Liverpool hosts Leeds United on Wednesday in an English Premier League match that was postponed from Boxing Day. The Reds (17-6-2) will be looking to close the gap to three points on league leader Manchester City after its loss to Tottenham on Saturday. Liverpool has won eight straight overall and is unbeaten in its last 11, and it also has not lost in the last 11 matchups with Leeds. Leeds United (5-8-11) is trying to avoid being sent back to the Championship as it deals with injuries, and it is 15th in the EPL table, five points above the relegation zone.
Kickoff is scheduled for 2:45 p.m. ET in Liverpool, England. Caesars Sportsbook lists Liverpool as the -600 favorite (risk $600 to win $100) on the 90-minute money line in its latest Liverpool vs. Leeds United odds, with Leeds the +1500 underdog. A draw is priced at +675 and the over-under for total goals scored is 3.5. Before you lock in any Leeds United vs. Liverpool picks, you have to see what red-hot soccer insider Jon Eimer has to say.
Eimer is a high-volume bettor who has vast knowledge of leagues and players across the globe. Since joining SportsLine, Eimer has covered the English Premier League, Serie A, the FA Cup and much more. The Indiana-based handicapper compiled a winning record of 260-133-1 with over 90 units of profit for his community on various platforms over a recent two-month stretch.
Now, Eimer has broken down the Leeds vs. Liverpool matchup from all sides and just locked in his picks and Premier League predictions. You can head to SportsLine now to see his picks. Here are the betting lines and trends for Liverpool vs. Leeds:
- Liverpool vs. Leeds spread: Liverpool -2.5 (+115)
- Liverpool vs. Leeds over-under: 3.5 goals
- Liverpool vs. Leeds money line: Liverpool -600, Leeds +1500, Draw +675
- LIV: Trent Alexander-Arnold leads the EPL in shot-creating actions (109)
- LEE: Pascal Struijk is third in the league in successful pressures (40.2 percent)
Why you should back Liverpool
The Reds have their eye on a title, and they have been dominant all season, especially at Anfield. They have a league-high 64 goals while allowing 20, the fourth-fewest. They have scored 30 of those goals while conceding just seven on their home ground. Leeds, meanwhile, has allowed the second-most goals in the EPL (50) and conceded the most on the road (29). Liverpool leads the league in shots (480) while giving up the second-fewest, and Leeds has yielded the third-most (368).
Liverpool has scored at least twice in seven of the eight games in its win streak in all competitions. Mohamed Salah has been the most exciting player in the Premier League and has an EPL-high 17 goals and also has nine assists. Teammate Trent Alexander-Arnold leads the league with 10 assists. Salah had a hat trick in last year's meeting between these teams at Anfield.
Why you should back Leeds United
The Whites have had a lot of injury issues, with key players Patrick Bamford, Kalvin Phillips and Liam Cooper all expected to be out Wednesday. Midfielder Robin Koch is in concussion protocols after a head injury forced him out of Leeds' 4-2 loss to Manchester United on Sunday. Still the Whites battled hard in that game and held 55 percent possession and outshot United 16-15. The teams were tied at 2-2 before the Red Devils broke through with two goals in the final 20 minutes.
Raphinha scored his ninth goal in the loss Sunday, and Rodrigo got his third. Leeds will be desperate as it fights to stay in the top flight. It pulled off a 1-1 draw with the Reds in their second meeting of last season, when it held 62 percent possession. Leeds lost 4-3 at Anfield last April, and Jack Harrison had one of those goals and has four this season. Leeds held the ball 52 percent of that match and is fifth in possession (55.8 percent) this season, so it might be able to control the pace again.
How to make Liverpool vs. Leeds United picks
Eimer has analyzed Liverpool vs. Leeds from every angle. He is leaning over on the goal total and has provided two other confident best bets, including an especially intriguing play with a plus-money payout. He's only sharing his expert EPL picks at SportsLine.
So who wins Liverpool vs. Leeds United? And where does all the betting value lie? Visit SportsLine now to see the best bets for the Leeds vs. Liverpool match, all from the soccer expert who has his finger on the pulse of the game all over the world, and find out.
