Liverpool vs Barnsley Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 12 Jan 2026
FA Cup Betting Preview: Liverpool vs Barnsley
Premier League giants Liverpool host League One team Barnsley at Anfield, with kick-off set for 14:45 on Monday 12 January.
It’s hard to see both Liverpool and Barnsley scoring and we’re happy to back the BTTS No selection. There are odds of -109 available when you visit the Both Teams to Score market.
Liverpool played out a goalless draw away to Premier League leaders Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium in their last game. Arne Slot's team had 52% possession, but were unable to record a shot on target.
Barnsley were held to a 1–1 draw on the road against Wigan Athletic at the Brick Community Stadium last time out. The Tykes boasted 61% possession and had three shots on goal, with Adam Phillips on the scoresheet.
In their previous FA Cup engagement, Barnsley visited Peterborough United and won 1-0.
| Premier League | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | Liverpool |
27 | 13 | 6 | 8 | 42 | 35 | 7 | 42:35 | 45 |
| League One | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | Barnsley |
30 | 11 | 8 | 11 | 50 | 52 | -2 | 50:52 | 41 |
Confirmed Lineups
Liverpool confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Giorgi Mamardashvili (GK), Jeremie Frimpong, Joseph Gomez, Virgil van Dijk, Andrew Robertson, Alexis Mac Allister, Dominik Szoboszlai, Federico Chiesa, Curtis Jones, Rio Ngumoha, Cody Gakpo.
Barnsley confirmed lineup (3-2-4-1): Murphy Cooper (GK), Tennai Watson, Mael Durand de Gevigney, Jack Shepherd, Corey O'Keeffe, Nathanael Ogbeta, Adam Phillips, Jonathan Bland, Vimal Yoganathan, Reyes Cleary, Davis Keillor-Dunn.
Liverpool vs Barnsley Prediction & Betting Tips
Head into Liverpool vs Barnsley with expert betting insights, including our main match prediction, best correct score pick and a value-driven bet builder. Dive into each section below for more.
Match Prediction
It could be that at least one of the teams fails to get on the FA Cup scoresheet here. Therefore, we’ll take the BTTS No option at -109 which means a nice return if our pick wins.
Our job is to consult the latest FA Cup team news in order to produce the best football predictions. Then we crack on with the job of analysing the stats that are going to be the most effective.
Key Liverpool vs Barnsley FA Cup & league stats:
The latest betting odds imply that our pick has a 52.1% prospect of winning. However, our experts have this number between 55-60% based on their in-depth research. It’s the reason why we are recommending this wager.
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Correct Score Prediction
A 2-0 win in favor of Liverpool is available at odds of +800. Take a chance on the correct score and get rewarded for predicting the right scoreline.
Bet Builder Tips
Check out our same-game multi. The selections are BTTS No, Liverpool to win merged with two or less goals to be registered.
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Liverpool vs Barnsley Odds
The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.
Liverpool are operating as the colossal -1667 favourites for this FA Cup clash. This means the bookies give them a 94% chance of victory. Barnsley are trading at a far bigger price than their opponents and the rank outsiders can be backed at +2200.
If you want to bet on three goals or more, then Over 2.5 is the shortest odds. An alternative play could be betting BTTS No where you can get -130 when it comes to the Both Teams to Score No market.
The leading football betting sites have excellent coverage when it comes to all FA Cup games. That means hundreds of markets from which to choose and something to suit everyone.
Hugo Ekitike is the favourite to be First Goalscorer at +270. If you’re interested in backing him to find the net at anytime, then the price is -182.
Latest FA Cup and domestic league stats. Full Time Result, Goals, Corners and Possession.
Liverpool Stats
Barnsley Stats
- 4 wins, 1 defeat and 5 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 6 wins, 2 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 home matches
- 4 wins, 4 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 2 wins, 4 defeats and 4 draws in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 1.40 goals scored and 1.10 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.50 goals scored and 1.00 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 2.50 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.50 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 1.60 goals scored and 1.60 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.00 goals scored and 1.60 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 3.20 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.60 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 away matches
Liverpool vs Barnsley Lineups & Team News
Double-check the Liverpool vs Barnsley team news before placing your bets. We’ll bring you both the expected and confirmed lineups for the FA Cup, along with current injury news.
