Liverpool vs Lille – LIVE!
Liverpool can tonight secure safe passage in the Champions League knockouts rounds when they host Lille at Anfield. Arne Slot’s side are almost guaranteed to reach the next stage regardless of what happens but just a point from tonight’s clash will rubber stamp their progress.
The Reds have won all six of their games thus far and will likely finish top of the new-look first stage. They are three points clear of nearest challengers Barcelona as things stand and few would bet against them topping the 36-team table on current form.
They will, however, need to be on their game against the French outfit. Lille have 13 points from their opening six games having already beaten both Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid and could take a huge step towards progress with three points on Merseyside. Follow all the action LIVE with Standard Sport’s dedicated match blog!
Liverpool vs Lille latest news
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Kick-off time and venue: 8pm GMT; Anfield
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TV channel and live stream: Amazon Prime
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Prediction: Liverpool to win
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Confirmed Liverpool lineup
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Confirmed Lille lineup
Liverpool 0-0 Lille
20:08 , Jonathan Gorrie
07 mins: Early chance for Lille aside, there’s not been a lot to shout about just yet.
Liverpool 0-0 Lille
20:06 , Jonathan Gorrie
05 mins: Liverpool have settled now, albeit they are yet to create much themselves.
Liverpool 0-0 Lille
20:01 , Jonathan Gorrie
01 mins: Brilliant start from Lille, Gudmundsson firing just wide after breaking through the lines.
Liverpool vs Lille
20:00 , Jonathan Gorrie
KICK-OFF!
Liverpool vs Lille
19:33 , Jonathan Gorrie
Former Reds striker Daniel Sturridge delivers his verdict on those famous European nights at Anfield!
Liverpool vs Lille
19:00 , Jonathan Gorrie
Nunez, Bradley, Quansah and Jones all come in for Konate, Mac Allister, Gakpo and Alexander-Arnold.
Confirmed Lille lineup
18:59 , Jonathan Gorrie
Lille XI: Chevalier; Mandi, Diakite, Alexsandro, Gudmundsson; Andre, Mukau; Cabella, Haraldsson, Bakker, David
Subs: Mannone, Cailard, Gomes, Sahraoui, Meunier, Bayo, Mbappe, Ismaily, Bouaddi, Cossier
Confirmed Liverpool lineup
18:56 , Jonathan Gorrie
Liverpool XI: Alisson; Bradley, Van Dijk, Quansah, Tsimikas; Gravenberch, Jones; Salah, Szoboszlai, Diaz; Nunez
Subs: Kelleher, Jaros, Endo, Konate, Mac Allister, Chiesa, Gakpo, Elliott, Robertson, Alexander-Arnold, Danns, Morton
Mohamed Salah transfer latest as Al Hilal manager breaks silence over January deal
18:33 , Jonathan Gorrie
Al Hilal manager Jorge Jesus has ruled out a January transfer for Liverpool star Mohamed Salah, but has suggested there could be movement at the end of the season.
Salah is now into the final five months of his contract with the Reds and has been vocal all season about the lack of progression over an extension.
Read the full story here!
Liverpool vs Lille
18:16 , Jonathan Gorrie
A big night under the lights!
Arne Slot praises Liverpool star who helped spark Darwin Nunez heroics: ‘Don’t forget him’
18:01 , Jonathan Gorrie
Arne Slot was full of praise for Darwin Nunez after his dramatic late brace for Liverpool against Brentford, but also singled out Harvey Elliott’s important contributions off the bench.
Despite producing a huge total of 37 shots, the Premier League leaders looked to be heading towards a third consecutive frustrating top-flight draw at the Gtech Community Stadium that would have left their lead at the summit vulnerable to being cut down to as low as two points with title rivals Arsenal hosting Aston Villa later on Saturday.
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What do Liverpool need to qualify for Champions League knockout stage tonight?
17:55 , Jonathan Gorrie
Having won all six of their games in the Champions League this season, a draw against Lille could be enough to see them through into the knockout stage tonight.
Arne Slot confirms injury timeline for Diogo Jota and Joe Gomez after blows
17:52 , Jonathan Gorrie
Diogo Jota is facing “weeks” out after suffering a fresh injury setback, Arne Slot has confirmed.
The Liverpool forward scored off the bench to earn Liverpool a point against Nottingham Forest last week, but he picked up an injury in that cameo and missed Saturday’s win over Brentford.
There was no sign of Jota in team training on Monday, ahead of Liverpool’s Champions League clash with Lille in midweek, and Slot provided an update on both Jota and Joe Gomez in his pre-match press conference.
Read the full story here!
Liverpool vs Lille: Latest Champions League odds tonight
17:36 , Jonathan Gorrie
Liverpool to win: 1/5
Draw: 7/2
Lille to win: 19/2
Odds via Betfair and subject to change.
Liverpool vs Lille: Head to head (h2h) history and results
17:36 , Jonathan Gorrie
Liverpool wins: 1
Draws: 0
Lille wins: 1
Liverpool vs Lille: Champions League score prediction today
17:32 , Jonathan Gorrie
Liverpool may not have been at their best in the last few weeks, but have been imperious in Europe all season and should have few problems at home tonight.
Lille are no pushovers, of course, sitting third in Ligue 1, albeit sitting some distance behind leaders PSG, but the Reds will have enough about them to earn another win.
Liverpool to win, 2-0.
Lille team news vs Liverpool today
17:31 , Jonathan Gorrie
Lille will be without defenders Tiago Santos and Samuel Umtiti due to injury.
Ethan Mbappe will also miss out, while Matias Fernandez-Pardo and Edon Zhegrova are both doubts.
Liverpool team news vs Lille today
17:31 , Jonathan Gorrie
Darwin Nunez will tonight hope to lead the line for Liverpool in their Champions League clash against Lille.
The Uruguayan climbed off the bench at the weekend to break Brentford hearts with two late goals to ensure victory for the Reds.
That result allowed Liverpool to extend their lead at the top of the Premier League table to six points.
Diogo Jota missed the Brentford game after picking up a knock in the draw with Nottingham Forest and will be out for “weeks”, along with Joe Gomez.
Liverpool vs Lille: TV channel and live stream for Champions League today
17:30 , Jonathan Gorrie
TV channel: The game will be broadcast on Amazon Prime Video. Coverage starts at 6.30pm GMT ahead of an 8pm kick-off.
Live stream: Subscribers will be able to watch on a live stream via the Amazon Prime Video website or app.
LIVE coverage: Follow all the action with Standard Sport’s dedicated match blog!
Liverpool vs Lille
17:13 , Jonathan Gorrie
Good evening and welcome to Standard Sport’s LIVE coverage of Liverpool’s Champions League clash with Lille.
Kick-off from Anfield is at 8pm GMT tonight.