Liverpool take on Spartak Moscow at Anfield next week, with the home side looking to end their Champions League group stage campaign with a win. Jurgen Klopp’s side can confirm their position at the top of Group E with three points, however the fact that their opponents are still in with a chance of qualifying for the knockout phase of the competition means that an entertaining clash is expected.
Champions League – Anfield, Liverpool – Wednesday 6th December – 19:45 UK Time
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Draw Best Odd of: 5 at Ladbrokes |
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Five-time European champions Liverpool take on Spartak Moscow in the Champions League next week, with a win for the home side confirming their qualification for the next stage of the competition as group winners. However, with the two teams having already recorded a draw earlier on in the campaign, a closer encounter is expected at Anfield. The Russian’s must win if they are to have any chance of qualifying. For those still unsure of who to back at the bookmakers ahead of kick-off, be sure to check out our top betting tip below. However, let’s first take a closer look at the two teams, starting with the home side.
Liverpool Team News & Form
Despite having thrown away a 3-0 lead in Seville last week in picking up just a point at the end of the 90 minutes, Liverpool are still in a strong position in Group E, with manager Klopp looking to finish strongly when they take on Spartak Moscow. Attackers Roberto Firmino, Sadio Mane and Mohamed Salah have been in fine form all season, with the trio set to cause the Spartak defence all sorts of issues with their speed and skill. Liverpool have scored 16 goals from their five matches to date, including a 7-0 win away in Maribor. The likes of James Milner, Adam Lallana and Ragnar Klavan could all feature for the home side.
Spartak Moscow Team News & Form
A last-minute goal from Maribor last week means that Spartak Moscow are in grave danger of missing out on a place in the knockout phase of this seasons Champions League, with Massimo Carrera and his players not being required to earn all three points at Anfield next Wednesday. Quincy Promes, Luiz Adriano and midfielder Fernando are likely to be the biggest threats for the visitors, who have scored nine goals from their five Group E matches.
Head to Head
The two teams have met five times in the past, with the duo both having two wins to their name, as well as a single draw. The two clubs played out a 1-1 draw in Moscow earlier on in the season, with Spartak’s two wins coming back in 1992.
Betting Odds and Predictions
Given their status as the home team and their position at the top of Group E, it comes as little surprise that it is Liverpool who are the favourites for victory with the majority of bookmakers. The hosts can be backed at odds of 1/4 with Skybet, while those looking to bet on an away win for Spartak Moscow can take advantage of 11/1 odds with PaddyPower.
Top Betting Tip
However, our top betting tip for the match is to bet on Liverpool scoring over 2.5 goals during the 90 minutes, which is available at a best price of 5/6 with Ladbrokes.