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>Liverpool vs Villarreal Predictions, Picks & Odds – 20/10/2026
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Liverpool sit 14th in the Champions League league stage and will be eager to consolidate their seeded knockout play-off position. Andoni Iraola's side have won three of their last five home matches, though a jarring 3-0 defeat to Manchester City in the Premier League last time out at Anfield will have dented confidence. Fitness concerns linger around Cody Gakpo, Alexander Isak, and Dominik Szoboszlai, all of whom are being monitored ahead of kickoff.
Villarreal arrive on Merseyside in dire European form, winless across their last twelve Champions League outings and on a seven-match losing streak that threatens an unwanted record for a Spanish club. Currently 21st in the standings, they occupy an unseeded play-off berth but risk slipping further. A narrow 1-0 loss to Real Madrid, despite controlling possession, underlined their competitive spirit, yet Tajon Buchanan's hamstring injury adds to their difficulties on the road.
Liverpool's home record provides the foundation for a home win selection at 1.44. Arne Slot's side have won three of their last five across all competitions at Anfield, and their head-to-head dominance over Villarreal is striking: three victories from the last four meetings, including that famous 2022 semi-final triumph. The Yellow Submarine arrive in dreadful European form, winless in their last twelve Champions League outings.
Villarreal's seven consecutive defeats in this competition represent a historically poor run for any Spanish club. Their away form compounds the concern, with two losses from their last five on the road. Even in their narrow defeat to Real Madrid, where they held the majority of possession, Unai Emery's side could not convert sixteen shots into a single goal. That profligacy in front of goal is a recurring theme.
Fitness concerns cloud Liverpool's attacking options, with Cody Gakpo and Alexander Isak being monitored day-to-day and Dominik Szoboszlai managing tightness. That said, Anfield's atmosphere under the floodlights tends to elevate whoever takes the pitch. Villarreal will also be without Tajon Buchanan due to a muscular injury. The balance of quality, venue advantage, and Villarreal's wretched continental streak all point towards a Liverpool victory.
Trends to Know about Liverpool vs Villarreal
- Liverpool won three of four H2H meetings
- Villarreal winless in twelve European outings
- Reds strong at Anfield this season
Form & Statistics: Liverpool vs Villarreal
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How to Watch Liverpool vs Villarreal Match?
What time is Liverpool vs Villarreal?
Liverpool welcome Villarreal to Anfield on Tuesday 20 October 2026, with kickoff scheduled for 20:00 BST.
Where is Liverpool vs Villarreal being played?
This fixture takes place at Anfield, Liverpool's iconic home ground on Merseyside.
How Can I Watch Liverpool vs Villarreal on TV and Live Stream?
This Champions League fixture will be available to watch on TNT Sports and discovery+ in the United Kingdom.