Liverpool vs Real Madrid: Prediction, Betting Tips & Odds

Liverpool vs Real Madrid betting tips

Liverpool take on Real Madrid in the Champions League this week, with Arne Slot looking to build on the weekend’s win over Aston Villa as the Dutchman steadies the ship at Anfield.

The Reds’s 2-0 win over Villa put an end to a run of defeats but Liverpool have still lost six of their last eight games in all competitions, with the defending champions sitting in third in the Premier League, seven points behind leaders Arsenal.

The Reds have fared better in Europe of late but the loss to Galatasaray was perhaps one of the most alarming results of their recent run, and with the league title already arguably slipping away, Slot may well be forced to focus on Europe, especially after the Carabao Cup exit at the hands of Crystal Palace last week.

However, it’s not getting any easier for Liverpool over the next few fixtures, with Manchester City up next in the league after this visit from Real Madrid.

Los Blancos have only lost once so far this season and sit top of La Liga on 30 points after their recent 2-1 win over rivals Barcelona in El Clasico, and in many ways things could hardly be going better for Xabi Alonso on paper (or at least in terms of results).

While things at the Bernabeu aren’t all as rosy as they seem, Madrid remain one of the most talented sides in Europe, but despite their recent results and continental pedigree they aren’t quite among the favourites to win another European Cup, with longer Champions League odds on betting sites than Liverpool.

Both sides’ recent form means that you might expect the visitors to be the favourites ahead of a huge match at Anfield, but football betting sites are favouring the hosts to pick up an important win.

Liverpool vs Real Madrid prediction: Reds to fight to home draw

Liverpool had lost six of their last seven matches before the win over Aston Villa last week, and while the club hope to be back to winning ways more permanently now, they face two tough tests in their next matches against Madrid and City.

Two wins in these games could help to re-define the Reds’ season as Slot continues to try and find ways to gel his new-look side, and the sort of confidence earned from wins over this sort of side cannot be overstated.

However, the fact remains that several sides have found plenty of joy playing in a certain way against the Reds, including sides with far less star talent than Madrid.

Liverpool have won just two of their last five matches in all competitions and fell to recent home defeats against Manchester United and Crystal Palace, scoring 10 goals and conceding nine in the process.

Meanwhile, Madrid have won all of their last five, scoring 11 and conceding just twice. However, Liverpool rarely go a game without scoring at home, so you can expect them to find the net in this one.

But while the recent form suggests only one winner, the reality is far from straightforward, with Liverpool needing points more than the visitors as they look to rise into the automatic qualification places.

Given that Madrid are in better form while Liverpool are playing at home, it is difficult to back one team outright for this one. In fact, betting sites can barely find anything to separate these two sides, with both priced at 11/4 for the ‘win and both teams to score’ market.

And with that in mind, we think it’ll be a slightly cagey affair at Anfield, so a wager on a draw and both teams to score could offer good value.

Liverpool vs Real Madrid prediction 1: Draw and both teams to score - 3/1 Bet365

Liverpool vs Real Madrid betting tip: Mbappe to continue streak

Kylian Mbappe is perhaps the most in-form player in Europe right now alongside Harry Kane and Erling Haaland, with the 26-year-old having scored 18 goals across 14 games to start the 2025/26 season.

These goals include 13 in La Liga and five in the Champions League so far, meaning Mbappe is currently the top scorer in both competitions (though he is joint with Kane in the latter).

His form has been so impressive that he has now moved to the outright favourite in the Champions League top scorer odds.

This is no surprise considering he has scored in all but two of his 14 matches this season, failing to score just once in La Liga – on 30 August – and once in the Champions League, last time out against Juventus.

Overall, Mbappe has scored 15 goals in his last 11 matches, and though his odds to score anytime are understandably low, it is certainly difficult to bet against the Frenchman at this moment in time, and with Liverpool’s defence having struggled against inferior players so far this season, it is easy to see him finding some joy at Anfield.

Liverpool vs Real Madrid prediction 2: Kylian Mbappe to score anytime - 1/1 PricedUp

Liverpool vs Real Madrid team news

Liverpool: The Reds will need a late fitness check on Alexander Isak as the Swedish striker bids to make a comeback from injury having missed the win over Villa. This match will also come slightly too soon for Alisson, while Curtis Jones and Jeremie Frimpong are not expected to return until later this month.

Real Madrid: Dani Carvajal has been sidelined for the foreseeable after knee surgery, while Antonio Rudiger also remains sidelined. David Alaba is a doubt after not featuring since coming off against Getafe on 19 October, while Trent Alexander-Arnold is not expected to start against his old side despite being back in the squad for the win over Valencia last weekend.

Liverpool vs Real Madrid predicted line-ups

Liverpool XI: Mamardashvili; Bradley, Konate, van Dijk, Kerkez; Gravenberch, Szoboszlai; Salah, wirtz, Gakpo; Ekitike.

Real Madrid XI: Courtois; Valverde, Militao, Huijsen, Carreras; Guler, Tchouameni, Camavinga, Vini Jr.; Bellingham, Mbappe.

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