Semi-Final First Leg – Liverpool vs Villarreal Preview & Prediction
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THE FACTS
When is Liverpool vs Villarreal taking place? Liverpool vs Villarreal will take place on Wednesday 27th April, 2022 at 20:00 (UK)
Where is Liverpool vs Villarreal taking place? Liverpool vs Villarreal will take place at Anfield in Liverpool
Where can I get tickets for Liverpool vs Villarreal? Ticket information for Liverpool vs Villarreal can be found on each club’s official website
What TV channel is Liverpool vs Villarreal on in the UK? Liverpool vs Villarreal will be televised live on BT Sport
Where can I stream Liverpool vs Villarreal in the UK? BT Sport subscribers can stream Liverpool vs Villarreal live via the BT Sport website & app
THE TEAM NEWS
LIVERPOOL
PREDICTED XI (4-3-3): Alisson; Alexander-Arnold, Konate, Van Dijk, Robertson; Henderson, Fabinho, Thiago; Salah, Mane, Diaz
UNAVAILABLE:
QUESTIONABLE: Firmino (Injured)
VILLARREAL
PREDICTED XI (4-3-3): Rulli; Foyth, Albiol, Torres, Estupinan; Parejo, Capoue, Coquelin; Lo Celso, Alcacer, Danjuma
UNAVAILABLE: A. Moreno (Injured)
QUESTIONABLE: G. Moreno (Injured)
THE PREDICTION
Quadruple-chasing Liverpool are undoubtedly the favourites in this semi-final with Villarreal very much the surprise package in this season’s Champions League campaign. The Spanish side have revelled in their underdog status though, with European giants Juventus and Bayern falling victim to them in the last two rounds. Cup specialist Unai Emery is no stranger to these occasions, but this could be a step too far for them against Jurgen Klopp’s winning machine, whose relentless assault on all fronts is showing no sign of abating. Roared on by the Anfield faithful, you’d have to favour the hosts in this first leg with the win to nil market offering extra value.
