Liverpool have collected 6 points after 3 matches with a goal efficiency of 2.7 goals per match, while Real Madrid have won all 3 matches and conceded only 1 goal. This match is predicted to be a tense one.
Real Madrid currently sits in 5th place with 9 points after 3 matches, while Liverpool sits in 10th place with 6 points after 3 matches.
This result puts Liverpool in desperate need of points against their direct opponents. While Real Madrid has the opportunity to strengthen their lead.
This heated Liverpool vs. Real Madrid duel has a unique story for Trent Alexander-Arnold.
Trent Alexander-Arnold is a Liverpool academy graduate who broke into the first team in 2016 before leaving for Real Madrid on a free transfer in 2025.
Despite having just recovered from a hamstring injury suffered against Olympique Marseille in the first week of the 2025-2026 Champions League, Real Madrid coach Xabi Alonso confirmed that the player is ready to play.
Prediction Liverpool vs Madrid
Liverpool, with a goal efficiency of 2.7 goals per match, will likely maintain a high attacking tempo, increasing pace down both wings to create space for the defenders. The key will be the ability to gegenpress after losing the ball to limit Real Madrid’s quick counter-attacks.
Real Madrid has a solid defensive foundation (conceding 1 goal in 3 matches) and a disciplined structure. They can prioritize controlling the midfield, slowing the tempo, and waiting for opportunities to exploit the space behind Liverpool’s full-backs. Efficiency in crucial moments is a familiar advantage.
Overall, this is a tight battle between Liverpool’s attacking prowess and Real Madrid’s solid defensive structure. The advantage is slightly in favor of the visitors, but the first goal could turn the game around. We predict Liverpool will win by a narrow 2-1 scoreline.
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