Liverpool FC vs Leeds United, Premier League 2022-2023, Today Match Prediction

Liverpool FC vs Leeds United Match Prediction & Analysis

Liverpool’s mixed form at the start of the Premier League season continued last weekend when they suffered a surprising defeat to Nottingham Forest.

With Forest marooned at the bottom of the table, it was one of the more shocking results of the season so far.

Although the Reds have won four games on the bounce in the Champions League, including their midweek fixture against Ajax, they remain 8th in the league and 12 points behind leaders Arsenal.

Leeds, on the other hand, are in complete freefall right now. Jesse Marsch’s side cannot buy a win at the moment and have the worst record in the league over the past six games.

There are fears that Marsch’s head will roll before long and a huge defeat to Liverpool here could quicken that decision.

Anything other than a comfortable Liverpool win here would be a surprise.

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Liverpool FC Preview

Reasons to be cheerful:

     Unbeaten in their last 10 against Leeds

     Big win away at Ajax in midweek shows that Reds are still fighting

Reasons to be fearful:

     Defeat to Nottingham Forest was desperately poor

     Questions remain about Liverpool’s midfield

It seems that Liverpool cannot maintain their form from one game to the next right now.

Two consecutive wins against Manchester City and West Ham was followed by a dreary defeat to bottom of the table Nottingham Forest.

It was not the result that was expected, for sure. Just as soon as Liverpool appear to be building some momentum, a poor result brings them back to earth.

The Reds are now five points off the top four, which must still be their minimum requirement this season. 

They have a fine record against Leeds, especially at Anfield. With all the problems going on at their opponents right now, this should be the perfect opportunity for Liverpool to bounce back with victory.

Star Man – Mo Salah

The Egyptian has 10 goals from his 17 appearances this season. He has been involved in six goals, including five goals and one assist, in his two home appearances against Leeds.

Leeds United Preview

Reasons to be cheerful

     The form of Rodrigo is one positive for the club

     Could be a good time to face Liverpool 

Reasons to be fearful

     Have now slipped into the bottom three following five wins from six

     A defeat here could lead to Jesse Marsch’s sacking

There are few positives for Leeds to cling onto right now.

They have now lost four consecutive matches in the Premier League, the same number of defeats that Marcelo Bielsa suffered before getting the sack last season.

This is now their longest winless run that the Leeds have gone on since they earned promotion back to the Premier League in 2020. While the board have currently been supportive of Jesse Marsch, this won’t last forever.

Here, Marsch has a number of injury concerns to compound his problems right now. The likes of Dallas and Forshaw remain out, while Gelhart, Rodrigo, Sinisterra, Adams and Cooper are all doubts.

Star Man – Rodrigo

If the Spanish striker is fit enough to play, he’s one of the few Leeds men who can hold their head up high right now. He has scored five goals in 10 games this season.