If things would have worked out differently, Xabi Alonso could be leading Liverpool out for this Champions League match against Bayer Leverkusen.
Alonso was the preferred choice for the Reds to replace Jurgen Klopp over the summer, but the Spaniard decided to stay loyal to Bayer Leverkusen for another season.
Liverpool have certainly reaped the benefits of that decision, as Arne Slot has quickly adjusted to life in England. The Reds currently sit second in the Champions League standings after winning each of their opening three matches.
Meanwhile, Bayer Leverkusen will be chasing a response after dropping points on matchday three against Brest. The German champions had previously recorded back-to-back wins against Feyenoord and AC Milan.
Odds
Bayer Leverkusen will be the outside selection at +375 on the moneyline. A home win for Liverpool will be preferred at -154.
| Match Result | Odds |
|---|---|
| Liverpool | -154 |
| Draw | +330 |
| Bayer Leverkusen | +375 |
Reds Near Perfect Against Leverkusen
| Total | Liverpool | Bayer Leverkusen | Draws | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Games | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Champions League Games | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Goals | 15 | 12 | 3 |
Liverpool boast an impressive record against Bayer Leverkusen, having won each of the last four meetings.
That includes successive wins against the Germans in the round of 16 stage of the Champions League in the 2004-05 season.
Leverkusen’s last win against the Reds was recorded in the quarterfinal stage of the Champions League in 2001-02.
🚨⚽ TIP: Over 3.00 Goals @ -123
Liverpool vs. Bayer Leverkusen Key Stats
- With a 1-0 win over Leipzig on matchday three, Liverpool became just the seventh English club to win each of their opening six away matches at the start of the season.
- Arne Slot became the first manager to win eleven of his opening 12 matches in charge when landing victory in Leipzig.
- Leverkusen are unbeaten in their last eight away European matches; setting a new club record at Brest.
Liverpool Team News
Alisson remains out for Liverpool until the end of November. Connor Bradley is back in training and could feature on the bench on Tuesday. Harvey Elliott and Diogo Jota are both out until after the upcoming international break.
Possible Lineup
Caoimhin Kelleher (GK); Trent Alexander-Arnold, Virgil van Dijk, Ibrahima Konate, Konstantinos Tsimikas, Wataru Endo, Alexis Mac Allister, Mohamed Salah, Cody Gakpo, Luis Diaz, Darwin Nunez
Bayer Leverkusen Team News
The visitors will still be without Amine Adli this week due to a broken fibula. The striker isn’t set to return until early next year. Jeanuel Belocian has also sustained an ankle injury.
Possible Lineup
Matej Kovar (GK); Nordi Mukiele, Jonathan Tah, Piero Hincapie, Alex Grimaldo, Robert Andrich, Exequiel Palacios, Nathan Telle, Florian Wirtz, Jeremie Frimpong, Victor Boniface
Liverpool vs. Bayer Leverkusen Prediction
Alonso will get a warm welcome on his return to Anfield. However, Leverkusen’s defensive issues this term have been well-documented, and that looks hard to overlook this week.
Therefore, we fully expect Liverpool to maintain their 100% record at the start of the Champions League.
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