Liverpool vs Real Madrid prediction, Odds and Betting Tips 21/02/2023
Liverpool – Real Madrid
UEFA Champions League – Anfield
4th Round
* Betting odds were correct at the time of publication but are subject to change.
February 21st sees Liverpool host Real Madrid in the Champions League round of 16 in a rematch of the 2022 final.
Liverpool vs Real Madrid prediction and top betting tips
Liverpool arrive in this game as favourites to take a first leg lead. Will Jurgen Klopp’s men live up to that tag by winning the game? Find out with our Liverpool vs Real Madrid match preview with free tips, predictions and odds mentioned along the way.
Liverpool vs Real Madrid Prediction 1: Real Madrid to win it
Despite the bookmakers fancying Liverpool for the win, we actually see Real Madrid bagging the victory in this clash. The Reds are enduring a pretty horrid season by their own high standards and just one win in their last four suggests the tide isn’t turning any time soon. Real Madrid by contrast are showing signs of life despite facing their own domestic challenges having won three games on the bounce. On top of that, our prediction is supported by the head to head record too. Five of the last six head to head games have been won by Real Madrid with Liverpool failing to win any of those meetings.
Liverpool vs Real Madrid Prediction 2: Someone will blank
Our next prediction for this match comes from the both teams to score market and we are betting that at least one side fails to score as Liverpool and Real Madrid face off. In head to head terms, seven of the last 10 meetings between these teams have ended with at least one side failing to find the net. This tip isn’t all based on history though. Only one of Liverpool’s last five games has featured goals at both ends whilst Real Madrid have seen three of their last five matches end with a ‘nil’ in the final scoreline.
Here are the key stats & form guide for Liverpool vs Real Madrid
Odds Format : Fractional Decimal American
Highest odds accross 7 bookmakers
Head to Head
28/05/22
UEFA Champions League UCL
14/04/21
UEFA Champions League UCL
06/04/21
UEFA Champions League UCL
26/05/18
UEFA Champions League UCL
04/11/14
UEFA Champions League UCL
Last Five – Liverpool
13/02/23
England Premier League EPL
W
04/02/23
England Premier League EPL
L
29/01/23
England FA Cup FA Cup
L
21/01/23
England Premier League EPL
D
17/01/23
England FA Cup FA Cup
W
Last Five – Real Madrid
15/02/23
Spain Primera Liga Liga
W
11/02/23
FIFA Club World Cup FIFA
Al Hilal Riyadh
Real Madrid
W
08/02/23
FIFA Club World Cup FIFA
Al Ahly Cairo
Real Madrid
W
05/02/23
Spain Primera Liga Liga
L
02/02/23
Spain Primera Liga Liga
W
So, that gives you some insight to how the different bookmakers see the action unfolding. How though do the Liverpool vs Real Madrid odds translate into probabilities ahead of this game? Let’s find out.
Liverpool odds: 11/8 (2.38) – 42%
Draw odds: 13/5 (3.60) – 28%
Real Madrid odds: 11/6 (2.83) – 35%
The standout thing from the above odds is that Liverpool are favourites to win the match, which will largely be defined by the famous Anfield atmosphere. The odds on offer for the draw and an away win being so tight is a pretty rare occurrence and perhaps serves as evidence as to how closely fought this game could be; if Liverpool don’t win this match then there is a real chance that they lose it. The other noteworthy markets we’ve picked up on are the total goals and both teams to score options; the bookies are expecting goals from both sides and a high scoring match.
Check out the predicted lineups ahead of Liverpool vs Real MadridLiverpool
Liverpool will approach this game like they do any other, which means they’ll line up with a back four, three in the central midfield positions and their usual trio of forwards. There are a couple of question marks over what the player availability might be for this game though. Virgil Van Dijk is the big one; he has been out for a while owing to a hamstring issue. Latest word is that he’ll be fit but how close to 100% he’ll be remains to be seen.
Predicted lineup – Alisson (GK), Alexander-Arnold, Van Dijk, Matip, Robertson, Henderson, Thiago, Elliott, Nunez, Salah, Diaz
Real Madrid
Real Madrid won’t be intimidated by the cauldron of noise that awaits at Anfield with big and hostile crowds just part and parcel of playing for Los Blancos and, as such, we don’t see them making drastic alterations to their style of play to combat what Liverpool might throw at them. Instead, they’ll look to hurt the Reds. That will likely see Vinicius Junior lineup against Trent Alexander-Arnold. The midfield blend that Carlo Ancelotti selects is perhaps the area of most intrigue.
Predicted lineup – Courtois (GK), Carvajal, Alaba, Militao, Mendy, Kroos, Valverde, Tchouameni, Rodrygo, Vinicius Junior, Benzema
Liverpool vs Real Madrid Lineups
*Starting lineups are usually announced one hour prior to kick off.
Player to watch
The achilles heel of this Liverpool side has often been cited as their defensive fragility in the right back area – specifically when Trent Alexander-Arnold is playing. Whether you believe that to be right or wrong, the fact is Real Madrid will look to get Vinicius Junior one on one with the attack-minded full back. If Vinicius, who will be a threat with and without the ball, wins that battle there is a real chance that Real win the game.
A quickfire FAQ on Liverpool vs Real Madrid
Where is the match being played? – AnfieldWho do the bookmakers have as favourites? – LiverpoolWhat time does the match kick off? 8 PM GMT
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