Liverpool Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1
Barnsley Confirmed Lineup 3-2-4-1
Liverpool Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1
Barnsley Confirmed Lineup 3-2-4-1
Liverpool Substitutes
- 1Alisson Becker
- 3Wataru Endo
- 5Ibrahima Konate
- 6Milos Kerkez
- 7Florian Wirtz
- 22Hugo Ekitike
- 38Ryan Gravenberch
- 42Trey Nyoni
- 47Calvin Ramsay
Barnsley Substitutes
- 4Marc Roberts
- 10David McGoldrick
- 11Fabio Jalo
- 15Eoghan O'Connell
- 17Georgie Gent
- 22Patrick Kelly
- 29Connor Barratt
- 39Leo Farrell
- 51Kieren Flavell
Previous Liverpool Lineups
Previous Barnsley Lineups
Liverpool Player Stats & Squad
Manager: Arne Slot
Barnsley Player Stats & Squad
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal | 28 | 18 | 7 | 3 | 56:21 | 61 |
| 2 | Man City | 27 | 17 | 5 | 5 | 56:25 | 56 |
| 3 | Aston Villa | 27 | 15 | 6 | 6 | 38:28 | 51 |
| 4 | Man United | 27 | 13 | 9 | 5 | 48:37 | 48 |
| 5 | Chelsea | 27 | 12 | 9 | 6 | 48:31 | 45 |
| 6 | Liverpool | 27 | 13 | 6 | 8 | 42:35 | 45 |
| 7 | Brentford | 27 | 12 | 4 | 11 | 40:37 | 40 |
| 8 | Bournemouth | 27 | 9 | 11 | 7 | 43:45 | 38 |
| 9 | Everton | 27 | 10 | 7 | 10 | 29:31 | 37 |
| 10 | Fulham | 27 | 11 | 4 | 12 | 38:41 | 37 |
| 11 | Newcastle | 27 | 10 | 6 | 11 | 38:39 | 36 |
| 12 | Sunderland | 27 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 28:33 | 36 |
| 13 | Crystal Palace | 27 | 9 | 8 | 10 | 29:32 | 35 |
| 14 | Brighton | 27 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 36:34 | 34 |
| 15 | Leeds | 27 | 7 | 10 | 10 | 37:46 | 31 |
| 16 | Tottenham | 27 | 7 | 8 | 12 | 37:41 | 29 |
| 17 | Nott’m Forest | 27 | 7 | 6 | 14 | 25:39 | 27 |
| 18 | West Ham | 27 | 6 | 7 | 14 | 32:49 | 25 |
| 19 | Burnley | 27 | 4 | 7 | 16 | 29:52 | 19 |
| 20 | Wolverhampton | 28 | 1 | 7 | 20 | 18:51 | 10 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Man City | 14 | 11 | 2 | 1 | 34:9 | 35 |
| 2 | Arsenal | 13 | 10 | 2 | 1 | 31:8 | 32 |
| 3 | Aston Villa | 14 | 9 | 2 | 3 | 20:11 | 29 |
| 4 | Man United | 13 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 25:15 | 27 |
| 5 | Sunderland | 14 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 22:13 | 26 |
| 6 | Brentford | 14 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 24:15 | 25 |
| 7 | Liverpool | 13 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 21:14 | 24 |
| 8 | Chelsea | 14 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 23:16 | 23 |
| 9 | Fulham | 13 | 7 | 2 | 4 | 22:16 | 23 |
| 10 | Bournemouth | 13 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 20:14 | 23 |
| 11 | Newcastle | 13 | 7 | 2 | 4 | 24:20 | 23 |
| 12 | Leeds | 13 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 22:18 | 22 |
| 13 | Brighton | 13 | 5 | 6 | 2 | 20:14 | 21 |
| 14 | Everton | 14 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 16:19 | 16 |
| 15 | Crystal Palace | 14 | 3 | 6 | 5 | 14:18 | 15 |
| 16 | Nott’m Forest | 14 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 13:19 | 13 |
