Liverpool vs Barnsley Prediction & Betting Tips - FA Cup
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Liverpool switch their attention to the FA Cup, where they will look to maintain their current unbeaten run when hosting League One side Barnsley. Read on to find our prediction for this match.
This is the first time in 18 years that these two teams are going head-to-head. Barnsley won that last meeting at Anfield, producing one of the biggest shocks and most memorable runs in recent FA Cup history. They will be hoping the stars align for them again. Liverpool, who are two divisions higher than their visitors in the English football pyramid, are heavily favored by bookmakers to win this third-round tie.
There can’t be much fault in the bookies’ ratings, as Liverpool are fourth in the Premier League while Barnsley are 17th in League One. The two sides are 57 places apart in English football standings. Still, Liverpool can’t drop their guard, especially with the FA Cup among their most realistic avenues for silverware.
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The Best Betting Odds for Liverpool v Barnsley Match
| Bookmaker | 1 | X | 2 | Bonus up to |
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1.1 | 9.5 | 17 |
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1.13 | 9 | 17 |
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1.12 | 8.5 | 15 |
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1.12 | 8.5 | 15 |
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1.11 | 9 | 15 |
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What is the prediction for the football match between Liverpool and Barnsley?
Our prediction for the Liverpool vs Barnsley match is: BTTS.
Probabilities according to our algorithm* of possible 1X2 football predictions and best odds for the match on 12/01/2026 between Liverpool and Barnsley in FA Cup :
- The Sportytrader ⭐ algorithm estimates a probability of 52.01% for a win of Liverpool against Barnsley with odds of 1.14 at Bwin.
- The probability according to Sportytrader ⭐ for a draw between Liverpool vs Barnsley is 28.25% with odds of 10 at Tonybet.
- Our prediction model gives a 19.74% chance ⭐ for a win of Barnsley vs Liverpool with odds of 19.5 at LSbet.
Liverpool vs Barnsley Form
Liverpool and Barnsley Last Matches
3/6 (50%)
3/6 (50%)
0/6 (0%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
8 Jan 2026 - Premier League
4 Jan 2026 - Premier League
1 Jan 2026 - Premier League
27 Dec 2025 - Premier League
20 Dec 2025 - Premier League
13 Dec 2025 - Premier League
2/6 (33%)
2/6 (33%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
1 Jan 2026 - Premier League
27 Dec 2025 - Premier League
13 Dec 2025 - Premier League
3 Dec 2025 - Premier League
26 Nov 2025 - Champions League
22 Nov 2025 - Premier League
3/6 (50%)
3/6 (50%)
0/6 (0%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
8 Jan 2026 - Premier League
4 Jan 2026 - Premier League
20 Dec 2025 - Premier League
9 Dec 2025 - Champions League
6 Dec 2025 - Premier League
30 Nov 2025 - Premier League
1/6 (17%)
1/6 (17%)
4/6 (67%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
1 Jan 2026 - League One
29 Dec 2025 - League One
26 Dec 2025 - League One
20 Dec 2025 - League One
13 Dec 2025 - League One
9 Dec 2025 - League One
3/6 (50%)
0/6 (0%)
3/6 (50%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
29 Dec 2025 - League One
26 Dec 2025 - League One
13 Dec 2025 - League One
22 Nov 2025 - League One
11 Nov 2025 - EFL Trophy
1 Nov 2025 - FA Cup
1/6 (17%)
2/6 (33%)
3/6 (50%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
1 Jan 2026 - League One
20 Dec 2025 - League One
9 Dec 2025 - League One
6 Dec 2025 - FA Cup
2 Dec 2025 - EFL Trophy
29 Nov 2025 - League One
Liverpool - Barnsley: Form Analysis
The Reds are in strong form and are beginning their cup campaign, having not lost any of their previous 10 matches. Arne Slot’s men have regrouped after a devastating dip in form between September and November.
