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Liverpool vs Burnley

Anfield, Liverpool12 March 2017 at 16:00
21
Referee: Craig Pawson

Match Events

Liverpool
Burnley
Kick Off
7′
A. Barnes

assist: M. Lowton

37′Ben Mee
G. Wijnaldum
45+1′
Half Time
58′Joey Barton
Philippe CoutinhoB. Woodburn
60′
E. Can

assist: D. Origi

61′
Emre Can63′
73′
G. BoydR. Brady
D. OrigiLucas Leiva
79′
80′
A. GrayS. Vokes
Adam Lallana87′
90′
S. ArfieldD. Agyei
Full Time

Match Statistics

3Shots on Goal1
2Shots off Goal8
10Total Shots11
5Blocked Shots2
6Shots insidebox6
4Shots outsidebox5
12Fouls16
11Corner Kicks1
3Offsides3
63%Ball Possession37%
2Yellow Cards2
0Red Cards0
0Goalkeeper Saves1
558Total passes309
423Passes accurate194
76%Passes %63%

Lineups

Squad Ratings

The overall squad rating for Liverpool is —, compared to 6.35 for Burnley. This metric is derived from each player's average match rating across all league appearances this season — anything above 7.00 is considered strong, while below 6.50 signals inconsistency. Liverpool's highest-rated starter is —, while Burnley's best-rated player is A. Barnes (6.35).

Defensive Solidity

Liverpool deploy 4 defenders rated — on average, against Burnley's 4-man backline averaging —. Higher defensive ratings suggest better positional awareness, fewer individual errors, and a greater likelihood of keeping clean sheets. The rating accounts for tackles won, interceptions, aerial duels, and blocks throughout the season.

Midfield Control

Liverpool field 3 midfielders averaging —, versus Burnley's 4 rated —. Midfield ratings reflect passing accuracy, interceptions, key passes, and overall control of possession — the team that dominates midfield typically dictates the tempo and territory of the match.

Forward Threat

Liverpool start 3 forward(s) averaging —, compared to 2 for Burnley averaging 6.35. Forward ratings capture shot accuracy, movement off the ball, dribbling success, and involvement in build-up play — they indicate who carries the greater goal threat on the day.

Discipline

Liverpool's starters have collected 0 yellow cards this season, compared to 1 for Burnley. Yellow cards reflect how aggressively a team presses and tackles — a high count may indicate a physical, high-pressing style but also risks suspensions and late free-kicks in dangerous areas.

Age & Experience

The average age of Liverpool's starting XI is — (youngest: —, oldest: —), while Burnley average 36.0 (youngest: A. Barnes (36), oldest: A. Barnes (36)). Younger squads typically offer pace, energy, and pressing intensity, while experienced lineups bring composure, game management, and the ability to handle high-pressure moments.

Squad Depth

Liverpool's starters average 0 league appearances each, versus 6 for Burnley. High appearance counts indicate an established, well-drilled unit that the manager trusts week in and week out. Lower figures may suggest rotation, injuries, or emerging players still earning their place in the team.

Liverpool4-3-34-4-2Burnley
GKDEFMIDFWD
22Mignolet17Klavan2Clyne32Matip7Milner5Wijnald.20Lallana10Coutinho23Can19Mané27Origi1Heaton23Ward2Lowton6Mee5Keane19Barton37Arfield21Boyd13Hendrick10Barnes7Gray

Substitutes

Coach: J. Klopp

Substitutes

Coach: S. Dyche

LiverpoolPosition StrengthBurnley
Avg Rating
6.35
Forward (3 v 2)6.35
0G 0A0G 0A
Liverpool4-3-3
22GoalkeeperS. Mignolet
17DefenderR. Klavan
2DefenderN. Clyne
32DefenderJ. Matip
7DefenderJ. Milner
5MidfielderG. Wijnaldum
20MidfielderA. Lallana
23MidfielderE. Can
10ForwardPhilippe Coutinho
19ForwardS. Mané
27ForwardD. Origi
Burnley4-4-2
1GoalkeeperT. Heaton
23DefenderS. Ward
2DefenderM. Lowton
6DefenderB. Mee
5DefenderM. Keane
19MidfielderJ. Barton
37MidfielderS. Arfield
21MidfielderG. Boyd
13MidfielderJ. Hendrick
10ForwardA. Barnes6.3
7ForwardA. Gray

Match Summary

Liverpool defeated Burnley 2:1. The match was played in Premier League 2016. Goals were scored by A. Barnes 7′, G. Wijnaldum 45′, E. Can 61′. 4 yellow cards were shown. Liverpool had 63% possession while Burnley held 37%. Liverpool had 10 shots (3 on target) compared to 11 (1 on target) for Burnley. Liverpool made 2 substitutions, Burnley made 3.

