Liverpool welcome French side Lille to Anfield for the first leg of their Champions League round of 16 tie on Tuesday evening. The Reds head into the European clash in good form, having secured a comfortable 2-0 away win at Brentford in their latest Premier League outing. Les Dogues also come into the match with momentum after edging Nice 2-1 in Ligue 1 action last Friday. This marks the first competitive meeting between these sides since their Europa League encounters in 2010.
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Detailed Analysis: Liverpool FC vs Lille OSC
Liverpool head into this clash as overwhelming favorites, with bookmakers giving the Reds a solid 63% chance of securing victory at Anfield. The odds reflect Liverpool's dominance, with bet365 pricing them at a short 1.27, while Lille are considered major underdogs with just a 14% chance of pulling off an upset. The possibility of a stalemate sits at around 22%, with odds of 6.00 reflecting the bookies' view that a draw is far more likely than an away win. Les Dogues face an uphill battle against the Merseysiders, with their long odds of 10.00 highlighting the mammoth task ahead of them. The betting markets clearly fancy Liverpool to get the job done on home soil, where they've been particularly strong this season. The massive gap in win probabilities - nearly 50 percentage points between the sides - suggests the bookmakers are expecting a relatively comfortable evening for the home side.
Liverpool FC Recent Track Record
The Reds have shown mixed fortunes in their recent away outings, displaying both brilliance and occasional struggles on their travels. Their most recent away day saw them secure a comfortable 2-0 victory at the Gtech Community Stadium against Brentford, following a somewhat disappointing 1-1 draw at the City Ground where they failed to get the better of Forest. The Merseysiders suffered a slight setback in their League Cup campaign with a narrow 1-0 defeat to Spurs, but they more than made up for it with a stunning five-star performance at the London Stadium, hammering the Hammers 5-0. Liverpool's away form has been a bit of a mixed bag, with their attacking prowess evident in some matches while struggling to break down more stubborn opposition in others. The lads have managed to find the back of the net in most of their away fixtures, though their defensive record has been somewhat inconsistent on the road. Despite the occasional hiccup, the overall trajectory suggests they're still a force to be reckoned with away from Anfield, particularly when their forward line clicks into gear as demonstrated in that emphatic win against West Ham.
Liverpool FC Recent Track Record
Les Dogues have been showing remarkable resilience on their travels, proving themselves to be quite the tough nut to crack away from home. Their recent string of away performances has been characterized by a series of hard-fought draws, particularly evident in their 1-1 stalemates against both Marseille in the Coupe de France and earlier in Ligue 1. The northern French outfit has displayed impressive defensive organization, as demonstrated by their goalless draw at Auxerre, though they've sometimes struggled to convert their solid play into victories. Looking at their broader away form, Lille have managed to maintain an unbeaten run on the road, with their last away victory coming in the Coupe de France against lower-league FC Rouen. While their attacking output might not be setting the world alight, with most matches featuring just a single goal from Les Dogues, their defensive stability has been noteworthy. The team has shown particular mettle in tough environments like the Velodrome, suggesting they've mastered the art of managing difficult away fixtures, even if they're not always walking away with all three points.
Head to Head: Liverpool FC vs Lille OSC
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Where are Liverpool FC and Lille OSC in the table?
Liverpool currently sit top of their league table in first position, while Lille find themselves in eighth place in their respective competition. The Reds are enjoying life at the summit, whereas Les Dogues are stationed in mid-table, well off the pace of the leading pack. This stark contrast in league positions shows the two clubs experiencing quite different fortunes in their domestic campaigns.
