{"id":1422736,"date":"2026-01-09T10:56:26","date_gmt":"2026-01-09T10:56:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/?post_type=news&p=1422736"},"modified":"2026-01-09T10:56:27","modified_gmt":"2026-01-09T10:56:27","slug":"match-preview-liverpool-vs-barnsley-12-01-26-fa-cup","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/news\/match-preview-liverpool-vs-barnsley-12-01-26-fa-cup\/","title":{"rendered":"Liverpool vs Barnsley: predictions, stats, tips & odds"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Liverpool<\/a> welcome Barnsley to Anfield in a highly anticipated FA Cup<\/a> clash. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The tie brings together a Premier League<\/a> heavyweight and a League One<\/a> underdog, both aiming to advance in the competition. With Liverpool’s star-studded line-up and Barnsley’s energetic early-season form, Saturday’s kick-off promises drama and potential for upsets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Best Bets & Predictions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Based on Barnsley’s efficient attacking start and Liverpool’s status as overwhelming favourites, here are our top betting recommendations for this cup tie. We’re especially confident in Liverpool to win, but see value in goals markets given Barnsley’s recent attacking output and defensive discipline.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Our Prediction<\/th>\nOdds & Bookmaker<\/th>\nConfidence<\/th>\nWhy We’re Backing It<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Liverpool to Win<\/strong><\/td>\n2\/15 @ Bet365<\/a>
(88.2%)<\/td>\n		\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\nClass gap; Liverpool’s quality and depth should overwhelm Barnsley.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Both Teams To Score \u2013 Yes<\/strong><\/td>\n4\/5 @ Bet365<\/a>
(55.6%)<\/td>\n		\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\nBarnsley averaging 2 goals per cup match; Liverpool’s defence may rotate.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Odds correct at the time of writing.<\/small><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Season Form & Standings<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    This marks Liverpool’s first outing in the FA Cup this season but their league form makes interesting reading. It’s now been 10 matches in all competitions since Arne Slot’s men last tasted defeat, although they have draw five of those games. Liverpool have averaged 1.5 goals per game over that period and have conceded just eight times, with their form seemingly picking back up. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Barnsley advanced to this stage after beating Peterborough 1-0 in the last round and York City 3-2 in the first round. It’s been a good cup run for the Tykes and they’ve been rewarded with a trip to Anfield. Their league form hasn’t been great, though, sitting in 17th position after picking up just one win in five. They sit two points above the relegation zone and need to find their form again to draw clear of the bottom four.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Potential Match-Winners<\/h2>\n\n\n\n