- The match is planned to start at 11 PM EAT on Tuesday night.
- Both clubs do not have numerous injury concerns.
Liverpool FC will battle it out with French side Lille in an appetizing UEFA Champions League clash on Tuesday night.
Liverpool, who currently sit at the top of the Champions League table with 18 points, need just a single point in order to book a direct ticket to the next phase of the tournament.
The Reds have had an excellent run in their European assignments this season, winning all the six matches that they have played.
Besides doing well in the Champions League, the Arne Slot charges have also opened a six point gap at the top of the Premier League table, which could increase to nine should they overcome Merseyside rivals Everton FC in a rescheduled fixture.
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The Reds will prepare for Tuesday’s game on the back of a hard fought 2-0 victory over Brentford FC on Saturday.
Uruguayan striker, Darwin Nunez, who has come under heavy criticism from Liverpool supporters for wasting numerous chances, scored a quick injury time brace in the tie that was staged at the Gtech Community Stadium.
Meanwhile, Lille are also having an encouraging campaign that has seen them occupy the 8th position in the competitive Champions League table.
However, they have a very slim chance of winning the French Ligue 1 since Paris Germain have been an entirely different animal this season.
PSG has picked up 14 wins and four draws this season, an outcome that has helped them to open a 14-point gap between themselves and Lille, who occupy the third position with 32 points.
The Bruno Genesio coached side travel to the Anfield Stadium brimming with confidence after securing a 2-1 win over Nice in a domestic league tie that was played on Friday.
Here are important facts you need to master ahead of the upcoming game.
What time does Liverpool vs Lille start?
The match is scheduled to start at 11 PM East African Time (EAT) on Tuesday night at the Anfield Stadium.
Liverpool vs Lille Team News
The two clubs do not have a lot of injury concerns ahead of the eagerly awaited match. Lille will miss the services of former Barcelona defender and FIFA World Cup winner Samuel Umtiti, who is still recovering from a thigh issue.
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Moreover, their Portuguese defender Tiago Santos is out for the rest of the 2024/2025 season because of an ACL injury.
As for the hosts, Joe Gomez is the only guaranteed absentee. The 27-year-old picked up a hamstring injury a few weeks ago and he is expected to return to action in January.
Possible Starting Lineups
Liverpool: Becker, Trent, Endo, Van Dijk, Robertson, Gravenberch, Jones, Elliott, Salah, Diaz, Nunez
Lille: Chevalier, Ismaily, Diakite, Ribeiro, Meunier, Andre, Bouaddi, Bakker, Sahraoui, Cabella, David
Liverpool vs Lille Head-to-head
Liverpool and Lille have locked horns twice in all competitions since 2010 with each side registering a single win.
The Reds hammered Lille 3-0 in their most recent game that was played on 18, March 2010 at the Anfield Stadium.
Liverpool: 1
Draw: 0
Lille: 1
Liverpool vs Lille Current Form (all competitions)
Liverpool: DLWDW
Lille: WDDWW
Liverpool vs Lille Predictions
Liverpool are enjoying a good form at the moment especially in the Champions League hence they are the favorites to shine in this match.
However, Lille have had more rest than the hosts hence they may return to France with something from this match.
Therefore, football fans should get ready for an entertaining game that is likely to end with both sides failing to keep a clean sheet.
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