Liverpool vs Barnsley Lineups, Predictions & Betting Tips

Liverpool vs Barnsley Lineups, Predictions & Betting Tips

January 12, 2025 | Anfield | FA Cup | 19:45 GMT

Liverpool and Barnsley face off in this FA Cup clash, with Liverpool looking to avoid a giant killing and get back to winning ways after three consecutive draws in the league and Barnsley looking to cause a massive upset against opposition two leagues above them and lift themselves from a rut which has seen them slip perilously close to the relegation zone in recent weeks.

Key Betting Tips: BTTS @ 1.80

Liverpool vs Barnsley Predicted Lineups

Liverpool Predicted Lineup: Woodman, Ramsay, Gomez, Robertson, Kerkez, Endo, Nyoni, Morrison, Mac Allister, Ngumoha, Chiesa

Barnsley Predicted Lineup: Cooper, Watson, de Gevigney, Shepherd, Earl, Phillips, Connell, Jalo, Kelly McGoldrick, Keillor-Dunn

Liverpool vs Barnsley Current Form and Standings

This is the first round of the competition for Liverpool, having entered the draw at this stage with their Premier League status, and they will be looking to do a professional job whilst resting some of their regular first teamers here.

Barnsley got to this stage following a narrow 1-0 victory over Peterborough but now face arguably the toughest draw they could have at this stage of the tournament.

Liverpool vs Barnsley Head-to-Head Timeline

2008 Liverpool 1-2 Barnsley

1998 Barnsley 2-3 Liverpool

1997 Liverpool 0-1 Barnsley

Liverpool Last 5 Matches

Spurs 1-2 Liverpool

Liverpool 2-1 Wolves

Liverpool 0-0 Leeds

Fulham 2-2 Liverpool

Arsenal 0-0 Liverpool

Barnsley Last 5 Matches

Barnsley 3-2 Leyton Orient

Exeter 3-0 Barnsley

Barnsley 2-3 Mansfield

Barnsley 0-2 Lincoln

Wigan 1-1 Barnsley

Liverpool vs Barnsley Predictions

Our advanced algorithm analyses 200 data points to generate these predictions with a 60.00% confidence in BTTS. This model factors in current form, head-to-head records, player availability and tactical matchups.

Liverpool vs Barnsley Betting Tips

Football Park's Best Bet: BTTS @ 1.80 – Our team of in-house tipsters has predicted BTTS. This outcome has hit in four of Barnsley's last six games and three of Liverpool's last five.

Key Players to Watch: Liverpool vs Barnsley

Federico Chiesa (Liverpool): Chiesa could see himself being one of the most experienced on the pitch for Liverpool in forward areas, and the onus could be on him to create the spark for his side.

Davis Keillor-Dunn (Barnsley): Keillor-Dunn has been on good form despite some of Barnsley's struggles this season with 11 goals and an assist in 21 League One matches this season.

Liverpool vs Barnsley Match Facts

• Broadcast Details: TNT Sports 1
• Referee: Farai Hallam
• Stadium Information: Anfield is home to Liverpool and has a capacity of 61,276.