Are Liverpool FC just built for European competition? Is it simply in their DNA to succeed in the UEFA Champions League? Saturday evening might bring more credence to this idea as the Reds go for their sixth UCL/European Cup in Madrid against Tottenham Hotspur.
Like United in the league or Arsenal in the FA Cup, the UCL seems to be Liverpool’s specialty. That’s part of why they’re so heavily favored this weekend. If you’re doing any sports betting this week, you’ll see the UCL final odds strongly on the side of the Reds. The main reason for their status as heavy favorites though is their extremely dominant form. It hasn’t resulted in a trophy yet, but that is likely to change in a couple days.
The Bank Liverpool FC Starting XI Prediction for Champions League Final
Forwards: Sadio Mane, Roberto Firmino, Mohamed Salah
Midfielders: Georginio Wijnaldum, Fabinho, Jordan Henderson
Back line: Trent Alexander-Arnold, Joel Matip Virgil van Dijk, Andrew Robertson
Goalkeeper: Alisson
Liverpool vs Tottenham Hotspur UEFA Champions League Final FYIs
Kickoff: Saturday, June 1, 8pm, Wanda Metropolitano Stadium, Madrid
Injury Report: Tottenham Hotspur Liverpool
Exclusive interview/match preview with LFC UCL legend Vladimir Smicer: part 1 part 2
Starting XI Predictions: Liverpool Tottenham Hotspur
Manager Press Conference Videos and Quotes: Mauricio Pochettino Jurgen Klopp
Odds via Betfair: Tottenham 10/3, Draw 5/2, Liverpool 10/11
Google Result Probability (after 90 minutes): Liverpool win 48% Draw 27% Tottenham Hotspur win 25%
Prediction: Liverpool 2, Tottenham Hotspur 1
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