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Karl Matchett

Liverpool vs Villarreal prediction: How will Champions League fixture play out tonight?

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Villarreal have not set La Liga on fire this year, mostly due to a very average away record, but in the Champions League they have already upset two heavyweights and Liverpool are next in line.

Unai Emery’s side knocked out Juventus in the last 16 and Bayern Munich in the quarters to take their surprise place in the last four - having won the Europa League last season, of course.

Jurgen Klopp’s side are still in the running to win three more competitions in addition to the domestic cup they picked up earlier in the campaign, putting them on the brink of history - yet still potentially ending the season with no further silverware if they slip up.

There’s a lot riding on the semi-final for both clubs, not least of all because Villarreal will only reach the Europa League at best for next term if they fail to win the Champions League outright this year.

Here’s everything you need to know ahead of the first leg.

When is the match?

Liverpool vs Villarreal kicks off at 8pm BST on Wednesday 27 April at Anfield.

Where can I watch it?

The match, like all Champions League games this season, will be on BT Sport. They will broadcast the game on BT Sport 2 and BT Sport Ultimate, while subscribers can also stream the fixture via the BT Sport app and desktop website.

Confirmed line-ups

Liverpool XI: Alisson, Alexander-Arnold, Konate, Van Dijk, Robertson, Fabinho, Henderson, Thiago, Salah, Mane, Diaz

Villarreal XI: Rulli, Foyth, Albiol, Torres, Estupinan, Chukwueze, Parejo, Capoue, Coquelin, Danjuma, Lo Celso

Odds

Liverpool 3/10

Draw 51/10

Villarreal 23/2

Prediction

A home win should be in the offing given the Reds’ Anfield form, but Villarreal should make the encounter competitive and be a threat on the break to ensure the tie isn’t over before the second leg back in Spain. Liverpool 3-1 Villarreal.

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