{"id":1426448,"date":"2026-01-26T12:04:34","date_gmt":"2026-01-26T12:04:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/?post_type=news&p=1426448"},"modified":"2026-01-26T12:04:37","modified_gmt":"2026-01-26T12:04:37","slug":"match-preview-liverpool-vs-qarabag-28-01-26-champions-league","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/news\/match-preview-liverpool-vs-qarabag-28-01-26-champions-league\/","title":{"rendered":"Liverpool vs Qarabag: predictions, stats, tips & odds"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

European nights at Anfield have produced some of football\u2019s most memorable moments, and Wednesday\u2019s UEFA Champions League<\/a> clash sees Liverpool<\/a> host Qarabag in a contest loaded with contrasting ambitions. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Liverpool, firmly in the knockout places, look to assert their dominance against a Qarabag side eager to defy expectations on the big stage. Kick-off is at 20:00 on 28 January at Anfield, where Liverpool\u2019s attacking intent will be tested by a side that\u2019s proven both efficient and vulnerable in equal measure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Best Bets & Predictions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Based on Liverpool\u2019s dominant attacking numbers and Qarabag\u2019s defensive inconsistencies, here are our top betting recommendations for this match. We\u2019re especially confident in Liverpool to win to nil, given their superior defensive record and Qarabag\u2019s reliance on finishing above their xG rather than sustained chance creation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Our Prediction<\/th>\nOdds & Bookmaker<\/th>\nConfidence<\/th>\nWhy We’re Backing It<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Florian Wirtz Anytime Goalscorer<\/strong><\/td>\n17\/8 @ Betway<\/a>
(32.0%)<\/td>\n		\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\nFlorian Wirtz is an excellent bet to score against Qarabag, who concede an average of 2.15 goals per match in the Champions League. Despite only three league goals, Wirtz\u2019s high non-penalty xG of 4.70 suggests he is consistently finding high-quality scoring positions and is due a goal. Facing a porous defence at Anfield, the Liverpool playmaker\u2019s frequent involvement in the final third and high shot volume make him a prime candidate to convert his chances and end his recent goal drought.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Correct Score: Liverpool 3-0<\/strong><\/td>\n11\/2 @ Bet365<\/a>
(15.4%)<\/td>\n		\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\nLiverpool have averaged two goals scored per game but have underperformed their xG, suggesting a clinical outing is due. Qarabag\u2019s defence has leaked 15 goals in seven games, so a comfortable home win could be on the cards.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Odds correct at the time of writing. Please gamble responsibly.<\/small><\/p>\n\n\n

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