Liverpool v Real Madrid – Preview, Predictions and Best Bets

The Reds have lost six of their last eight fixtures, but they have six points from three matches in this competition. The match sees the return to Merseyside of Xabi Alonso and Trent Alexander-Arnold.

Match: Liverpool v Real Madrid
When: Tuesday, 04 Nov 2025

Liverpool Form

Arne Slot’s side got a key three points in their last match. Even with that victory, it’s six losses in eight fixtures for a Liverpool side in a genuine crisis. A 2-1 loss at Crystal Palace was followed by a 1-0 loss in Istanbul at Galatasaray. A late goal led to a 2-1 loss at Chelsea before a shock 2-1 home loss to Man Utd after another late goal leaked.

A 5-1 win at Eintracht Frankfurt gave some relief, but two more losses followed. Liverpool lost 3-2 at Brentford before a poor 3-0 Carabao Cup defeat at Anfield versus Crystal Palace with a second-string XI. On Saturday, Liverpool beat Aston Villa 2-0 as they allowed a paltry 0.41 xG to their opponents.

Liverpool Team News

Arne Slot is without three players, whilst two more need late fitness tests. Alisson Becker will play no part in goal and young defender Giovanni Leoni is out at centre back. Jeremie Frimpong is injured at right back.

Curtis Jones and Alexander Isak are not expected to be available for this one, but one of them could sneak onto the bench. Florian Wirtz could be left on the bench once again.

Liverpool Motivation

Motivation will be very high for this match in front of their vocal fans. Liverpool will play to win the fixture and won’t see a draw as a particularly good result.

Right now, Liverpool can’t be too open and attacking. Their defence looks fragile and exposed of late.

Real Madrid Form

Real Madrid won their first seven matches of their season. A 5-2 thrashing followed against Atletico Madrid in the derby as they allowed six big chances. The response since then has been strong with six straight victories. They beat Kairat Almaty 5-0 on matchday two and enjoyed a 3-1 win over Villarreal with 3.52 xG and 26 shots.

They won 1-0 at nine-man Getafe and 1-0 at home versus Juventus on matchday three. A crucial 2-1 home win over Barcelona saw them put up an impressive 3.63 xG and 23 shots. On Saturday, they outshot Valencia 21-4 in a 4-0 victory.    

Real Madrid Team News

Coach Xabi Alonso is set to be without David Alaba, Antonio Rudiger and Dani Carvajal in defence. Dani Ceballos has shaken off a knock and is back in contention.

Arda Guler is a slight doubt after his early withdrawal vs Valencia. Franco Mastantuono will play no part, but Trent Alexander-Arnold should start against his former club.

Real Madrid Motivation

With Alonso and Alexander-Arnold returning to Anfield, motivation will be very high. Madrid will go into this game with no fear and will the belief that they can win.

Alonso will look to dominate the game. He will know the weaknesses of the Reds at fullback and look to get bodies forward.

Key Stats

• Liverpool have lost 6 of their last 8 matches
• Liverpool have conceded 33 goals in their last 18 fixtures
• Real Madrid have won their last 6 matches
• Real Madrid’s Mbappé has scored 60 goals in 90 UCL matches
• Real’s Mbappe has scored 5 goals in 3 UCL matches this season

Verdict

Liverpool’s weekend win may have given some relief, but Real Madrid have every chance of winning at Anfield. The Reds’ defence may not be able to cope with all the firepower in the Los Blancos XI.

Best Bet: Real Madrid win at 2.64

Featured Bet: Real Madrid win, Both Teams to Score and Mbappe to score anytime at 4.00