David Flower
Dailysports's expert
Liverpool
Lille
One of the matches in the 7th round of the Champions League group stage will be played on Tuesday at Anfield, where Liverpool will host Lille. I suggest a bet on the handicap outcome in this match with good chances of success.
Match preview
The English giants were the first team to secure a place in the Champions League playoffs, and now their task is to solidify their position for direct entry into the Round of 16. To achieve this, Arne Slot’s side only needs to avoid defeat in the upcoming match. Liverpool confidently navigated the group stage, showcasing impressive form: they crushed two Serie A representatives, dealt with two Bundesliga teams, and convincingly outplayed pairs from La Liga.
Particularly notable is the team’s defensive reliability: in six matches, they have conceded only one goal, comparable only to Inter Milan’s record in the current tournament. Remarkably, Liverpool has kept a clean sheet for five consecutive matches, further highlighting their top-notch defensive play. On Saturday, Liverpool defeated Brentford 2-0 away and extended their lead over second place to six points.
The French side continues to delight its fans with consistent results. In the latest round of the Champions League, Lille defeated Austria’s Sturm Graz at home with a high-scoring 3-2 victory. This win marked their fourth in five recent tournament matches, along with a draw against Juventus.
Such an impressive streak allowed the team to remain among the top eight clubs at this stage, accumulating 13 points. Now Lille only needs to avoid defeat in the next match to guarantee a place in the Champions League playoffs. Over the weekend, the Dogs hosted Nice and claimed three points with a 2-1 victory. The team remains in third place, one point ahead of Monaco.
Probable lineups
- Liverpool: Alisson, Robertson, Van Dijk, Konaté, Alexander-Arnold, Mac Allister, Gravenberch, Gakpo, Jones, Salah, Díaz
- Lille: Chevalier, Meunier, Alexsandro, Diakité, Ismaily, B. André, A. Gomes, Bakker, E. Gomes, Haraldsson, David
Match facts and head-to-head
- The "both teams to score" bet was successful in 8 of Lille’s last 11 matches.
- Liverpool has kept a clean sheet in their last five Champions League matches.
- Liverpool has scored two goals in 10 of their last 13 Champions League matches.
Prediction
The French club is renowned for its resilience. Lille hasn’t suffered a heavy defeat in their last 20 Champions League matches. Our bet here is "Lille to win with a handicap (+2.0)" at odds of 1.60.
