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Liverpool lock horns with Real Madrid in a blockbuster UEFA Champions League matchday four league-phase showdown on Tuesday. Both sides have won two of their opening three games.
Arne Slot's Liverpool arrested a two-game losing skid and six losses in seven games across competitions with a 2-0 home win over Aston Villa at the weekend. Mohamed Salah and Ryan Gravenberch were among the goals as the Reds moved to third in the standings after 10 games, seven behind runaway leaders Arsenal (25).
In Europe, Slot's side recovered from a 1-0 matchday two loss at Galatasaray with an emphatic 5-1 dismantling of Eintracht Frankfurt away, having beaten Atletico Madrid 3-1 at home on the opening day. They are 10th in the standings, with six points from three outings.
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Meanwhile, Xabi Alonso's Real Madrid are fresh off a 4-0 home win over Valencia. A Kylian Mbappe brace and strikes from Jude Bellingham and Alvaro Carreras sent Los Blancos seven clear at the top after 11 matches.
The record 15-time Champions League winners have also flourished in the continent, being one of five sides to win their opening three games following a 1-0 home win over Juventus on matchday three. Los Merengues are fifth in the points table.
On that note, here's a look at the head-to-head stats and key numbers, match prediction, and betting tips for the Liverpool-Real Madrid Champions League clash at Anfield.
Liverpool vs Real Madrid head-to-head stats and key numbers
- In 12 meetings in the Champions League, Los Blancos lead the Reds 7-4 but lost their last matchup 2-0 away in November 2024.
- Real Madrid have won twice in their last four visits to Anfield, losing once - the aforementioned defeat last year.
- The Reds have won three of their last five competitive home games, losing two.
- Real Madrid have four wins in their last five outings on the road, losing one.
- Form guide (last five games across competitions, most recent result first): Liverpool: W-L-L-W-L; Real Madrid: W-W-W-W-W
Liverpool vs Real Madrid prediction
While the Reds have stuttered after a bright start to the season, Madrid are riding a crest of good form, winning their last six games across competitions.
In terms of the head-to-head record, Alonso's side hold a comfortable advantage but won't have happy memories from their last trip to Anfield. Nevertheless, Los Blancos are the team to beat at the moment, both in Spain and in the competition.
Considering Madrid's blazing form and their impressive overall record against the Reds, who have blown hot and cold, we expect Alonso's side to eke out a narrow win.
Prediction: Liverpool 0-1 Real Madrid
Liverpool vs Real Madrid betting tips
Tip-1: Real Madrid to win
Tip-2: Both teams to score: No (Both teams haven't netted in three of their last four meetings.)
Tip-3: Under 2.5 goals
