Date of Tips: 26/01/2026
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Liverpool FC
v Qarabağ Ağdam FK 
Anfield
UEFA Champions League LEAGUE_STAGE 
28-01-2026 20:00
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A big European night at Anfield on Wednesday, January 28th, with kick-off set for 20:00 UK time. This Liverpool vs Qarabağ prediction dives into team news, likely lineups, and how both sides match up to figure out where the smartest betting angles sit. Liverpool need the job done to lock in a last-16 spot. Qarabağ still have something to chase.
Arne Slot has seen his side look sharp going forward in Europe, especially at home. Anfield hasn’t been a fortress every single night, but it’s only let them down once in this competition.
There are a few absentees to work around. Federico Chiesa remains sidelined, while Alexander Isak is out with a broken fibula. Young midfielder Stefan Bajčetić is still recovering from surgery, and Conor Bradley won’t feature either. Defensively, there are suspension issues too, which slightly limits Slot’s rotation options.
The core, though, is strong. Virgil van Dijk still marshals the back line with authority, and Mohamed Salah remains the main man in the final third. Salah remains Liverpool’s go-to penalty taker. From set pieces, Dominik Szoboszlai is the one you expect to be standing over free-kicks from shooting range.
Qarabağ arrive in England knowing they can’t just sit back. Managed by long-serving boss Gurban Gurbanov, a familiar name in European qualifiers, they’ve built a reputation for attacking bravery in the Azerbaijani Premyer Liqası. Domestically, they dominate possession.
They’re missing Kady Borges through injury, and Ramil Sheydayev is suspended, which slightly blunts their attacking depth. Still, players like Abdellah Zoubir and Leandro Andrade carry real pace and confidence on the break. If Qarabağ score, it won’t be a shock.
Liverpool are expected to stick with a 4-2-2-2 setup. Alisson should start in goal. Jeremie Frimpong and Milos Kerkez provide width from full-back, with Van Dijk anchoring the defence. In midfield, Alexis Mac Allister and Ryan Gravenberch offer balance, while Szoboszlai and Florian Wirtz operate between the lines. Salah and Hugo Ekitike lead the attack.
Qarabağ are likely to line up in a 4-2-3-1. Mateusz Kochalski starts in goal, backed by a defence that will be tested early. Pedro Bicalho and Marko Janković sit deeper in midfield, allowing Zoubir, Montiel, and Andrade to support Camilo Durán up front.
This feels like a game that opens up quickly. Liverpool won’t want this going down to the final minutes, and Qarabağ don’t really know how to park the bus anyway. That combination often leads to chances at both ends.
Experience counts for a lot in nights like this. Liverpool have been here countless times. Qarabağ, for all their spirit, tend to leave space behind when they chase games.
You can see Qarabağ getting on the scoresheet. Liverpool haven’t shut teams out consistently at Anfield in Europe. Expect Liverpool to control the tempo and pull away when the opportunity presents itself, especially with the home crowd behind them.
Match Prediction: Liverpool to win. Bet with bet365.
A 3-1 home win makes sense. Liverpool’s attacking depth should create numerous opportunities. Qarabağ will probably have moments, but containing Salah, Wirtz, Ekitike for the full match feels like a big ask.
Correct Score Prediction: Liverpool 3-1 Qarabağ. Bet with bet365.
This leans towards a higher-scoring night. Qarabağ’s European games have produced goals regularly, and Liverpool rarely slow things down at home. Over goals markets fit the flow of this matchup more than a cagey, low-tempo contest.
Over/Under Prediction: Over 2.5 Goals. Bet with bet365.
Liverpool to win feels solid, both teams to score lines up with how these two play, and Salah being involved just makes sense given his role and responsibility. This is the kind of fixture that fits nicely into a Champions League multiple, and it’s exactly the sort of profile you’ll see highlighted in our acca tips.
Bet Builder Tip: Liverpool to win, both teams to score, and Mohamed Salah to score or assist. Bet with bet365.
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Liverpool are favourites at Anfield, especially with qualification on the line.
Kick-off is at 20:00 UK time on Wednesday, January 28th.
The match takes place at Anfield in Liverpool.
It’s a UEFA Champions League group stage fixture.
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