Preview: Liverpool vs FK Qarabag Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | UEFA Champions League 2025-26

This is going to be the first-ever confrontation between these clubs.

Liverpool FC are now going to lock horns with Qarabağ FK for their round 8 league phase contest of the 2025-26 UEFA Champions League. Anfield will witness this entertaining clash between these clubs.

The Reds continue their inconsistent run of performances. They are coming in after facing a 2-3 defeat against AFC Bournemouth in their Premier League game. Liverpool FC have won five of their seven games in the UCL this season and will be looking for yet another win. The Arne Slot-led side will be at home for their next one and will be eager to use it to their advantage.

FK Qarabag took down Eintracht Frankfurt in their previous UEFA Champions League and will be looking to extend their winning run in the competition now. They have also lacked consistency and the upcoming game is going to be a tough outing for them. The Azerbaijan Premier League side will be looking to put up a strong fight against the Reds.

Kick-off:

• Location: Liverpool, England
• Stadium: Anfield
• Date: Thursday, January 29
• Kick-off Time: 01:30 a.m. IST (Wednesday, Jan 28; 08:00 p.m. GMT/ 03:00 p.m. ET/ 12:00 p.m. PT)
• Referee: TBD
• VAR: In use

Back in #UCL action at Anfield on Wednesday 🏟️ pic.twitter.com/VE3kzE8TXh

— Liverpool FC (@LFC) January 25, 2026

Form:

Liverpool: D-W-D-W-L

Qarabag: W-L-W-W-L

Players to Watch

Dominik Szoboszlai (Liverpool)

Dominik Szoboszlai is going to be an important aspect of the squad for Liverpool. He has scored in the back-to-back games for his side. The 25-year-old came up with a top performance for the Reds in the previous fixture and is going to be a constant threat to the opponent’s defence.

Camilo Durán (FK Qarabag)

Camilo Durán scored a brace for Qarabag FK in the previous Champions League encounter against Eintracht Frankfurt and will be gearing up to help his side on the attacking front. He has five goal involvements in seven UCL games this season. He will be looking to come up with a top performance to help the visitors.

Match Facts

• Liverpool have won two of their last five matches.
• FK Qarabag have won three of their last five games.
• These clubs are going to face each other for the first time.

Liverpool vs Qarabag: Betting Tips and Odds

• Liverpool to win @1/7 Ladbrokes
• Hugo Ekitike to score @4/5 BetMGM
• Goals over 3.5 @10/11 BetFred

Injury and Team News

Alexander Isak, Stefan Bajcetic, Giovanni Leoni and Conor Bradley are not going to be in action for Liverpool as they are injured. Ibrahima Konate, Joe Gomez and Federico Chiesa are not yet confirmed to be a part of the squad.

FK Qarabag might miss out on the services of Kady Malinowski due to his fitness issues.

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Head-to-Head

Total matches: 0

Liverpool won: 0

Qarabag won: 0

Draws: 0

Predicted Lineups

Liverpool predicted lineup (4-4-2)

Alisson (GK); Frimpong, Endo, Van Dijk, Robertson; Szoboszlai, Gravenberch, Mac Allister, Wirtz; Salah, Ekirike

Qarabag predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)

Kochalski (GK); Silva, Mustafazada, Medina, Cafarquliyev; Bicalho, Jankovic; Andrade, Montiel, Zoubir; Duran

Match Prediction

The Red will be gunning for a win here and the visitors will be under pressure. Liverpool FC are likely to come out on top and secure three points in their upcoming UEFA Champions League clash against Qarabag FK.

Prediction: Liverpool 3-1 Qarabag

Telecast Details

India: SonyLIV, Sony Sports Network

UK: TNT Sports, BBC

US: Paramount+, TUDN

Nigeria: DAZN

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