After taking the lead in the Premier League, Liverpool now aims to take the lead in the UEFA Champions League as they face Bayer Leverkusen in their fourth game in the competition.
With a win over Brighton and defeats against Arsenal and Manchester City, the Reds sit two points clear at the top after 10 games. Arne Slott's side stands out as the only team to have an unblemished record in the Champions League apart from English rivals Aston Villa.
In the Bundesliga, reigning champions Bayer Leverkusen have had a difficult run, managing just four wins in nine league games. Although it has been difficult to beat with just one loss and four draws, Xabi Alonso's side remains unbeaten in the Champions League with two wins and a draw.
What time does Liverpool vs Bayer Leverkusen kick-off?
Start:
Tuesday 5 November 2024 at 8 pm (UK)
Wednesday, November 6, 2024 at 1:30 AM (IST)
Location: Anfield
Formula
Liverpool (all competitions): W-W-N-W-W
Bayer Leverkusen (all competitions): N-W-N-N-W
Face to Face
- Matches: 4
- Liverpool: 3
- Bayer Leverkusen: 0
- Draws: 1
Liverpool vs Bayer Leverkusen lineups, Team news
Liverpool will be without some of their big names for this game, although most should be back in action by the end of November. The injury bug seems to have taken another bite, with Ibrahima Konaté suffering a hand/wrist problem that occurred during the recent 2-1 win over Brighton, but at the last press conference Slot made it clear that the French will be available for this shock.
The Reds' current absentees include Alisson Becker (hamstring), Harvey Elliott (broken leg), Diogo Jota (rib injury) and Federico Chiesa (muscular strain).
Expected Liverpool formation (4-2-3-1, from right to left): Kelleher (GK) - Alexander-Arnold, Gomez, Van Dijk, Robertson - Mac Allister, Gravenberch - Salah, Jones, Diaz - Nunez.
Injured: Alisson, Elliott, Jota, Chiesa
Suspended: none
Leverkusen will also be missing some key players, with some missing almost the entire season. The team will have to cope without Amine Adli (broken leg), Jeanuel Belocian (leg injury), and Nordi Mukiele (thigh injury).
On a slightly more positive note, Martin Terrier is dealing with a less serious injury and could be back in days rather than weeks, potentially making him available for the Liverpool match.
Predicted eleven from Bayer Leverkusen (3-4-2-1, from right to left): Hradecky (GK) - Tapsoba, Tah, Hincapie - Frimpong, Xhaka, Garcia, Grimaldo - Terrier, Wirtz - Boniface.
Injured: Adli, Belocian, Mukiele
Suspended: none
Liverpool vs Bayer Leverkusen Prediction
Liverpool may be on top under Slott, but since the start of October, none of their wins have been truly dominant. Signs of fatigue were evident against Brighton, particularly in the first half, suggesting fatigue could be setting in. In this context, a resilient Leverkusen team, which has become a specialist in the draw in the 2024-25 season, could end Liverpool's flawless run in the Champions League. While Alonso's side may no longer have the unstoppable lead they once had, they still have what it takes to keep the Reds at bay.
Prediction: Liverpool 1-1 Bayer Leverkusen
Champions League fixture schedule this week
(All times Eastern)
Date | Time | Event/Match | How to Watch |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuesday, Nov. 5 | 12:00 p.m. | Slovan Bratislava vs Dinamo Zagreb | Paramount+, CBS Sports Golazo Network |
| 12:45 p.m. | PSV vs Girona | Paramount+ | |
| 12:45 p.m. | UEFA Champions League Today (Pre-match) | Paramount+ | |
| 2:00 p.m. | Champions League Matchday | CBS Sports Network, Paramount+ | |
| 2:30 p.m. | The Golazo Show | CBS Sports Golazo Network | |
| 3:00 p.m. | Borussia Dortmund vs Sturm Graz | Paramount+ | |
| 3:00 p.m. | Celtic vs RB Leipzig | Paramount+ | |
| 3:00 p.m. | Real Madrid vs AC Milan | Paramount+, CBS Sports Golazo Network | |
| 3:00 p.m. | Lille vs Juventus | Paramount+ | |
| 3:00 p.m. | Liverpool vs Bayer Leverkusen | CBS Sports Network, Paramount+ | |
| 3:00 p.m. | Sporting Lisbon vs Manchester City | Paramount+ | |
| 3:00 p.m. | Bologna vs Monaco | Paramount+ | |
| 5:00 p.m. | UEFA Champions League Today (Post-match) | CBS Sports Network, Paramount+ | |
| 5:00 p.m. | Scoreline | CBS Sports Golazo Network | |
| 7:00 p.m. | The Champions Club | CBS Sports Golazo Network |
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