Liverpool vs Villarreal prediction, lineups and bet builder tips. Explore the odds, team news and standout bets for Tuesday's Champions League clash.
Liverpool vs Villarreal Match Summary
Competition | UEFA Champions League |
|---|---|
Match Date | Tuesday 20 October 2026 |
Match Time | 20:00 UK time |
Venue (City, Stadium) | Liverpool, Anfield |
Broadcast (TV / Streaming / Radio / Bookmaker Streaming) | Amazon Prime (UK, streaming) |
Anfield hosts Liverpool vs Villarreal on Tuesday night in the Champions League, and this fixture leans heavily towards the hosts from the first whistle.
Liverpool have taken maximum points from their opening two outings and sit fifth in the table. Losing Dominik Szoboszlai and Jeremie Frimpong to muscle injuries stings, but it is no crisis.
Villarreal arrive buoyed by beating Napoli, yet they have won just once in six away matches this season. In the Liverpool vs Villarreal betting odds, the visitors are 11/2 with Bet Victor.
Liverpool have won their last 3 matches against Villarreal in all competitions, and that run, plus home advantage, points firmly in one direction.
Liverpool vs Villarreal Form
Liverpool's European start has been flawless: a home win over Atlético Madrid, then a wild 6-3 victory away at LASK. Domestically they beat Brentford in the Premier League, though that win cost them Szoboszlai and Frimpong. Florian Wirtz and Alexander Isak give the attack its cutting edge, and goals are rarely the problem for this side.
Villarreal's 3-1 Champions League win over Napoli was their best night of the season, and Georges Mikautadze got on the scoresheet. Domestic form is patchier, with a goalless draw against Elche in La Liga summing up a side that has struggled at home. One away win all season is the real worry heading to Anfield.
Liverpool vs Villarreal Lineups & Team News
Injuries & Suspensions
Liverpool: Dominik Szoboszlai (Injured/out), Jeremie Frimpong (Injured/out)
Villarreal: No absences reported
Liverpool
Szoboszlai and Frimpong both picked up muscle injuries against Brentford and face extended spells on the sidelines. Ryan Gravenberch is back from suspension to partner Alexis Mac Allister in the engine room, while Cody Gakpo could return to the starting XI after being benched at the weekend. The probable Liverpool vs Villarreal lineups have Gakpo joining Wirtz, Barcola and Isak in a strong attacking unit.
Villarreal
Georges Mikautadze has impressed up front and keeps his place after scoring against Napoli. Pape Gueye and Santi Comesaña should provide the legs in central midfield, Pau Navarro and Renato Veiga continue together at centre-back, and Luiz Júnior is set to start in goal.
Liverpool vs Villarreal Predicted Lineup
Liverpool
Formation: 4-2-3-1 (probable)
Predicted Starting Lineup: A. Becker; J. Gomez, V. van Dijk, J. Jacquet, K. Tsimikas; R. Gravenberch, A. Mac Allister; B. Barcola, F. Wirtz, C. Gakpo; A. Isak
Villarreal
Formation: 4-2-2-2 (probable)
Predicted Starting Lineup: L. Júnior; C. Romero, R. Veiga, P. Navarro, S. Mouriño; P. Gueye, S. Comesaña; A. Moleiro, N. Saliba; G. Moreno, G. Mikautadze
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Liverpool vs Villarreal Key Stats & Match Facts
Liverpool have scored at least 2 goals in their last 3 matches against Villarreal in all competitions.
Liverpool vs Villarreal Prediction & Best Bets
Our prediction: Liverpool 3-1 Villarreal. Our Liverpool vs Villarreal prediction backs a home side with more quality across the pitch and an attack built around Wirtz and Isak. Liverpool are 8/15 with AK Bets, but Villarreal carry enough going forward to get on the scoresheet themselves.
Best Bets
Over 3.5 goals in the Total Goals Over/Under market. The model projects a high-scoring game at Anfield. The projected total sits at 3.53 goals, with Liverpool doing most of the damage. Over 3.5 rates slightly above the implied probability of the current price, and that makes it a better proposition than the shorter goal lines.
Both Teams To Score: Yes. Villarreal are projected to find the net against a Liverpool side missing Szoboszlai and Frimpong. Villarreal are projected for 1.26 goals on the night. Both teams scoring rates at 64.1%, a touch above the implied probability of the price, and it sits neatly alongside our 3-1 call.
Liverpool vs Villarreal Bet Builder
Our Liverpool vs Villarreal bet builder tips combine a home win, Alexander Isak to score, both teams to score and a card for Santiago Mouriño in one four-leg ticket.
Liverpool to win. The projections put the hosts' win probability at 60%. Too short to back on its own, but it is the natural anchor for this bet builder.
Alexander Isak anytime goalscorer. He leads the line in a probable 4-2-3-1 with Wirtz feeding him, and his scoring probability sits at 48.02%.
Both teams to score. It fits our scoreline call, and Georges Mikautadze arrives in good touch after scoring against Napoli.
Santiago Mouriño to be shown a card. Liverpool's wide runners will test whoever stands in their path, and his booking probability of 33.21% gives the ticket its value.
At the time of writing, this bet builder pays a best price of 10/1 and is as short as 44/5 elsewhere.
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Liverpool vs Villarreal Talking Points
Watch Alexis Mac Allister closely, as all six of his career Champions League goals have come at Anfield, a stat that should give Villarreal's engine room plenty to think about. History offers the visitors little comfort either: Liverpool have scored at least 2 goals in their last 3 matches against Villarreal in all competitions.
Liverpool vs Villarreal Predictions FAQs
When is Liverpool vs Villarreal kick-off?
The match kicks off at 20:00 UK time on Tuesday 20 October 2026.
Where is Liverpool vs Villarreal being played?
The match is being played at Anfield in Liverpool.
Where can I watch Liverpool vs Villarreal?
The match is listed for broadcast on Amazon Prime in the UK.
What competition is Liverpool vs Villarreal in?
Liverpool vs Villarreal is a UEFA Champions League match.
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