Turning their attention back to Champions League action on Tuesday night, Liverpool will welcome Villarreal to Anfield.

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Verdict: Liverpool win

Best Odds: 8/15

Bookmaker: 1xBet

Liverpool

Starting with the hosts, mounting a second-half comeback away at Brentford on Saturday as they eventually left west London with a gritty 2-1 victory, Liverpool appear to be relishing life under Andoni Iraola’s guidance. While the Premier League giants might have marked their return from September’s international break with a downbeat 3-0 drumming at home against bitter domestic rivals Manchester City, it appears that was jus a minor blip for the Reds. Getting their Champions League adventure underway with an eye-catching 2-1 win at home against Spanish heavyweights Atletico Madrid last month, the former Bournemouth boss has seen his squad muster back-to-back European victories. With the mood in their camp at a real high, Liverpool have won four of their previous five appearances across all competitions and they will be confident of laying down another Champions League marker at Anfield.

Liverpool Team News

Lasting just half an hour before limping off against Brentford on Saturday afternoon, Liverpool are expected to be without Hungarian skipper Dominik Szoboszlai here. Likewise, both still recovering from respective long-term injury issues, the Reds will once again be unable to call upon the duo of Conor Bradley and Hugo Ekitike.

However, despite serving a domestic suspension over the weekend, Dutch international Ryan Gravenberch is free to feature at Anfield. Bagging a sensational Champions League hat-trick against LASK last week, big-money summer recruit Bradley Barcola could play a leading role in the final third.

Villarreal

As for the visitors, producing a sensational Champions League performance last week as they clinched a 3-1 victory against Italian icons Napoli, Villarreal should be excited by a trip to Anfield here. However, showing some extended inconsistencies this season and scrapping it out in the bottom-half of the La Liga standings, Inigo Perez’s men will be bracing themselves for a monumental challenge. Getting their Champions League adventure underway with a rollercoaster 3-2 loss at the hands of Borussia Dortmund on September 8th, Villarreal have also gained an unwanted reputation for their struggles on the road. In fact, Tuesday’s guests have mustered just a sole win from any of their first six matchups away from the Estadio de la Ceramica across all competitions. It should also be highlighted, the former Rayo Vallecano boss has not seen his squad claim a single clean sheet on their travels since back in February.

Villarreal Team News

Both still recovering from respective injury issues, Villarreal will travel to Anfield on Tuesday night without the duo of Canadian international Tajon Buchanan and one-time Arsenal attacker Nicolas Pepe. Opening his Champions League account against Napoli last week, Georgian striker Georges Mikautadze could be handed a full recall.

Likewise, handed a full La Liga rest against Elche over the weekend, ex-Chelsea youngster Renato Veiga will return at the heart of Villarreal’s defence. Making a permanent summer switch from RB Leipzig, veteran goalkeeper Peter Gulacsi will start between the sticks.

Liverpool vs Villarreal Key Factors to Consider

• When Liverpool and Villarreal last met for a Champions League showdown back in 2022, Tuesday’s hosts claimed a 5-2 aggregate victory at the semi-final stage.
• Liverpool have won four of their previous five appearances across all competitions.
• Villarreal have mustered just a sole win from any of their first six matchups outside of Castellon so far this season.
• Continuing on from last season, Villarreal have failed to muster a single clean sheet on their travels since the middle of February.
• Four of Liverpool’s first five showdowns at Anfield this season have finished with over 2.5 goals.

Conclusion

Getting their Champions League adventure underway with back-to-back victories, Liverpool will be confident of making another European statement here. With the mood in their camp at a real high and winning four of their previous five appearances across all competitions, Tuesday’s hosts will be confident of exploiting a Villarreal squad who have shown some extended struggles on the road. With the Yellow Submarine mustering just a sole win from any of their first six matchups outside of Castellon, Iraola’s camp are rightfully installed as a standout contender in midweek.