Rivalry since 2014

Liverpool vs Burnley Head to Head Results

17 stretnutí
Liverpool
12
wins
Drawn
3
Burnley
2
wins
Total goals
41 · 2.4/match
Both scored
7/17 · 41%
Over 2.5
6/17 · 35%

Recent Form

Liverpool

DLWWLW

Burnley

DLLLLL

Match Prediction

Liverpool

45%

Home win

 

45%

Draw

Burnley

10%

Away win

Model advice

Winner : Liverpool

58%Form42%
54%Attack46%
50%Defence50%
67%Head-to-head33%

Betting Odds & Historical Data

Opening pre-match odds recorded for this fixture at the time it was played. These are historical figures for analytical reference only and do not reflect any current market.

Historical data only — not for betting

This data is sourced from football-data.co.uk and covers historical match results and pre-match odds. These figures do not represent current or live odds and cannot be used for placing bets. Betting is not possible on this website. Provided for analytical and research purposes only.

Head-to-Head Record

Liverpool dominates

Historical results between these two teams — showing who has dominated this fixture and whether the current odds reflect that pattern.

Liverpool7wins
2draws10 meetings
Burnley1wins

Goals in This Fixture

How many goals these two teams typically produce when they meet, based on their historical encounters.

2.1

Average goals per game

30%

Games with 3+ goals

30%

Both teams scored

Potential Betting Value Detected

Historical win rate (40%) differs significantly from the market-implied probability (78%) — the odds may underestimate Burnley.

Market Summary

Margin: 3.0%

Implied win probabilities calculated from pre-match odds across multiple sources. A higher percentage means the market considered that outcome more likely. Compare these against your own assessment to spot potential value.

Implied Probability

Home 79.8%Draw 15.7%Away 7.4%

Odds Range

1X2
Min1.256.0013.00
Max1.266.5514.00
Market favourite:Liverpool · Heavy favourite

Market Consensus

Professional markets (sharp bookmakers) reflect sharp money and are harder to beat. Public markets are softer. When the two disagree significantly (highlighted in amber), it may indicate a mispriced line worth investigating.

1X2
Professional market77.8%15.0%7.3%
Public market78.0%15.0%7.0%

Liverpool vs Burnley — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Liverpool
Result vs. Market: Liverpool (80%)

Result matched market prediction

Match Statistics

Actual in-game statistics recorded for this match. Shots on target is a strong indicator of attacking pressure and correlates well with expected goals.

LiverpoolHalf-time:11Burnley
10Shots11
3Shots on target1

Head-to-Head History

Historical results between these two teams. Bold odds show which outcome was backed by the market — compare against the actual result to assess predictability of this fixture over time.

DateHomeScoreAwayAvg. odds
17/01/26Liverpool1–1Burnley1.22/6.50/11.00
14/09/25Burnley0–1Liverpool8.50/5.47/1.33
10/02/24Liverpool3–1Burnley1.16/8.24/15.69
26/12/23Burnley0–2Liverpool7.34/5.19/1.38
13/02/22Burnley0–1Liverpool10.61/5.51/1.29
21/08/21Liverpool2–0Burnley1.20/6.99/14.56
19/05/21Burnley0–3Liverpool11.03/6.54/1.24
21/01/21Liverpool0–1Burnley1.19/7.25/15.94
11/07/20Liverpool1–1Burnley1.24/6.46/11.93
31/08/19Burnley0–3Liverpool9.91/5.37/1.32

Home Record / Away Record

Aggregated season statistics from all available historical data. Use these to assess each team's overall form, scoring frequency, and tendency for high-scoring matches.

Home Record: Liverpool

W 678D 307L 274
Over 2.554
Goals scored2265

Away Record: Burnley

W 92D 93L 192
Over 2.548
Goals scored376

Data: football-data.co.uk

Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

API data: 11 May 2026