Liverpool welcome League One side, Barnsley, to Anfield in this FA Cup tie.
Liverpool vs Barnsley
| Tournament: | FA Cup |
|---|---|
| Venue: | Anfield, Liverpool |
| Date: | 12.01.2026 |
| Time: | 19:45 GMT |
Liverpool begin their FA Cup campaign under the Anfield lights on Monday night as they host League One side Barnsley.
Liverpool vs Barnsley Predicted Lineups & Team News
Liverpool:
Mamardashvili; Ramsay, Gomez, Robertson, Kerkez; Nyoni, Mac Allister; Frimpong, Jones, Ngumoha; Chiesa
Barnsley:
Mahoney; Watson, Gevigney, Shepherd, Earl; Phillips, Bland; Jalo, Kelly, McGoldrick; Keillor-Dunn
Liverpool vs Barnsley Team News
Liverpool’s injury list remains lengthy, and Mohamed Salah is unavailable due to international duty at the Africa Cup of Nations. Several squad players are also sidelined (Isak, Bradley, Leoni, Ekitike, Bajcetic, Endo), which could influence how much rotation Slot feels comfortable making.
Even so, the Liverpool manager is expected to rest some regular starters and hand opportunities to younger players and fringe squad members, particularly with a congested schedule ahead.
Barnsley have fewer fitness concerns but will be without midfielder Luca Connell, who is suspended following a red card in their last outing. A break in fixtures has allowed the rest of the squad to recover, meaning they should arrive relatively fresh despite poor form.
Who is the betting favourite in Liverpool vs Barnsley?
| Result | Best Odds |
|---|---|
| Liverpool | 1/7 |
| Draw | 11/1 |
| Barnsley | 22/1 |
Last Updated on 12/01/2026 at 14:33.
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Liverpool vs Barnsley Match Prediction
Liverpool have lost just one of their last 26 FA Cup matches at Anfield, with that defeat coming against Chelsea in 2020. In that run, they have kept clean sheets in over half of those fixtures and regularly dispatched lower-league opposition by comfortable margins. Against teams from League One or below, Liverpool have won each of their last eight FA Cup ties, scoring 28 goals and conceding just three.
Barnsley’s numbers paint a far bleaker picture. The Tykes have won just two of their last 12 away matches, failing to score in five of those games. They are conceding 1.5 goals per away game in League One and rank among the bottom third of the division for shots faced on the road. Stepping up in class against elite opposition, those defensive issues are likely to be magnified.
Score Prediction: Liverpool 4-0 Barnsley
Liverpool vs Barnsley Bet Builder Tips
Our bet builder tips for Liverpool vs Barnsley features Ngumoha to Score, Frimpong Assist, & Over 3.5 Goals.
At the time of publishing it is a best price of 11/2 with bet365.
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