Liverpool vs Qarabag FK prediction 28.01.2026 | Champions League
Liverpool
Kick off:
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Qarabag FK
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1.16
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10.30
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16.50
Contents
- Competition: Champions League
- Date: 28/01/2026
- KO: 20:00 UK / 21:00 CET
- Venue: Anfield
Looking to bounce back from a devastating defeat at Bournemouth last weekend, Liverpool can secure qualification for the UCL knockout phase when they take on Qarabaq on Wednesday.
Qarabag make the trip to Anfield looking to secure a historic qualification for the playoff phase while the Reds must win to confirm their spot in the last 16 stage.
Now set for a first-ever encounter, an entertaining matchup should be expected at Anfield.
Liverpool team overview
Liverpool turn their attention to the UEFA Champions League after a remarkable 3:2 defeat against Bournemouth on Saturday. Having fought back from two goals behind, Amine Adli´s stoppage-time goal secured a thrilling win for the Cherries.
Arne Slot´s side had enjoyed an 11-game unbeaten run before their dramatic defeat on the south coast last weekend. Despite an improved period of form, the Reds now sit sixth in the Premier League, 14 points behind leaders Arsenal.
Defensive issues remain the biggest concern for the EPL champions. Liverpool conceded at least one goal in six of their last nine games, including home matches against Wolves, Burnley and Barnsley.
A strong home record in this competition should give Liverpool plenty of confidence this week. Slot´s side won 13 of their last 14 home UCL league or group phase fixtures.
Head coach Slot has several players unavailable this week. Ibrahima Konaté, Stefan Bajčetić, Conor Bradley, Giovanni Leoni, Alexander Isak and Federico Chiesa are ruled out.
Last matches of Liverpool
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AFC Bournemouth
3 : 2
Liverpool
Premier League
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Marseille
0 : 3
Liverpool
Champions League
-
Liverpool
1 : 1
Burnley
Premier League
-
Liverpool
4 : 1
Barnsley
FA Cup
-
Arsenal
0 : 0
Liverpool
Premier League
Liverpool lineup
Goalkeeper
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1
Alisson Becker
Defenders
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30
Jeremie Frimpong
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3
Wataru Endo
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4
Virgil van Dijk
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6
Milos Kerkez
Midfielders
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38
Ryan Gravenberch
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10
Alexis Mac Allister
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8
Dominik Szoboszlai
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7
Florian Wirtz
Forwards
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11
Mohamed Salah
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22
Hugo Ekitike
Qarabag FK team overview
Qarabag FK make the trip to Anfield after a shock 2:0 home defeat against Kəpəz in the Azerbaijan Premier Division last weekend.
Perhaps suffering a UCL hangover, Qarabag put themselves on the verge of an historic qualification for the next phase with a stunning 3:2 win against Eintracht Frankfurt last week.
Frequently involved in entertaining continental contests, five of Qarabag's seven UCL games finished with BTTS, and a minimum of four goals scored. With Liverpool vulnerable in defence, Gurban Gurbanov's side will fancy their chances of at least getting on the scoresheet at Anfield.
Coming into the fixture currently 18th in the 36-team UCL, the Azerbaijani champions could secure a playoff spot, even if they lose on Wednesday. A draw or more will all but guarantee their continued participation in the competition.
Head coach Gurbanov is tipped to name the same XI that edged past Frankfurt last week.
Last matches of Qarabag FK
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Qarabag FK
0 : 2
Kapaz
Premier League
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Qarabag FK
3 : 2
Eintracht Frankfurt
Champions League
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Zaglebie Lubin
1 : 3
Qarabag FK
Club Friendlies 3
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Qabala
1 : 2
Qarabag FK
Premier League
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Sabah
2 : 1
Qarabag FK
Premier League
Qarabag FK lineup
Goalkeeper
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99
Mateusz Kochalski
Defenders
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2
Matheus Silva
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13
Bahlul Mustafazade
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81
Kevin Medina
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44
Elvin Jafarquliyev
Midfielders
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35
Pedro Bicalho
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8
Marko Jankovic
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15
Leandro Andrade
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9
Jonathan Montiel
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10
Abdellah Zoubir
Forwards
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17
Camilo Duran
Prediction
Liverpool have been fragile in defence this season, while Qarabag continue to defy expectations in their maiden Champions League, league phase campaign.
BTTS offers plenty of value in Wednesday´s decisive UCL contest.
Three Reasons Why We Expect BTTS
- Liverpool have seen BTTS in 3 of their last 4 matches
- Liverpool have seen BTTS in 3 of their last 4 home matches
- Qarabag have seen BTTS in 5 of their last 7 matches (Champions League)
Main prediction Liverpool - Qarabag FK
Both Teams to Score
Best Odds:
22bet
2.23
Liverpool vs Qarabag FK standings in Champions League
| League Stage | P | W | D | L |
G - A
|
GD | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 20 - 2 | +18 | 21 |
| 2 | FC Bayern München | 7 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 20 - 7 | +13 | 18 |
| 3 | Real Madrid | 7 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 19 - 8 | +11 | 15 |
| 4 | Liverpool | 7 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 14 - 8 | +6 | 15 |
| 5 | Tottenham Hotspur | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 15 - 7 | +8 | 14 |
| 6 | Paris Saint Germain | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 20 - 10 | +10 | 13 |
| 7 | Newcastle United | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 16 - 6 | +10 | 13 |
| 8 | Chelsea | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 14 - 8 | +6 | 13 |
| 9 | FC Barcelona | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 18 - 13 | +5 | 13 |
| 10 | Sporting CP | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 14 - 9 | +5 | 13 |
| 11 | Manchester City | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 13 - 9 | +4 | 13 |
| 12 | Atlético Madrid | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 16 - 13 | +3 | 13 |
| 13 | Atalanta | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 10 - 9 | +1 | 13 |
| 14 | Inter | 7 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 13 - 7 | +6 | 12 |
| 15 | Juventus | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 14 - 10 | +4 | 12 |
| 16 | Borussia Dortmund | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 19 - 15 | +4 | 11 |
| 17 | Galatasaray | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 9 - 9 | 0 | 10 |
| 18 | Qarabağ | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 13 - 15 | -2 | 10 |
| 19 | Olympique Marseille | 7 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 11 - 11 | 0 | 9 |
| 20 | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 10 - 14 | -4 | 9 |
| 21 | Monaco | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 8 - 14 | -6 | 9 |
| 22 | PSV | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 15 - 14 | +1 | 8 |
| 23 | Athletic Club | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 7 - 11 | -4 | 8 |
| 24 | Olympiacos F.C. | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 8 - 13 | -5 | 8 |
| 25 | Napoli | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 7 - 12 | -5 | 8 |
| 26 | FC København | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 11 - 17 | -6 | 8 |
| 27 | Club Brugge | 7 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 12 - 17 | -5 | 7 |
| 28 | Bodø / Glimt | 7 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 12 - 14 | -2 | 6 |
| 29 | Benfica | 7 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 6 - 10 | -4 | 6 |
| 30 | Pafos FC | 7 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 4 - 10 | -6 | 6 |
| 31 | Union Saint-Gilloise | 7 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 7 - 17 | -10 | 6 |
| 32 | Ajax | 7 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 7 - 19 | -12 | 6 |
| 33 | Eintracht Frankfurt | 7 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 10 - 19 | -9 | 4 |
| 34 | Slavia Praha | 7 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 4 - 15 | -11 | 3 |
| 35 | Villarreal | 7 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 5 - 15 | -10 | 1 |
| 36 | Kairat | 7 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 5 - 19 | -14 | 1 |