UEFA Champions League: Liverpool vs Inter live
Preview
Liverpool host Inter Milan at the Anfield Stadium in Merseyside for the second leg of the Champions League round of 16. The match kicks off at 8:00 pm(GMT) with Spanish referee Antonio Mateu in charge.
After securing a comfortable 2-0 away win in the first leg at the Giuseppe Meazza, Liverpool are on course to qualify for the quarterfinal of the UCL considering their impressive home form.
Liverpool are in great form coming into today’s game at the end of 12 consecutive wins in all competitions. The Reds are without a defeat since the turn of the year, mounting an impressive challenge for the Premier League, FA Cup and the Champions League, haven won the League Cup last month. After a scintillating performance in the first leg in Milan, Liverpool are expected to qualify for the next round of the competition after today’s game.
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Inter have been struggling to win games since the turn of the year, winning just one of their last five games. Before their 5-0 win over Salernitana on Friday, Inter were on a winless streak of five games. After losing 2-0 in the first leg, Inter will need to perform at their very best if they are to qualify for the next round of the Champions League.
Head-to-head
Liverpool and Inter have met three times in European competitions with Liverpool winning all three games. Their last meeting was in the reverse fixture of today’s Champions League game, with goals from Roberto Firmino and Mo Salah securing an important win for the Reds.
Prediction
Liverpool have been a dominant force in home games since Jurgen Klopp took over the club in 2015. Without a home loss for over a year since losing 1-0 to Fulham in March 2021, Liverpool are expected to dominate in today’s game. Liverpool are most likely to win today’s game and secure qualification for the next round.
