Heading into UCL group stage match day six of six, Liverpool still have some work to do. They haven’t booked a place in the knockout round yet, but the odds are definitely in their favor to do so. What an astounding disappointment and upset it would be if the European trophy holders didn’t go through, huh?
You know that Reds boss Jurgen Klopp simply won’t let that happen, and thus you can expect him to field a very strong side on Tuesday night when his team travels to RB Salzburg.
Liverpool’s opposition have a very poor chance of moving on to the knockout round as they would need to win here and get some help from Genk, the last place team in the grouping.
They are a difficult team to defend against though as they are the third highest scoring side in Europe thus far. Let’s take a look at what lineup Klopp might use as he attempts to slow them down.
Liverpool FC Starting XI Prediction at RB Salzburg
Mane Firmino Salah
Wijnaldum Henderson Oxlade-Chamberlain
Robertson Van Dijk Lovren Alexander-Arnold
Alisson
Liverpool FC vs RB Salzburg UCL Group Stage FYIs
team news for both sides: go to this link
Kickoff: Dec. 10, 5:55 pm Red Bull Arena Salzburg
Form Guide: Liverpool- DWWWL RB Salzburg- WDLLW
Odds: 20/23 Liverpool win, 16/5 draw, 29/10 RB Salzburg victory
Google’s result probability: 52% Liverpool win, 23% draw, 25% RB Salzburg victory
Prediction: Liverpool FC 5, RB Salzburg 4
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