Liverpool v Villarreal Odds & Predictions: Can the Spanish Visitors Spring a Surprise?

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| BY Sam McLoughlin

William Hill News tipster @Footy_Tipster previews Tuesday’s UEFA Champions League clash between Liverpool and Villarreal.

Our Prediction: Match Result & 3+ Goals – Liverpool (10/11) | Liverpool 3-1 Villarreal (9/1)

Liverpool v Villarreal takes centre stage at Anfield on Tuesday evening, with the Reds looking to maintain their perfect Champions League record against an improving Spanish outfit.

Now, let’s take a closer look at some UEFA Champions League odds and betting angles for Tuesday’s fixture:

Liverpool v Villarreal – Tuesday, 8pm

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Liverpool – Champions League Form and Betting Odds

Liverpool have responded brilliantly to their disappointing 3-0 home defeat against Manchester City. The Reds have since recorded back-to-back victories, including Saturday’s 2-1 success at Brentford. That result followed an entertaining 6-3 victory away at LASK in the Champions League last week.
The Reds have made a perfect start to their Champions League campaign, winning both of their opening fixtures (W2). Furthermore, their impressive European record at Anfield offers plenty of encouragement. Liverpool have won 15 of their last 16 Champions League group stage or league phase home matches (L1).
Liverpool have also enjoyed plenty of success against Spanish opposition, winning their last five UEFA competition encounters with La Liga clubs. That includes four consecutive home victories, most recently against Atletico Madrid on Matchday One. Andoni Iraola’s side can be backed at 4/9 with William Hill to maintain their winning start.

Villarreal – Champions League Form and Betting Odds

Villarreal endured a difficult start to their campaign, going six matches without a victory across all competitions. That run included a 3-2 defeat away at Borussia Dortmund in their Champions League opener. However, the Spanish outfit have since improved, winning three of their last five matches (D1, L1).
Their recent victory over Napoli ended a miserable 12-match winless run in the Champions League (D2, L10). Nevertheless, history remains firmly against the visitors ahead of Tuesday’s trip to Anfield. Villarreal have never beaten English opposition in this competition, recording six draws and ten defeats (D6, L10).
Liverpool v Villarreal could produce another entertaining Champions League encounter, although the visitors’ away record raises concerns. Villarreal have conceded the opening goal in each of their last seven Champions League away fixtures. Liverpool could exploit that weakness, although the Spanish side have shown signs of improvement in attack. The visitors can be backed at 15/2 with William Hill to win with both teams scoring.