| 17 | West Ham | 14 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 17:27 | 12 |
| 18 | Tottenham | 14 | 2 | 4 | 8 | 17:22 | 10 |
| 19 | Burnley | 13 | 2 | 4 | 7 | 12:19 | 10 |
| 20 | Wolverhampton | 14 | 1 | 3 | 10 | 13:30 | 6 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cardiff | 33 | 21 | 6 | 6 | 64:36 | 69 |
| 2 | Lincoln | 33 | 20 | 8 | 5 | 59:31 | 68 |
| 3 | Bolton | 34 | 15 | 13 | 6 | 45:33 | 58 |
| 4 | Bradford | 33 | 17 | 7 | 9 | 42:36 | 58 |
| 5 | Stockport | 33 | 16 | 8 | 9 | 46:41 | 56 |
| 6 | Huddersfield | 34 | 15 | 7 | 12 | 55:45 | 52 |
| 7 | Reading | 33 | 12 | 12 | 9 | 48:43 | 48 |
| 8 | Stevenage | 32 | 13 | 9 | 10 | 35:34 | 48 |
| 9 | Wycombe | 33 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 46:36 | 47 |
| 10 | Luton | 33 | 13 | 7 | 13 | 42:40 | 46 |
| 11 | Plymouth | 33 | 14 | 4 | 15 | 49:49 | 46 |
| 12 | Peterborough | 34 | 14 | 3 | 17 | 49:48 | 45 |
| 13 | Wimbledon | 32 | 12 | 6 | 14 | 39:46 | 42 |
| 14 | Exeter | 32 | 11 | 8 | 13 | 37:34 | 41 |
| 15 | Barnsley | 30 | 11 | 8 | 11 | 50:52 | 41 |
| 16 | Mansfield | 31 | 10 | 9 | 12 | 37:35 | 39 |
| 17 | Burton | 33 | 10 | 9 | 14 | 38:46 | 39 |
| 18 | Doncaster | 32 | 11 | 6 | 15 | 36:51 | 39 |
| 19 | Blackpool | 33 | 10 | 7 | 16 | 40:50 | 37 |
| 20 | Leyton Orient | 32 | 10 | 6 | 16 | 43:53 | 36 |
| 21 | Wigan | 32 | 8 | 10 | 14 | 34:46 | 34 |
| 22 | Northampton | 34 | 9 | 7 | 18 | 30:46 | 34 |
| 23 | Rotherham | 32 | 8 | 7 | 17 | 32:47 | 31 |
| 24 | Port Vale | 31 | 6 | 8 | 17 | 25:43 | 26 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cardiff | 17 | 14 | 1 | 2 | 42:18 | 43 |
| 2 | Bradford | 17 | 13 | 2 | 2 | 26:12 | 41 |
| 3 | Lincoln | 17 | 12 | 4 | 1 | 36:15 | 40 |
| 4 | Bolton | 17 | 11 | 5 | 1 | 31:13 | 38 |
| 5 | Huddersfield | 17 | 10 | 5 | 2 | 33:16 | 35 |
| 6 | Wycombe | 17 | 10 | 3 | 4 | 33:16 | 33 |
| 7 | Luton | 17 | 9 | 5 | 3 | 25:15 | 32 |
| 8 | Stockport | 17 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 26:21 | 31 |
| 9 | Stevenage | 15 | 8 | 6 | 1 | 17:8 | 30 |
| 10 | Reading | 17 | 8 | 6 | 3 | 24:19 | 30 |
| 11 | Barnsley | 15 | 8 | 3 | 4 | 32:24 | 27 |
| 12 | Exeter | 15 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 21:13 | 25 |
| 13 | Blackpool | 17 | 7 | 4 | 6 | 25:25 | 25 |
| 14 | Peterborough | 17 | 7 | 3 | 7 | 30:22 | 24 |
| 15 | Burton | 17 | 7 | 3 | 7 | 21:22 | 24 |
| 16 | Leyton Orient | 16 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 24:20 | 23 |
| 17 | Mansfield | 16 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 22:16 | 22 |
| 18 | Doncaster | 15 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 21:21 | 22 |
| 19 | Wimbledon | 15 | 6 | 3 | 6 | 16:13 | 21 |
| 20 | Wigan | 15 | 6 | 3 | 6 | 14:12 | 21 |
| 21 | Northampton | 17 | 6 | 3 | 8 | 18:18 | 21 |
| 22 | Plymouth | 17 | 6 | 3 | 8 | 22:26 | 21 |
| 23 | Rotherham | 16 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 19:24 | 20 |
| 24 | Port Vale | 15 | 2 | 5 | 8 | 14:20 | 11 |
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