Liverpool can get their Champions League defence back on track when they host Red Bull Salzburg on Wednesday night.
The Reds opened their European campaign with a 2-0 defeat at Napoli two weeks ago but have not lost a game at Anfield since September 2018, winning all three of their Premier League games there this season.
Their Austrian opponents will not be pushovers, though. Jesse Marsch’s side trounced Genk 6-2 in their first ever Champions League group stage match, and have scored 40 goals in just nine league games this term.
Liverpool vs Red Bull Salzburg Latest Odds
bet365 offer Liverpool at 3/10 (1.30) to make it 12 consecutive wins at Anfield in all competitions, whilst it is 5/1 (6.0) that they make it 25 games unbeaten in front of their own fans with a draw.
Salzburg have won eight of their last 10 away games in normal time and can be backed at 15/2 (8.50) to claim arguably their greatest scalp.
Liverpool vs Red Bull Salzburg Team News
Alisson is back in training for Liverpool but will not be fit enough for this fixture. Xherdan Shaqiri is injured but Naby Keita could play some part despite missing the Reds’ 1-0 win at Sheffield United on Saturday.
Teenage sensation Erling Haaland, who scored a hat-trick against Genk two weeks ago, sat out Salzburg’s 4-1 win over Austria Vienna at the weekend but should be fit to start at Anfield.
Liverpool vs Red Bull Salzburg Preview
Liverpool’s steely determination – aided by a huge slice of luck - reared its head once again at the weekend as they escaped Bramall Lane with a 1-0 victory, and Reds fans will hope for a more straightforward night on Wednesday.
However, their defence still remains an issue despite the impressive form of centre-backs Virgil van Dijk and Joel Matip, with that win at Sheffield United marking just their third clean sheet of the season in all competitions.
The Blades wasted a host of excellent chances at the weekend and Salzburg are unlikely to suffer a similar fate in front of goal, considering they have scored 48 times in just 11 matches this campaign.
Liverpool vs Red Bull Salzburg Tips and Predictions
Both teams to score is offered at just 8/15 (1.53) but combining this with a home win pays out at the far more appealing 11/10 (2.10) with bet365.
The goalscoring prowess of both sides should yield plenty of action at Anfield but it is difficult to see Jurgen Klopp’s side not prevailing at home once again.
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Liverpool to win and both teams to score at 11/10 (2.10) for a 2pt stake at bet365
