RB Leipzig vs Liverpool prediction, live stream, lineups

As RB Leipzig prepares to host Liverpool in the UEFA Champions League on October 23, 2024, the anticipation surrounding this match is palpable. With kickoff scheduled for 3 p.m. ET, fans can follow the action live on Paramount+. Both teams find themselves at critical junctures; Leipzig seeks to recover from recent defeats against Atlético Madrid and Juventus, while Liverpool aims to solidify their standing in the top eight of their group . The absence of key players due to injuries—Nicolas Seiwald and David Raum for Leipzig, and Alisson Becker and potentially Diogo Jota for Liverpool—will significantly impact team dynamics.

Liverpool have already made their mark in the revamped league phase, securing victories against Bologna and AC Milan. Under the stewardship of Arne Slot, the Reds have been on a remarkable run, recently overcoming Chelsea in a crucial Premier League fixture. A Mohamed Salah penalty and a scrappy Curtis Jones goal ensured that Nicolas Jackson's effort was only a consolation, allowing Liverpool to maintain their slender lead over Manchester City at the top of the table. Slot's side has won 10 out of 11 matches, showcasing their dominance both domestically and in Europe.

The Reds' European campaign has seen them dispatch Italian giants with relative ease, although they did experience some nervy moments against Bologna but Liverpool are currently riding high, aiming for their eighth consecutive victory across all competitions. Their away form under Slot has been impeccable, with five wins out of five, three clean sheets, and only two goals conceded plus Liverpool have not lost to a German team on the road in the Champions League since the 2001-02 season, including a 2-0 victory over Leipzig at this very venue in February 2021.

RB Leipzig Predicted Lineup:

Gulacsi; Klostermann, Orban, Lukeba; Geertruida, Vermeeren, Haidara, Nusa; Simons; Openda, Sesko

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Liverpool Predicted Lineup:

Kelleher; Alexander-Arnold, Konate, Van Dijk, Robertson; Gravenberch, Mac Allister; Salah, Jones, Diaz; Gakpo

The Reds are looking to win their opening three games to begin a Champions League campaign for the third time after 2020-21 and 2021-22 (first seven).

Three of Liverpool’s five goals in the Champions League this season have been assisted by crosses (60%), with their three being the most of any side through the opening two matchdays. Each of those have been scored and assisted by a different player (Trent Alexander-Arnold to Ibrahima Konaté, Kostas Tsimikas to Virgil van Dijk and Mohamed Salah to Alexis Mac Allister).

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Sarah H

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