Liverpool had a blast in Austria as they hammered LASK 6-3 in their Champions League clash and it was great to see the new signing Bradley Barcola from PSG grab a hat trick. With some attacking options still missing the news gives the squad a big boost ahead of tougher tests. Fans in Nigeria are already buzzing about how this result sets up the reds nicely for the group stage push.
Team Form
Liverpool sit on six points from two games and look set to cruise into the knockout phase without much drama. A few key players could return from injury for the home tie against Villarreal which will help the coach rotate his squad. The young lads bring plenty of energy but they still need more polish to match the senior stars week in week out.
- Liverpool scored six goals in their last European outing showing strong attacking depth
- Villarreal ended a long winless run by beating Napoli 3-1 at home
- Young players in the Liverpool side offer fresh legs but lack finishing touch at times
Tactical Analysis
Villarreal finally got their first Champions League win of the season after ten straight games without success and that should lift their confidence for the trip to Anfield. The Spanish side can cause problems on the counter but they will face a stern test against a Liverpool team that loves to press high and create overloads. Expect both sides to trade blows with plenty of open play and end to end action on the cards.
Betting Proposal
With both teams showing attacking intent the match looks likely to produce goals from open play and set pieces. The types we like here focus on an open game where defenses might struggle to keep clean sheets.
Liverpool and Villarreal to score four goals or more with over 3.5 goals at 2.25 and both teams to find the net at 1.60.
