All eyes are on Anfield as Liverpool clash with Real Madrid in a blockbuster Champions League matchup.
20:00 Tuesday
Liverpool, sitting in 19th position, host Real Madrid, who are in 5th, in a highly anticipated Champions League clash at Anfield on Tuesday.
Liverpool vs Real Madrid Form & Head to Head
Liverpool secured a 2-0 victory in their most recent home match against Aston Villa in the Premier League. However, their recent home form has been inconsistent, with a League Cup defeat to Crystal Palace and a Premier League loss to Manchester United marring their record. Prior to the win against Aston Villa, the Reds' form has been questionable, with the team losing four of their last five matches.
Real Madrid dominated Valencia in their last LaLiga away match, winning 4-0. Los Blancos have been in excellent form on the road, winning five of their last six matches, including a Champions League victory over Kairat Almaty. They have only lost twice this season, winning all but three games.
The last encounter between these two giants saw Liverpool triumph with a 2-0 victory in the Champions League group stage last season.
However, looking at the previous six meetings, Real Madrid hold the advantage, having won four, drawn one, and lost only one against Liverpool.
Betfair Sportsbook
- Very strong sign up offer
- Flush and fast app available on both iOS and Android
- Extensive betting content site via betting.betfair
Liverpool vs Real Madrid Predicted Lineups
Liverpool (4-2-3-1): Mamardashvili; Robertson, v. Dijk, Konaté, Bradley; Szoboszlai, Jones; Gakpo, Wirtz, Salah; Ekitiké
Real Madrid (4-3-3): Courtois; Carreras, Asencio, É. Militão, Valverde; Güler, Tchouaméni, Bellingham; Júnior, Mbappé, Díaz
Liverpool vs Real Madrid Team News
- Liverpool aim to build on their 5–1 win over Eintracht Frankfurt as Arne Slot’s side continue to blend Dutch structure with Premier League tempo.
- Injuries remain a concern, with Alexander Isak, Ryan Gravenberch, Jeremie Frimpong, Stefan Bajčetić, and Alisson all out.
- Giorgi Mamardashvili should start behind a back four of Bradley, Van Dijk, Konaté, and Robertson, with Jones and Szoboszlai in midfield. Salah, Wirtz, and Gakpo are set to support Ekitiké in attack.
- For Real Madrid, Xabi Alonso returns to Anfield without Antonio Rüdiger or Dani Carvajal.
- Courtois starts in goal, with Valverde expected to fill in at right-back alongside Militão and Asencio.
- Tchouaméni and Güler sit behind Bellingham, with Vinícius, Mbappé, and Brahim Díaz leading the line.
Liverpool vs Real Madrid Prediction
Another European night at Anfield sees Liverpool and Real Madrid meet for the 13th time in the Champions League - with Madrid winning seven of the last nine. Liverpool ended their eight-game winless run in this fixture with a 2–0 home victory last season.
Arne Slot’s side have won 10 of his first 13 Champions League games, the fastest start by any English club manager, but defensive transitions remain a weakness.
Their group campaign has been mixed - a 3–2 win over Atlético Madrid, a 1–0 loss at Galatasaray, and a 5–1 win at Frankfurt.
Mohamed Salah, two goals shy of 50 in the competition, continues to lead their attack as Liverpool look to extend a run of 12 straight home group-stage wins.
Real Madrid have been flawless under Xabi Alonso, with three wins from three, eight goals scored, and just one conceded. They’ve averaged 12.3 shots on target per game - the highest in the competition - while Jude Bellingham is set to become the youngest player ever to reach 50 Champions League appearances (22y, 128d).
Kylian Mbappé has scored 32 of his 60 UCL goals away from home, including a hat-trick at Kairat Almaty.
Liverpool have lost just twice in 41 home group games since 2012, but Madrid have scored in 47 of their last 49 European fixtures. The tactical focus will centre on Liverpool’s high press against Madrid’s composed midfield and whether Salah and Robertson can exploit the flanks.
Score Prediction: Liverpool 2-3 Real Madrid
Who are the betting favourites for Liverpool vs Real Madrid?
Liverpool and Real Madrid are evenly matched in the betting, with both sides priced at 8/5 to win in what looks set to be a finely balanced clash at Anfield.
| Result | Odds |
|---|---|
| Liverpool | 8/5 |
| Draw | 3/1 |
| Real Madrid | 8/5 |
Liverpool vs Real Madrid Bet Builder Tips
Our bet builder tips for Liverpool vs Real Madrid features Aurélien Tchouaméni 2+ Fouls, Jude Bellingham 2+ Shots on Target, & Conor Bradley 2+ Fouls.
At the time of publishing it is a best price of 34/1 with BetMGM.
Aurélien Tchouaméni 2+ Fouls
Tchouameni has three yellows in his last five appearances and has managed seven fouls over that same period.
Jude Bellingham 2+ Shots on Target
Bellingham has been busy recently, scoring in each of his last three games. His shot on target count reads 2,3,1,2,2,1.
Conor Bradley 2+ Fouls
Bradley came out on top the last time he met Kylian Mbappe, but you wouldn't expect a repeat of that this time around. Vinicus Junior and Mbappe are drawing 3.43 fouls per 90 between them and attempting 13.36 take-ons per 90. Bradley averages 2 fouls per 90 this season.
