It has been business as usual for Liverpool this term, with Arne Slot making a seamless transition to the job after replacing Jurgen Klopp.
The Reds will be aiming to achieve a third straight win in the Champions League on Wednesday when they travel to RB Leipzig.
The pressure will likely be on the hosts, as their chances of progression have already been negatively impacted after twice throwing away leads before suffering defeats.
But, will Leipzig be able to pose a serious threat to Liverpool’s 100% record in the Champions League?
Odds
Liverpool will be a popular selection on the moneyline at -115 this week. RB Leipzig are the outside chance at +285, despite having home field advantage.
| Match Result | Odds |
|---|---|
| RB Leipzig | +285 |
| Draw | +316 |
| Liverpool | -115 |
Liverpool Perfect in Previous Encounters Against Leipzig
| Total | RB Leipzig | Liverpool | Draws | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Games | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Champions League Games | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Goals | 4 | 0 | 4 |
Liverpool have a dominant record based on historical meetings with Leipzig. The Reds landed 2-0 wins in both matches between the sides in the 2020-21 round of 16.
In fact, those defeats only furthered Leipzig’s poor record against English opposition, as the German club have lost six of their last eight and they have conceded a total of 32 goals in their last ten.
🚨⚽ TIP: Under 3.25 Goals @ -118
RB Leipzig vs. Liverpool Key Stats
- Liverpool have won seven of their last ten matches against German sides, keeping clean sheets in six of the matches over this period.
- Leipzig remain pointless in the Champions League after two rounds, despite opening the scoring in both matches.
- Liverpool bidding to start a Champions League campaign with three successive wins for the third time.
RB Leipzig Team News
The German hosts will be without Nicolas Seiwald and David Raum for this clash on Wednesday. Amadou Haidara and Lois Openda are both doubts. Xaver Schlager remains out until the start of 2025 with an ACL injury.
Possible Lineup
Peter Gulasci (GK); Lukas Klostermann, Willi Orban, Castello Lukeba, Lutsharel Geertruida, Elif Elmas, Arthur Vermeeren, Antonio Nusa, Xavi Simons, Yussuf Poulsen, Benjamin Sesko
Liverpool Team News
Diogo Jota limped off in Liverpool’s win over Chelsea on Sunday, and will likely not be risked for this clash in Germany. Alisson is also missing due to a hamstring injury, while Federico Chiesa and Harvey Elliot aren’t expected to return until the start of next month.
Possible Lineup
Caoimhin Kelleher (GK); Trent Alexander-Arnold, Ibrahima Konate, Virgil van Dijk, Kostas Tsimikas, Alexis Mac Allister, Curtis Jones, Mohamed Salah, Dominik Szoboszlai, Cody Gakpo, Darwin Nunez
RB Leipzig vs. Liverpool Prediction
Leipzig’s domestic home form has been very strong this season, but they have really struggled in the Champions League.
Liverpool are looking like a well-oiled machine at this stage, and they look perfectly tailored for a bold showing in the competition this term. We could see the Reds winning to nil on Wednesday.
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