Liverpool vs Villarreal prediction 20.10.2026 | UEFA Champions League
Liverpool
Kick off:
Date:
Villarreal
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1.52
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4.98
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6.37
Contents
- Competition: UEFA Champions League
- Date: 20th October, 2026
- Kickoff: 20:00 UK / 21:00 CEST
- Venue: Anfield
Liverpool will welcome Villarreal to Anfield on Tuesday, in what promises to be an entertaining UEFA Champions League encounter. The Reds will be looking to make full use of home advantage against a Villarreal side that possesses enough attacking quality to cause problems. With both teams capable of creating and converting chances, this fixture could produce an open contest with goals at both ends.
Liverpool vs Villarreal Head to Head (H2H) stats
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Villarreal
2 : 3
Liverpool
Champions League
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Liverpool
2 : 0
Villarreal
Champions League
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Liverpool
3 : 0
Villarreal
Europa League
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Villarreal
1 : 0
Liverpool
Europa League
Liverpool have historically had the better of this fixture. Across four competitive meetings, the Reds have won three times and lost once, scoring eight goals in the process. Liverpool also won both legs when the sides met in the 2021/22 Champions League semi-finals, winning 2-0 at Anfield before completing a 3-2 comeback in Spain.
The most recent meeting at Anfield ended 2-0 to Liverpool, meaning Villarreal have never won at the stadium in a competitive fixture.
Liverpool team overview
Liverpool have shown considerable attacking firepower in Europe, scoring eight goals in two matches. Their 6-3 win over LASK was particularly impressive, with Bradley Barcola scoring a hat-trick and the Reds producing 21 shots in their subsequent 2-1 league victory over Brentford.
There is also encouraging news regarding Alexander Isak. After missing Liverpool's previous two matches, the Swedish striker returned against Brentford and scored the winning goal. Dominik Szoboszlai also started, while Cody Gakpo appeared from the bench, suggesting Liverpool's attacking options are improving ahead of Villarreal.
However, Liverpool remain without several longer-term absentees. Conor Bradley and Giovanni Leoni continue their recoveries, while Hugo Ekitiké remains unavailable. Leoni's rehabilitation has been delayed, with his return to team training pushed back.
Last matches of Liverpool
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Brentford
1 : 2
Liverpool
Premier League
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LASK Linz
3 : 6
Liverpool
Champions League
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Liverpool
0 : 3
Manchester City
Premier League
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AFC Bournemouth
0 : 1
Liverpool
Premier League
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Liverpool
3 : 1
Tottenham Hotspur
Carabao Cup
Liverpool lineup
Goalkeeper
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1
Alisson Becker
Defenders
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33
Ronald Araújo
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4
Virgil van Dijk
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5
Jérémy Jacquet
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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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7
Florian Wirtz
Forwards
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29
Bradley Barcola
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73
Rio Ngumoha
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9
Alexander Isak
Villarreal team overview
Villarreal have produced mixed results domestically but have demonstrated that they can compete against strong European opposition. Their 3-1 victory over Napoli was particularly significant, while they have scored five goals across their first two Champions League matches.
Georges Mikautadze has already registered a goal and an assist in the competition, while centre-back Santiago Mouriño has scored twice.
The Yellow Submarine will nevertheless be missing Nicolas Pépé and Tajon Buchanan. Buchanan is recovering from a hamstring injury suffered during the international break and has been ruled out for several matches, while Pépé is also unavailable.
Last matches of Villarreal
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Villarreal
0 : 0
Elche
La Liga
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Villarreal
3 : 1
Napoli
Champions League
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Real Madrid
1 : 0
Villarreal
La Liga
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Villarreal
3 : 1
Levante
La Liga
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Malaga
1 : 3
Villarreal
La Liga
Villarreal lineup
Goalkeeper
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1
Luiz Júnior
Defenders
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3
Alex Freeman
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15
Santiago Mouriño
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12
Renato Veiga
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20
Carlos Romero
Midfielders
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14
Santi Comesaña
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18
Pape Gueye
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10
Alberto Moleiro
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24
Nathan Saliba
Forwards
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7
Gerard Moreno
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9
Georges Mikautadze
Prediction
Liverpool should have enough quality and home advantage to maintain their perfect Champions League record. Villarreal have enough attacking quality to threaten, which should ultimately produce a BTTS outcome.
Prediction: Both Teams to Score (BTTS).
Three reasons we expect BTTS
- Villarreal have scored in both of their Champions League matches this season, netting twice away to Borussia Dortmund and three times against Napoli.
- Liverpool have conceded in both of their Champions League games, beating Atlético Madrid 2-1 before a 6-3 victory away to LASK.
- Both teams have scored in 17 of Villarreal’s last 20 matches (85%).
Main prediction Liverpool - Villarreal
Both Teams to Score
Best Odds:
Melbet
1.61
Liverpool vs Villarreal standings in Champions League
| League Stage | P | W | D | L |
G - A
|
GD | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Paris Saint Germain | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 10 - 3 | +7 | 6 |
| 2 | FC Barcelona | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 9 - 2 | +7 | 6 |
| 3 | Aston Villa | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 9 - 2 | +7 | 6 |
| 4 | VfB Stuttgart | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6 - 1 | +5 | 6 |
| 5 | Liverpool | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 8 - 4 | +4 | 6 |
| 6 | Sporting CP | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5 - 1 | +4 | 6 |
| 7 | Arsenal | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 - 0 | +4 | 6 |
| 8 | Real Madrid | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6 - 4 | +2 | 6 |
| 9 | Real Betis | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6 - 4 | +2 | 6 |
| 10 | FC Bayern München | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 8 - 3 | +5 | 4 |
| 11 | Shakhtar Donetsk | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 - 2 | +2 | 4 |
| 12 | Como | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 6 - 4 | +2 | 3 |
| 13 | Manchester United | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 - 2 | +2 | 3 |
| 14 | Villarreal | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 - 4 | +1 | 3 |
| 15 | Atlético de Madrid | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 - 2 | +1 | 3 |
| 16 | Club Brugge | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 6 - 6 | 0 | 3 |
| 17 | Manchester City | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 - 4 | 0 | 3 |
| 18 | Borussia Dortmund | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 - 3 | 0 | 3 |
| 19 | Lens | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 - 4 | -1 | 3 |
| 20 | AEK Athens | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 - 3 | -1 | 3 |
| 21 | RB Leipzig | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 - 4 | -2 | 3 |
| 22 | Sabah | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 - 4 | -2 | 3 |
| 23 | Feyenoord | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 - 7 | -3 | 3 |
| 24 | Bodø / Glimt | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 - 5 | -4 | 3 |
| 25 | Roma | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 - 5 | -1 | 1 |
| 26 | PSV | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 - 2 | -1 | 1 |
| 27 | Viking | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 - 6 | -2 | 1 |
| 28 | Fenerbahçe | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 - 7 | -6 | 1 |
| 29 | Inter | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 - 6 | -2 | 0 |
| 30 | Porto | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 - 5 | -3 | 0 |
| 31 | Slavia Praha | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 - 5 | -3 | 0 |
| 32 | Napoli | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 - 4 | -3 | 0 |
| 33 | LASK | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 - 7 | -4 | 0 |
| 34 | LOSC Lille | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 - 6 | -4 | 0 |
| 35 | Galatasaray | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 - 7 | -5 | 0 |
| 36 | Slovan Bratislava | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 - 9 | -8 | 0 |