Liverpool vs Burnley predictions and betting tips – Ekitike and Wirtz to star

Jan 16, 2026 - 08:30

Liverpool host Burnley in the Premier League on Saturday afternoon with an intriguing match-up that could help the Reds push on.

Liverpool vs Burnley best bets

Wirtz, Frimpong and Ekitike to score or assist at 5/1 on bet365
Back Wirtz and Ekitike to score at 9/2 on bet365

Liverpool vs Burnley latest odds

Find the latest Liverpool vs Burnley betting odds here. Odds are provided by bet365 and are subject to change.

Liverpool – 2/9
Draw – 11/2
Burnley – 10/1

Liverpool vs Burnley: Betting tips, predictions, odds and how to watch

Liverpool vs Burnley predictions

Liverpool look in great form coming into this despite seeing some disappointing draws, they’ve remained unbeaten in 11 games across all competitions.

That also includes nine of those in the Premier League since a 3-0 loss to Nottingham Forest in November.

Burnley have quite the opposite form but have managed to rack up some points thanks to a few draws.

Liverpool vs Burnley betting tips

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Liverpool are understandably odds-on for this and it would be wise to back players in this to help boost the odds that little bit more rather than betting on a result which will pay out significantly lower.

The Reds will have seen some confidence boosted further with a 4-1 win over Barnsley on Monday night in the FA Cup Third Round.

With four different scorers Dominik Szoboszlai, Jeremie Frimpong, Florian Wirtz and Hugo Ekitike likely to take that momentum into this Premier League clash.

Szoboszlai’s outrageous effort from distance crashed into the net inside ten minutes but the midfielder was quickly humbled when a mistake deep into his own box gifted Barnsley their goal shortly before the break to make it 2-1.

That can be huge going forward as they learn from these mistakes with each game and fine-tune things in the Premier League.

Liverpool dominant

The fact they’ve gone on this unbeaten run shows they can be back to their best.

And with the likes of Wirtz and Ekitike in great form now too they pose the biggest threats against a side like Burnley and they could run riot with it.

These players and those mentioned above have all been pivotal in certain moments in Liverpool’s recent games and all have the ability to make up a squad that could win plenty more, trophies and all.

Ekitike has scored or assisted six in his last five appearances and looks the biggest danger as a huge presence up top as the target man.

Wirtz, Frimpong and Ekitike to score or assist at 5/1 on bet365
Back Wirtz and Ekitike to score at 9/2 on bet365

Where to watch Liverpool vs Burnley

Location: Anfield, Liverpool, England.
Date & Time: Saturday, 17th January 2026, 3pm.
TV Channel: N/A.

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