Liverpool vs. Real Madrid: Prediction, head-to-head, team news, possible line-ups and betting tips

The Reds will be looking to maintain their perfect record in the UEFA Champions League when they welcome the reigning champions to Anfield. Here are predictions, team news, betting tips, and possible line-ups for the game.

Liverpool are aiming to edge closer to automatic qualification for the Champions League knockout stages when they host Real Madrid on Wednesday night.

However, their upcoming clash with Real Madrid presents their most significant challenge yet in the competition.

Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappe

Despite their inconsistent form this season, Real Madrid are still as dangerous as ever given the quality of players in their ranks.

Madrid, who have already suffered two defeats in the group stage, including a recent loss to AC Milan, know that there is little margin for error if they are to secure automatic qualification to the knockout stages.

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Liverpool vs. Real Madrid Head to Head

Since winning their first three European encounters with Real Madrid, Liverpool have failed to win any of the last eight meetings, losing seven of those games.

Real Madrid are the team that the Reds have lost the most against in European competitions—seven times—while they also have the highest losing rate against Los Blancos (64%) among sides that they have faced five times in Europe.

Liverpool vs. Real Madrid Team News and Possible Lineups

Livepool star Alexander Arnold

Liverpool will be without Trent Alexander-Arnold (hamstring injury) and Alisson Becker (hamstring injury) for their Champions League clash against Real Madrid.

Meanwhile, Diogo Jota (chest injury) and Federico Chiesa (fitness) are also sidelined for the Reds.

Real Madrid will be without star forward Vinicius Jr due to a leg injury. However, they hope to have Rodrygo, Aurelien Tchouameni, and Lucas Vazquez available after recovering from their respective injuries.

Vini Jr.

Liverpool Predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)

Kelleher (GK); Bradley, Konate, Van Dijk, Robertson; Mac Allister, Gravenberch; Salah, Szoboszlai, Diaz; Nunez

Real Madrid Predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)

Courtois (GK); Valverde, Asencio, Rudiger, Mendy; Camavinga, Modric; Guler, Bellingham, Diaz; Mbappe

Liverpool vs. Real Madrid Predictions & Betting Tips

Liverpool’s formidable home form in the Champions League and their dominant performances so far this season make them a fearsome opponent.

However, Real Madrid, despite their recent struggles, remain a force to be reckoned with and cannot be underestimated.