Liverpool vs Lille: UEFA Champions League Predictions & Betting Tips 21/01/2025
Liverpool’s barnstorming season could get even better with victory against Lille in Tuesday’s matchday 7 UEFA Champions League clash at Anfield. A win would see the Reds seal early qualification to the Round of 16, giving Arne Slot the luxury of resting key players in the final group match—a move that could ease their packed February schedule.
With a flawless 100% record in the competition, a defence that’s kept clean sheets in their last five matches across all competitions, an impressive goal difference of 13:1, and a record of 10 consecutive Champions League home wins, Liverpool will head into this one full of confidence, expecting to make light work of Lille.
The beauty of this Liverpool side is their ability to adapt. Even when things aren’t going to plan, they have a wealth of talent on the bench to turn things around. Case in point: at the weekend, Slot called on Darwin Núñez late on, and the Uruguayan delivered with two added-time goals to break Brentford’s resolve and extend Liverpool’s lead at the top of the Premier League.
Lille, meanwhile, know exactly what they’re up against. The French side have never beaten a Premier League club in the Champions League, losing all six previous encounters. That said, they’ll arrive in England with momentum, having gone unbeaten in their last 21 matches across all competitions.
And they’ve shown they can compete with Europe’s elite, with victories over Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid earlier in this campaign. This might give them hope of rewriting their poor record against English sides as they face the group’s table-toppers.
Lille currently occupy the last automatic qualification spot, so a defeat here would be a significant blow to their chances. Expect them to dig deep and put up a real fight at Anfield.
Betting Tip: Liverpool to Win & Goal/Goal
21/01 21:00 Liverpool – Lille Liverpool to Win & Goal/Goal @ 2.27 (Bet9ja)
Liverpool’s imperious UCL record this season and dominance at home make them overwhelming favourites to win and secure early progress to the knockout stage.
However, Lille’s impressive 21-match unbeaten run, which includes scalps like Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid, proves they’re no pushovers.
They’ve got the quality to trouble even the best defences, and with 17 goals this season, their Canadian striker Jonathan David is in great form and could be the key to exploiting any cracks in Liverpool’s otherwise solid defence.
While Liverpool’s defence has been rock-solid, Lille’s goal threat makes it likely they’ll find the net at least once. Still, anything less than a Liverpool win would be a major surprise.
Given the likelihood of both sides contributing to the scoreline, the Both Teams to Score & Liverpool to Win combo offers great value at 2.72 odds on Bet9ja.
Back the Reds to claim the win with goals at both ends.
Liverpool vs Lille - Liverpool to Win & Goal/Goal @ 2.27
Liverpool vs Lille - Liverpool to Win & Goal/Goal @ 2.27Possible Lineups:
- Liverpool: Alisson; Bradley, Quansah, Van Dijk, Robertson; Endo, Jones; Salah, Elliott, Chiesa; Nunez.
- Lille: Chevalier; Meunier, Diakite, Ribeiro, Ismaily; Andre, Bouaddi; Bakker, Cabella, Sahraoui; David.
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