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Liverpool's pre-season campaign continues on Sunday, and they have a chance to bounce back from defeat when they take on Monaco at Anfield.
Andoni Iraola suffered his first loss as Reds boss last weekend against Leeds United, and losing his first Anfield game against Monaco would be the worst possible way to begin his time on home soil.
Read our prediction, preview and betting tips for the game below, and make sure to check out our today's betting tips page for more of our expert predictions.
Liverpool vs Monaco key stats
- Liverpool have conceded more than one goal in one of their last seven games at Anfield.
- Nine of the 13 goals scored in Liverpool's three pre-season friendlies have come in the second half.
- At least four goals have been scored in three of Monaco's past five fixtures.
- Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk scored three goals in his final six games for the club.
Liverpool vs Monaco preview: A chance to impress at Anfield
Liverpool vs Monaco — Tale of the Tape
| Liverpool | vs | Monaco |
|---|---|---|
| 5th (2025-26 Premier League) | Position | 7th (2025-26 Ligue 1) |
| 60 | Points | 54 |
| 63 | Goals For | 60 |
| 53 | Goals Against | 54 |
| 10 | Clean Sheets | 7 |
| 5th | Home / Away Rank | 8th |
Liverpool started pre-season with wins against Sunderland and Wrexham, but they were then beaten 4-2 by Leeds United last Sunday, and serious concerns about the overall squad have emerged.
However, Iraola will be delighted by his team's showing in the first half given they were the dominant side and headed into the break with a 2-0 advantage, and it is important to differentiate between the two halves of football.
Supporters are still right to be concerned about the lack of depth at the club, and if the Reds are to be in the strongest shape for the opening game of their Premier League season against Newcastle United on August 23, then additions are needed quickly.
Sunday's friendly represents Liverpool's first game at Anfield under Iraola, and a loss would be just the club's third in 19 games at the stadium, with the only teams to win at the ground in that time being Manchester City in February and Paris Saint-Germain in April.
There are still fitness concerns about Jeremy Jacquet, who has not played a game since February due to a shoulder injury, and his potential absence may lead to a start for Mor Talla Ndiaye at the back.
Monaco know that pre-season results rarely matter, but heading into the new Ligue 1 campaign with as much winning momentum as possible will be key if they are to rise back up the table.
The visitors finished 2025-26 in seventh place, their third worst placement since returning to the top flight in 2013-14, and it was also their worst ranking in six seasons.
Former Chelsea and Atletico Madrid full-back Filipe Luis will be the one to lead the club out at Anfield on Sunday, and he has so far overseen two wins, one draw and one loss in four friendlies this summer.
Winger Maghnes Akliouche is reportedly a serios target for PSG, so his involvement on the weekend may depend on whether any deal advances between now and matchday.
Liverpool vs Monaco form guide & betting tips
| LIV | vs | MON |
|---|---|---|
WWL |
Form | WLDW |
| 7 | Goals For | 8 |
| 6 | Goals Against | 6 |
WWL |
Friendly form | WLDW |
Whispers predicts: Liverpool 3-1 Monaco
With Liverpool playing at home, and Iraola desperate to win his first game at Anfield, it is no surprise to see the bookmakers back a home win at 4/6 (1.67).
Predicting Under 1.5 Goals for Monaco at 1/2 (1.5) could be sensible considering Liverpool have only conceded more than one goal in one of their last seven games at Anfield.
Given Liverpool's pre-season games have featured more goals after the interval, it makes sense to predict the Second Half to Have the Most Goals at 20/21 (1.95).
Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk scored three goals in his final six games for the club, and backing Virgil van Dijk to Score at Anytime at 6/1 (7) could be a value bet.
> Under 1.5 Goals for Monaco at 4/6 (1.5) | Likelihood: Possible
> Second Half to Have the Most Goals at 20/21 (1.95) | Likelihood: Possible
> Virgil van Dijk to Score at Anytime at 6/1 (7) | Likelihood: Outsider