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Date published: January 8, 2026
Date of Tips: 07/01/2026
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Liverpool FC
v Barnsley FC 
Anfield
FA Cup ROUND_3 
12-01-2026 19:45
Liverpool Form
Barnsley Form
Monday night under the lights at Anfield as Liverpool host Barnsley for a third round FA Cup clash. Kick-off will be at 7:45pm. This Liverpool vs Barnsley prediction digs into team news, likely lineups, and how both sides line up against each other to find the smartest betting angles. You’d expect Liverpool to cruise, but cup games have a way of shaking things up, so let’s see if Barnsley has what it takes to cause and upset.
Let’s start with Liverpool. Arne Slot is still getting his stamp on the squad. He’s known for rotating in domestic cups, especially after heavy league schedules.
Up front, there are a few moving parts. Mohamed Salah isn’t around due to international duty. That changes the whole look of the attack. With senior forwards missing, this opens the door for Federico Chiesa. He’s 28 now, experienced at the highest level in Italy and Europe, and if he starts centrally, he’ll likely be the main goal threat. He’s also a strong candidate to take penalties if he’s on the pitch, though Alexis Mac Allister often handles that role when starting.
Speaking of Mac Allister, the 27-year-old World Cup winner is the calm head in midfield. Premier League proven. Technically sharp. He’s also the most reliable option over free-kicks and dead balls when Liverpool rotate heavily.
There’s real excitement around the youngsters too. Rio Ngumoha is just 17. Lightning quick. Fearless. This is the kind of stage where fans remember your name. Trey Nyoni, still a teenager himself, offers energy and control in midfield and has already seen minutes in domestic cups.
Defensively, rotation is expected. Joe Gomez brings experience, while the full-back areas could see a mix of youth and first-team regulars.
Now Barnsley. Managed by Conor Hourihane, who many will remember from his Premier League days, especially with Aston Villa. He’s still early in his managerial career and currently navigating life in League One. Barnsley sit in the lower half of the table and form hasn’t been kind.
The standout name is Davis Keillor-Dunn. Mid-20s. He’s usually the man trusted from the penalty spot. David McGoldrick adds experience up top at 38 years old. He’s played Premier League football, international matches for Ireland, and knows how to handle big occasions. If Barnsley get a free-kick in a dangerous area, McGoldrick is often the one standing over it.
Midfielder Luca Connell misses out through suspension, which will hurt given that he’s a leader in the middle, and his absence leaves Barnsley lighter in control.
Liverpool are expected to line up in a 4-2-3-1 shape. A mix of youth and rotation players, with quality sprinkled throughout.
Barnsley should mirror that system. Compact. Disciplined. Looking to stay alive as long as possible and take advantage of any loose moments.
Liverpool will dominate the ball. That’s a given. The question is how sharp they are with a rotated side. Can they move it quickly enough? Can they press properly without their usual starters?
Barnsley won’t try to go toe-to-toe. They’ll sit deep, defend narrow, and look for moments. Set-pieces, counter-attacks, and long diagonals.
From a betting angle, think about game flow rather than raw dominance. Liverpool should control territory and chances, but rotation brings unpredictability. You’re often better looking at performance-based angles rather than simple outcomes.
If you’re browsing footy tips for games like this, it’s worth keeping context in mind. Cup matches rarely follow league logic.
There’s no surprise here. I see Liverpool getting the job done. The quality in the squad across 90 minutes at Anfield will surely tell. Especially once substitutions come into play.
Match Prediction: Liverpool to win. Bet with bet365.
Correct scores are always tricky in cup games. Liverpool could edge it 2-0. They could stretch it late to 3-0. Barnsley might nick one if Liverpool switch off.
Correct Score Prediction: Liverpool 3-0 Barnsley. Bet with bet365.
Goals depend on tempo. If Liverpool score inside the first 20 minutes, this leans toward a higher total. If it stays tight into halftime, it can flatten out quickly. Over lines make more sense live once you see how sharp Liverpool look with the ball.
Over/Under Prediction: Over 2.5 Goals. Bet with bet365.
A sensible builder leans toward Liverpool control. Home win. Clean sheet potential. Maybe Liverpool leading at halftime. Nothing wild. Just stacking logic that matches how these ties usually unfold.
Bet Builder Tip: Liverpool to half time/full time, both teams to score – no, and Kody Gakpo to score anytime. Bet with bet365.
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Liverpool are expected to win, especially with home advantage and squad depth.
Kick-off is at 19:45 UK time on Monday, January 12th, 2026.
The match takes place at Anfield in Liverpool.
It’s a FA Cup third round fixture.
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