In this unbeaten stretch, their longest thus far this season, Liverpool have won five times. They, however, haven’t managed to get on the winning side in their last three outings. The Merseyside club drew 0-0 with current Premier League leaders Arsenal in midweek, a result that kept them in the hunt for a top-four finish.
Liverpool lost 2-1 at home to Barnsley in the quarter-finals of the 2007/08 FA Cup.
Down in League One, Barnsley are hovering just above the relegation zone. Despite being up against a giant in Liverpool, who could pile on their misery, Barnsley will be happy to switch their attention to the cup. They are unbeaten in the tournament, and it is where two of their last five victories across all competitions have been registered.
This winning start, coupled with a trip to Anfield, will bring back memories of the club's famous run to the FA Cup semis. The Tykes defeated League One rivals Peterborough away from home 1-0 in the previous round. Barnsley, who haven’t won in their last four fixtures, drew 0-0 away to Wigan in the league last time out.
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Missing players
G. Leoni
J. Frimpong
ForwardC. Gakpo
Liverpool & Barnsley Squad Analysis
Liverpool are going through a bit of an injury crisis. Conor Bradley was the latest to enter the treatment room after he suffered a knee injury against Arsenal. The defender is out of this game and joins Alexander Isak, Wataru Endo, and possibly Hugo Ekitike on the sidelines.
Talismanic forward Mohamed Salah is also unavailable as he is away on international duty at the AFCON. Missing Isak and Salah was already a big blow, but adding Ekitike leaves the Reds without serious bite in attack. There is also a huge possibility that Arne Slot will tinker with his side and allow some young players to feature. One of those expected to be involved is forward Rio Ngumoha.
Dealing with an injury crisis, Arne Slot could turn to his fringe players.
Barnsley will be without defender Luca Connell, who is suspended after his red card against Wigan. With the Tykes having no recent injuries, Connell is the only player expected to miss this game.
Davis Keillor-Dunn has scored 13 goals for Barnsley this season, with two of those goals coming in the FA Cup. He will lead the line at Anfield with David McGoldrick and Patrick Kelly in support.
Most goals and assists
Liverpool
Barnsley
H. Ekitike
(9 Goals)
D. Keillor-Dunn
(11 Goals)
D. Szoboszlai
(4 Assists)
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M. Salah
(4 Assists)
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C. Gakpo
(4 Assists)
R. Cleary
(1 Assists)
Liverpool - Barnsley Key Points
- Barnsley have scored in both of the FA Cup matches this season.
- Liverpool have conceded in six of their previous 10 games at home.
- Barnsley have only kept one clean sheet in their last nine fixtures.
- Liverpool have scored in all but two of their last 11 matches.
- Barnsley’s Keillor-Dunn has scored 13 goals this season.
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Our Liverpool vs Barnsley Prediction
This fixture has significant history in the FA Cup, and Barnsley will look to keep that going. With Liverpool expected to make significant changes to the starting line-up, we are set for an FA Cup classic. Barnsley are a strong attacking team despite their struggles this season and have scored four goals already in two FA Cup fixtures.
They also have top scorer Davis Keillor-Dunn available. Liverpool, on their part, are one of the best attacking teams in England, and despite their injury concerns, have enough reserves to put Barnsley under pressure. Our prediction for Liverpool v Barnsley is BTTS.
Liverpool vs Barnsley - Other Interesting Predictions
Liverpool to win
In our second prediction, we’ll back Liverpool to win. The Reds have been in strong form and have made it extremely hard for their recent opponents. With their Premier League title credentials faltering as well as being out of the League Cup, the hosts will see this as their best bet for silverware this season.
Even with the expected changes, they should be able to get the better of a team that is struggling in League One.
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Liverpool vs Barnsley - FAQs
The Liverpool v Barnsley match will be played on Monday, 12 January.
The Liverpool v Barnsley match will be played at Liverpool’s Anfield Stadium in Liverpool, England.
Fans in the UK will have a live telecast of this match on TNT Sports 1 and TNT Sports Ultimate. For detailed updates for this and other FA Cup matches, fans can also check out SportyTrader.
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