UEFA Champions League 2025/26: Liverpool vs Qarabag Preview, Prediction, TV channels & Predicted Lineup

Liverpool hosts Qarabağ at Anfield in a crucial Champions League finale. Sitting 4th, the Reds aim to secure a top-eight finish, while 18th-placed Qarabağ fights for a historic knockout spot.

Match Facts

This is the first-ever competitive meeting between Liverpool and the Azerbaijani champions, Qarabağ.

Despite a recent 3-2 domestic slip-up against Bournemouth, the Reds have won five of their seven UCL matches this season.

Qarabağ are the surprise package of the tournament, having already taken points off Chelsea and defeated Eintracht Frankfurt.

A win for Liverpool guarantees a direct route to the Round of 16, avoiding the play-off round.

Predicted Lineup

Liverpool (4-2-3-1): Alisson; Frimpong, Van Dijk, Endo, Robertson; Gravenberch, Jones; Salah, Szoboszlai, Wirtz; Ekitike.

Qarabağ (4-2-3-1): Kochalski; Silva, Mustafazada, Medina, Cafarquliyev; Jankovic, Bicalho; Andrade, Montiel, Zoubir; Duran.

Prediction of AI

Liverpool enters as heavy favorites due to their European pedigree and the daunting atmosphere of Anfield. While Qarabağ’s Camilo Duran is a counter-attack threat, Liverpool’s depth and need for redemption after domestic struggles should prevail. Score Prediction: Liverpool 3 - 1 Qarabağ.

Kick Off Time?

Competition: UEFA Champions League (League Phase - Matchday 8)

Kick-off (GMT): 20:00, Wednesday 28 January 2026

Stadium, location: Anfield, Liverpool, United Kingdom

How to Watch in the UK and US?

In the UK: Live broadcast on TNT Sports 2 and streaming via discovery+.

In the US: Available to stream live on Paramount+ and ViX.

TV Channel and Live Stream: You can also follow Xscore808 live updates for other countries.