Liverpool will take on Qarabag on Wednesday, 28 January, as part of the final round of UEFA Champions League league phase fixtures.
The Reds come into the match knowing that a win would seal their place in the Round of 16, while the visitors more than likely need to pick up something to quaify for the playoff round.
As part of this week's round of UEFA Champions League betting tips, check out our Liverpool vs Qarabag prediction below.
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Liverpool vs Qarabag prediction: The hosts to do what's required
Key Stats
- Liverpool have won four of their last five Champions League matches.
- Qarabag have lost two of their three away Champions League matches this season.
- More than two goals have been scored in five of Qarabag's seven Champions League matches this season.
Correct score prediction: Liverpool 3-1 Qarabag
The nature of Liverpool's defence this season means that they are almost certain to concede a goal on Wednesday night, but the Reds' attacking options are too strong to not be able to overcome the Azerbaijani side.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Liverpool go in as huge favourites
- HOME: 1/7 (1.14) – 87.5%
- DRAW: 8/1 (9.00) 11.1%
- AWAY: 14/1 (15.00) – 6.7%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
The Liverpool vs Qarabag odds illustrate just how big the quality gap is between these two sides. Ladbrokes have given Liverpool an 87.5% chance of winning the match, while Qarabag have been given just a 6.7% chance of picking up all three points.
You can find all our predictions for today's games on our football betting tips page.
Most recent H2Hs: A first-ever meeting
Tuesday will mark the first time in history that these two teams have come up against each other, which adds something unique to the fixture.
Liverpool preview: Gomez to miss out
Joe Gomez is expected to miss out here after being forced off in the early stages of their loss to Bournemouth at the weekend. The versatile defender joins Giovanni Leoni, Alexander Isak, Federico Chiesa and Conor Bradley in the treatment room.
Predicted lineup: Alisson (GK), Frimpong, Konate, Van Dijk, Robertson, Endo, Jones, Gakpo, Mac Allister, Salah, Ekitike
Last five results
- Bournemouth 3-2 Liverpool
- Marseille 0-3 Liverpool
- Liverpool 1-1 Burnley
- Liverpool 4-1 Barnsley
- Arsenal 0-0 Liverpool
Qarabag preview: Eleven changes are expected
Qarabag changed their entire starting XI this weekend, but they are expected to revert back to the same XI that defeated Frankfurt in the last round of Champions League fixtures on Wednesday. Kady Borges is unavailable due to injury, and Ramil Sheydayev isn't in their Champions League squad.
Predicted lineup: Kochalski (GK), Silva, Mustafazada, Medina, Cafarquliyev, Bicalho, Jankovic, Andrade, Montiel, Zoubir, Duran
Last five results
- Qarabag 0-2 Kapaz
- Qarabag 3-2 Frankfurt
- Zaglebie 1-3 Qarabag
- Osijek 1-3 Qarabag
- Qarabag 3-1 Neftchi Fargona
Player to watch: Mo Salah
Mo Salah is perhaps running out of time to prove to people that he isn't past his sell-by date, and his performances since returning from AFCON have been far from satisfactory. A weak opponent at Anfield could be just what the doctor ordered as far as the Egyptian is concerned.