Liverpool will take on Real Madrid in the UEFA Champions League on Tuesday, 4 November, in what is the best tie of matchday four of the league phase.
These two European heavyweights have met in two Champions League finals over the past decade, and they a ready to go toe-to-toe once more at Anfield this week.
The subplot of this match being Trent Alexander-Arnold's first game back at Anfield, only adds more interest to the fixture.
As part of this week's round of Champions League betting tips, check out our Liverpool vs Real Madrid prediction.
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Liverpool vs Real Madrid prediction: Los Blancos to have too much
Key Stats
- Real Madrid have won 13 of the 14 competitive matches they have played so far this season.
- Liverpool have lost three of their last four matches against Real Madrid.
- Kylian Mbappe has scored 18 goals in his last 14 appearances for club and country.
Correct score prediction: Liverpool 1-3 Real Madrid
Real Madrid have been one of the best teams in Europe so far this season, and they have goal threats wherever you look. Considering Liverpool have been shipping goals for fun this season, it's hard to imagine them keeping Mbappe and co quiet.
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Pre-game odds and win probability: Brilliant value on an away win
- HOME: 6/4 (2.50) – 40%
- DRAW: 14/5 (3.80) – 26.3%
- AWAY: 29/20 (2.45) – 40.8%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
The Liverpool vs Real Madrid odds are a tad disrespectful towards the visitors, but that just means more value for our prediction. Ladbrokes have given Liverpool a 40% chance of winning the match, while Real Madrid have been given a 40.8% chance, implying this is a 50/50 match.
You can find all our predictions for today's games on our football betting tips page.
Most recent H2Hs: Advantage Real Madrid
These two teams have met relatively frequently over the past decade, but it's Real Madrid who seem to end up with the win more often than not. Los Blancos have defeated the Reds in the two Champions League finals they've played against each other in the last seven years and have also knocked them out of the tournament on two other occasions in that time frame.
UEFA Champions League 27/11/24
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UEFA Champions League 15/03/23
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UEFA Champions League 21/02/23
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UEFA Champions League 28/05/22
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UEFA Champions League 14/04/21
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Liverpool preview: Slot to stick with a winning formula?
Arne Slot went back to basics at the weekend, and it proved successful as Liverpool ended their four-match losing streak with a win over Aston Villa. Therefore, Milos Kerkez and Florian Wirtz can expect to find themselves on the bench once again on Tuesday night. On the injury front, Liverpool will be without Alexander Isak, Curtis Jones, Alisson, Giovanni Leoni and Jeremie Frimpong.
Predicted lineup: Mamardashvili (GK), Bradley, Konate, Van Dijk, Robertson, Mac Allister, Gravenberch, Salah, Szoboszlai, Gakpo, Ekitike
Last five results
- Liverpool 2-0 Aston Villa
- Liverpool 0-3 Crystal Palace
- Brentford 3-2 Liverpool
- Frankfurt 1-5 Liverpool
- Liverpool 1-2 Man Utd
Real Madrid preview: Trent to return to Anfield
Trent Alexander-Arnold will return to Anfield for the first time this week, and the full-back can expect a frosty reception from his former supporters. In terms of injuries, Los Blancos are without Dani Carvajal, David Alaba and Antonio Rudiger, so they could be frail at the back.
Predicted lineup: Courtois (GK), Alexander-Arnold, Militao, Huijsen, Carreras, Valverde, Tchouameni, Bellingham, Guler, Vinicius Jr, Mbappe
Last five results
- Real Madrid 4-0 Valencia
- Real Madrid 2-1 Barcelona
- Real Madrid 1-0 Juventus
- Getafe 0-1 Real Madrid
- Real Madrid 3-1 Villarreal
Player to watch: Trent Alexander-Arnold
It's impossible to single out any player other than Trent Alexander-Arnold in terms of ‘players to watch' on Tuesday night. Alexander-Arnold used to be adored here but he is expected to be booed heavily this week. Will that spur him on or see him retreat into his shell?