Read our match preview for Liverpool vs Leeds on New Years Day, plus new customers can get 50/1 for Liverpool to score from Sky Bet.

Sky Bet Sign Up Offer: 50/1 Liverpool to score a goal vs Leeds

Anfield opens its gates for the first time in 2026 as Liverpool host Leeds United on Thursday, 1st January (17:30 GMT) in a match that has "goals" written all over it.

After the chaotic 3-3 draw at Elland Road just three weeks ago, these two sides renew their rivalry on Merseyside. With Leeds missing defensive mainstays and Liverpool welcoming back creative talent, Sky Bet are offering a massive price boost for the ball to hit the back of the net.

Sky bet Exclusive

50/1 Liverpool to score a goal against Leeds

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New customers only. Min/max stake £1. Free Bets credited on top of winnings within 72 hours. First single & e/w bet only. 5 x £10 bet tokens. Free Bets for football BuildABets only. Free Bet stakes not included in returns. Free Bets are non-withdrawable. Free Bets expire after 14 days. Eligibility restrictions. Further T&Cs apply.

Liverpool v Leeds: The New Year Opener

Arne Slot’s Liverpool enter 2026 looking to build on their top-four momentum, boosted by the return of Dominik Szoboszlai from suspension. While the absence of Mohamed Salah (AFCON) and Alexander Isak (injury) thins the ranks, the Reds have found a new clinical edge in Hugo Ekitike, who bagged a brace in the reverse fixture. With Florian Wirtz and Federico Chiesa likely to provide the service, it is hard to see a depleted Leeds backline keeping a clean sheet at Anfield.

For Leeds United, the task is made significantly harder by the loss of Joe Rodon, who was forced off against Sunderland with an ankle injury. Daniel Farke’s side has seen both teams score in each of their last eight matches, reflecting a high-intensity style that often leaves gaps at the back. While Dominic Calvert-Lewin is in the form of his life—scoring in six consecutive games—Leeds’ primary concern will be containing a Liverpool side that has failed to score at home only once this season.

Why This Offer is Value

  • Recent History: The reverse fixture in December produced six goals. Defensive discipline has been a secondary concern for both managers when they meet.
  • Leeds’ Defensive Crisis: With Rodon out and Daniel Farke considering a tactical reshuffle, Leeds may struggle to find the defensive cohesion needed for Anfield.
  • Safety Net: Even if the game finishes in a rare 0-0 draw, this Sky Bet offer traditionally provides a free bet credit to new customers, meaning you aren't left empty-handed.

Sky bet Exclusive

50/1 Liverpool to score a goal against Leeds

CLAIM OFFER HERE

New customers only. Min/max stake £1. Free Bets credited on top of winnings within 72 hours. First single & e/w bet only. 5 x £10 bet tokens. Free Bets for football BuildABets only. Free Bet stakes not included in returns. Free Bets are non-withdrawable. Free Bets expire after 14 days. Eligibility restrictions. Further T&Cs apply.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

1. This promotion is only available to individuals aged 18 years and over who have registered as new customers of Sky Betting and Gaming. For the avoidance of doubt, any customers who currently or have previously held an account with Sky Bet, Sky Vegas, Sky Casino, Sky Bingo or Sky Poker will be considered existing customers.
2. Customers who are, or become, self-excluded from Sky Betting and Gaming products or have had restrictions placed on their account during the Promotional Period may not be eligible to participate in this promotion.
3. This promotion will run from 09:00 on Tuesday, 30th December 2025 until 17:30 on Thursday, 1st January 2026 (the “Promotional Period”).
4. To qualify for this promotion, new customers must sign up through the Enhanced Price Boost welcome offer, make a minimum deposit of £5, and place a bet of £1 (the "Staking Requirements") as their first bet on Liverpool to Score “Over 0.5 Team Goals” in the match Liverpool vs Leeds, on Thursday 1st January, 2026 (the “Bet”) at normal odds.
5. Where the bet wins, the winnings from enhanced odds will be credited as five £10 bet tokens, (the "Free Bets"). If the bet loses (Liverpool do not score in the match) customers will receive £10 in free bet credits as one £10 bet token.
6. Free Bets are for football BuildABets only and cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer.
7. Customers will also receive the winnings in cash that would have been credited had the Bet been placed at market odds. The odds will be those that were live on Sky Bet at the time the Staking Requirements were met.
8. Only your first bet with Sky Bet will count towards this offer. Any subsequent bets will not be eligible.
9. To meet the Staking Requirement, you must bet £1.00 in a single bet. Greater stakes or an accumulation of smaller stakes will not count.
10. Free Bets are non-withdrawable and free bet stakes are not included in any returns.
11. Free Bets expire 14 days after crediting.
12. To qualify for this promotion and receive any associated Free Bets, bonuses or rewards, all Staking Requirements must be met within the Promotional Period.
13. This offer can only be claimed once per customer.
14. Customers using Neteller or Skrill will not qualify.
15. Sky Betting and Gaming reserves the right acting reasonably to withhold, restrict or cancel this offer from individual account holders in accordance with its eligibility, promotion abuse and internal risk policies at its reasonable discretion.
16. Sky Betting and Gaming reserves the right, acting reasonably to change, withdraw or increase the availability of and/or value of rewards throughout the Promotional Period at any time. This will not impact players who have already started wagering under a promotion.
17. All Sky Betting and Gaming general rules and terms apply.
18. For customers using Euros, the Staking Requirements and Free Bets will be at an exchange rate of £1/€1.
19. Sky Betting and Gaming General Promotion Terms apply to this promotion and can be viewed here.

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