Leeds United Vs Liverpool: The Peacocks Ready To Hit Limbung Thee Reds

Ao Tanaka, ready to bring Leeds United to add three points (photo: x @LUFC)

JAKARTA - Leeds United are on the rise after rolling Chelsea 3-1 on Elland Road, and that momentum comes at the right time when they host Liverpool on Saturday night, November 6. Daniel Farke's squad is not yet arguably solid, but the midweek victory is proof that their new system is starting to bite.

Liverpool came with a different story. Arne Slot's team escaped the defeat against Sunderland thanks to Federico Chiesa's save tackle. The 1-1 draw holds back increasingly speculation about Slot's future, but hasn't lost much anxiety around Anfield. Liverpool are still at the top, but the distance of 11 points from Arsenal feels like a giant electric fence that separates them from the title race.

Leeds' momentum is a little stronger. Farke rediscovered the structure of the game in the 3-5-2 formation, which accelerated the transition and increased the number of players in midfield. Jaka Bijol's goals, Ao Tanaka, and Dominic Calvert-Lewin proved that Leeds' creativity and aggressiveness could return to life, despite physical problems with Calvert-Lewin and Lukas Nmecha making their front lines prone to patchy.

Liverpool are still trying to find stability. Frimpong and Leoni are still absent, Curtis Jones could be an emergency option at right-back if Conor Bradley is not ready. The good news is, Mohamed Salah returns to his favorite position, and Chiesa may get a start after his performance against Sunderland sent a spotlight on him. The problem is, Liverpool have been neat lately in the early minutes, then suddenly it becomes fragile like a card building with air conditioning.

For Leeds, a rotation is mandatory. Tanaka is doubtful, Calvert-Lewin and Nmecha are almost certainly absent, leaving Joel Piroe and Noah Okafor on stage. Leeds may be able to maintain the game structure, but the squad's depth remains a major problem.

This match has the potential to become an open game: Leeds with structural pressing that is still on the ground, Liverpool with individual quality that can turn into a goal at any time. But both teams have a gap behind, and both come with high energy.

Leeds are too confident to just sit waiting, while Liverpool are still too inconsistent to guarantee victory. This duel feels like a mini-goal party, and an open draw is the most reasonable scenario. This match could be a decisive moment for Leeds to actually rise, or Liverpool to finally find a missing rhythm.

Prediction: Leeds United 2-2 Liverpool