Liverpool will have to put their torrid Premier League form behind them today if they are to complete the job against RB Leipzig and reach the Champions League quarter-finals.
The Reds were beaten 1-0 by relegation-threatened Fulham in the Premier League on Sunday, their sixth successive league defeat at Anfield, the first such run in the club’s history.
With that in mind, it is perhaps a blessing in disguise that this “home” leg is being played across the continent at a neutral venue in Budapest because of current coronavirus travel restrictions.
Despite their domestic struggles, Jurgen Klopp’s side will be warm favourite to advance, having won the first leg 2-0 last month.
Date, kick-off time and venue location
Liverpool vs RB Leipzig is scheduled for an 8pm GMT kick-off on Wednesday, March 10, 2021.
The game will be played behind closed doors at the Puskas Arena in Budapest because of coronavirus restrictions.
Where to watch Liverpool vs RB Leipzig
TV channel: The match will be televised on BT Sport.
Live stream: BT Sport subscribers will be able to watch the match online via the website or BT Sport app.
Liverpool vs RB Leipzig lineups and team news
Liverpool: Alisson, Alexander-Arnold, Phillips, Kabak, Robertson, Thiago, Fabinho, Wijnaldum, Mane, Salah, Jota
Subs: Milner, Keita, Adrian, Oxlade-Chamberlain, Jones, Tsimikas, Shaqiri, Origi, Ben Davies, Rhys Williams, Neco Williams, Harvey Davies
RB Leipzig: Gulacsi, Mukiele, Upamecano, Klostermann, Kampl, Adams, Olmo, Sabitzer, Nkunku, Poulsen, Forsberg
Subs: Orban, Konate, Haidara, Hwang, Sorloth, Samardzic, Kluivert, Halstenberg, Martinez, Henrichs
Referee: Clement Turpin
Liverpool vs RB Leipzig prediction
Liverpool’s confidence is understandably shot but the Champions League now takes on even greater precedence in their season and could provide a welcome break from their domestic struggles.
A draw would see them comfortably through to the last-eight.
1-1 draw, Liverpool to progress
Liverpool vs RB Leipzig head to head (h2h) results
The first leg between the two sides, which Liverpool won 2-0, is their only previous meeting.
Liverpool vs RB Leipzig odds and betting tips
- Liverpool to qualify: 2/13
- RB Leipzig to qualify: 6/1
- Leipzig to win 1-0: Between 13/1 and 14/1
