Liverpool vs Real Madrid Predictions

• Liverpool have lost six of their last eight matches
• Real Madrid have won 13 of 14 games this term
• The visitors have rattled off six wins in a row ahead of this trip
• Mbappe has failed to score in one of his last 14 games for club and country

Big reversal in fortunes

The new Champions League format is creating some frequent rivalries in Europe, including this one. These two sides met at Anfield in November of 2024, plenty has changed for the pair in the close to 12 months since.

At that point, Real Madrid were faltering under Carlo Ancelotti, with key attacking additions leaving the team looking top-heavy and easy to pick off. Liverpool, at that stage topping the Premier League table along with the 36-team Champions League table, eased to a 2-0 victory.

Former Liverpool man Xabi Alonso could have been leading the Reds that day, but he’s moved to Real Madrid and he’s got them functioning as a unit again. As for the hosts, their summer signings have left them looking top-heavy, with Los Blancos aiming to pick them off at Anfield.

Reds are hard to contain

Despite Liverpool’s run of six defeats in eight, their attacking talent means they’re a threat in big games. However, Alonso is happy to tweak his approach from game to game, while he’s likely to have some methods to expose Liverpool’s shaky backline.

Real Madrid are top of La Liga, while they’ve won six straight games in all competitions. The Spaniards have three wins from three in Europe this term, so they’re backed to claim all three points in midweek.

Real aren’t likely to play into Liverpool’s hands as Aston Villa did at the weekend. The visitors have also claimed some impressive scalps this season, while they’ve won 13 of their first 14 games in this campaign. Liverpool’s attacking threat should turn this into a high-scoring contest, but Real are backed to emerge with the points.

Mbapppe to score again

Kylian Mbappe is a standout goalscorer selection on Tuesday, with the Frenchman scoring in 13 of his previous 14 appearances for club and country.

Mbappe netted in their El Clasico win over Barcelona last month, while he struck twice in Saturday’s 4-0 win over Valencia. He has five goals in three Champions League games this term, a tally he can boost against a troubled Reds’ backline.