Liverpool vs Lille Prediction, Preview, Lineups and Team News | Champions League, January 21, 2025
Liverpool vs Lille Preview
- Tournament: Champions League
- Date: Tuesday, Jan 21
- Kick-off Time: 08:00 pm GMT
- Venue: Anfield, England
Premier League leaders Liverpool will host Lille for their seventh game of the 2024/25 Champions League season at Anfield. The Reds have been in shining form in all competitions and will be looking to increase their lead at the top of the table.
Hosts Liverpool are currently sitting at the top of the Champions League standings and have accumulated 18 points from their last six games. They have also demonstrated their prowess in the domestic competition this season and possess one of the best defensive records in all of Europe. In their last five games, Liverpool have registered 120 shots, 2,343 passes and maintained a 61.7% possession. Mo Salah leads the goalscoring charts with 18 to his name, followed by Luis Diaz who has bagged eight goals. Mo Salah is also leading the assists chart with a whopping 13 to his name.
Meanwhile, Lille also finds themselves in similar positions in the league phase standings and have made an impressive start to their Champions League campaign. This will be the third meeting between both sides and Liverpool has the edge in this matchup. Jonathan David is the leading goalscorer for the French side with 17 goals whereas Osame Sahraoui leads the assists board with three to his name.
Liverpool Team News
For the home side, striker Darwin Nunez who scored a brace against Brentford is expected to lead the line. Joe Gomez is the only player occupying the treatment room with his hamstring injury.
Lille Team News
As for Lille, they would be without first-team players Mathias Fernandez-Pardo, Samuel Umtiti and Tiago Santos. Star forward Jonathan David is expected to lead the line in this crucial European tie.
Liverpool vs Lille Predicted Lineups
Liverpool predicted lineup (4-2-3-1):
Goalkeeper: Alisson
Defenders: Alexander-Arnold, Konate, Van Dijk, Tsimikas
Midfielders: Mac Allister, Gravenberch
Forwards: Salah, Jones, Gakpo; Nunez
Lille predicted lineup (4-3-3):
Goalkeeper: Chevalier
Defenders: Mandi, Diakite, Alexsandro, Ismaily
Midfielders: Andre, Andre Gomes, Bouaddi
Forwards: Cabella, David, Haraldsson
Head-to-Head Record
The two sides have faced off only twice in the past, with Liverpool and Lille sharing one win each. This will be the third time both sides meet on the European stage.
| Date | Match | Competition |
| March 18, 2010 | Liverpool 3-0 Lille | UEFA Europa League |
| March 11, 2010 | Lille 1-0 Liverpool | UEFA Europa League |
Key Players to Watch in Liverpool vs Lille
Mo Salah (Liverpool)
Liverpool forward Mo Salah has continued his goalscoring exploits into the 2024/25 campaign for the Premier League leaders. The Egyptian is leading the Premier League goalscoring charts with 18 goals and had an xG of 2.97 in his last five matches.
Jonathan David (Lille)
The American-born Canadian striker is one of the first names on the Lille roster and has scored 17 goals in 30 appearances across all competitions. His contract with the French club expires in the summer and some of the top European clubs are looking to acquire his services. David has accumulated a 2.8 xG in his past five games.
Liverpool vs Lille Prediction
Arne Slot’s men have been at their best so far this season and are sitting comfortably at the top of the Premier League table. They are determined to cement their dominance in the English top-flight and are edging closer to the coveted English title. Now they will face French giants Lille who could be a much sterner test for the Reds in the Champions League. Liverpool have recorded six wins in their last six European games and are leading the table with 18 points.
As for Lille, they are coming off a 2-1 win with Nice and have now gone 21 games unbeaten across all competitions which is the longest run in the club’s history. They have also made a decent start to their Champions League campaign as they currently sit in the 8th position with 13 points. The French giants are capable of performing well in hostile environments.
Predicted Score: Liverpool 3-1 Lille
Where to Watch Liverpool vs Lille Live?
| Country | Where to watch |
| USA | CBS and TUDN |
| UK | TNT Sports |
| India | Sony |
FAQs
Q. When is Liverpool vs Lille?
The Liverpool vs Lille game will be played on 21st January at Anfield.
Q. Where to watch Liverpool vs Lille live for free?
The game between Liverpool and Lille can be watched on ServusTV, RTÉ Player, and Tabii.
Q. What is the predicted score in Liverpool vs Lille?
The predicted score for Liverpool vs Lille is 3-1.
Q. What is the head-to-head record for Liverpool vs Lille?
Both sides have played two games in the past. Lille and Liverpool recorded one win each.