Liverpool vs Villarreal Live: Score, Lineups, Stats & Streaming – Champions League 2026
Liverpool vs Villarreal Live Score
Match Preview: Liverpool vs Villarreal
Liverpool host Villarreal at Anfield on Tuesday 20 October 2026 in Matchday 3 of the Champions League league phase. Kick-off is 8:00 PM BST (19:00 GMT), which is 12:30 AM IST on Wednesday. Polish referee Szymon Marciniak is in charge.
Andoni Iraola’s Liverpool arrive after a high-scoring win at LASK in this competition and a 2-1 league win at Brentford, and will look to continue a strong European start. Villarreal bounced back from their opening defeat to Borussia Dortmund with a 3-1 win over Napoli, but were held to a 0-0 draw by Elche in LaLiga last time out.
Team News
Liverpool: Dominik Szoboszlai and Jeremie Frimpong are reported out after injuries against Brentford.
Villarreal: Nicolas Pepe and Tajon Buchanan are reported unavailable.
Villarreal have not kept a clean sheet in their last 13 Champions League matches, while Liverpool have scored twice or more in 13 of their last 15 league-phase games at Anfield.
Match Details
| Competition | UEFA Champions League – Matchday 3 |
|---|---|
| Date | Tuesday 20 October 2026 |
| Kick-off | 8:00 PM BST • 3:00 PM ET • 12:30 AM IST (Wed) |
| Venue | Anfield, Liverpool |
| Referee | Szymon Marciniak (POL) |
| Official TV | Amazon Prime Video (UK) • Paramount+ (US) |
Match Timeline
Live Commentary
Starting XI & Substitutes
Liverpool – Starting XI
Substitutes
Villarreal – Starting XI
Substitutes
Live Match Stats
Head-to-Head: Liverpool vs Villarreal
| Meetings | Liverpool wins | Villarreal wins | Goals (LIV–VIL) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 3 | 1 | 8 – 3 |
Previous Meetings
| 2016 Europa League semi-final, 1st leg | Villarreal 1-0 Liverpool |
| 2016 Europa League semi-final, 2nd leg | Liverpool 3-0 Villarreal |
| 2022 Champions League semi-final, 1st leg | Liverpool 2-0 Villarreal |
| 2022 Champions League semi-final, 2nd leg | Villarreal 2-3 Liverpool |
Liverpool vs Villarreal Prediction
CS Sports prediction: Liverpool 2-1 Villarreal. Liverpool’s home scoring record at Anfield and Villarreal’s struggles to keep clean sheets in Europe point to goals at both ends, with the hosts edging it. Predictions are opinion only, not a guarantee.
| Outcome | Our lean |
|---|---|
| Match result | Liverpool win |
| Both teams to score | Yes |
| Total goals | Over 2.5 |
Liverpool vs Villarreal FAQs
What time is Liverpool vs Villarreal?
8:00 PM BST (19:00 GMT) on Tuesday 20 October 2026, or 12:30 AM IST on Wednesday.
Where is Liverpool vs Villarreal being played?
At Anfield, Liverpool, in Matchday 3 of the Champions League league phase.
How can I watch Liverpool vs Villarreal live?
Tap the Live Streaming Now button on this page. Official broadcasters include Amazon Prime Video in the UK and Paramount+ in the US.
Who is the referee?
Szymon Marciniak of Poland.
What is the head-to-head record?
Four meetings, all in European semi-finals: Liverpool have won three and Villarreal one.
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