Frank Christian
Liverpool will look to maintain their perfect record in the 2024/25 Champions League as they face RB Leipzig this Wednesday.
The Reds kicked off their European journey with a 3-1 victory over AC Milan, followed by a 2-0 win against Bologna, and they come into this match energized by a hard-fought 2-1 win against Chelsea in the Premier League.
On the other hand, RB Leipzig is seeking their first win in this season’s Champions League. Their recent 2-0 win over Mainz in the Bundesliga will provide some confidence ahead of the encounter.
The Sporting News outlines essential information for the upcoming match, including viewing options, kickoff times, and team news.
RB Leipzig vs. Liverpool Live Stream and TV Coverage
Here’s where to catch this Champions League game in the UK:
TV channel: TNT Sports 1
Live stream: Discovery+, Discovery+ App
This match will be broadcast live on TNT Sports 1 in the UK, with streaming available on Discovery+ and the Discovery+ App.
Kickoff Time for RB Leipzig vs. Liverpool
The match will be held at the Red Bull Arena in Leipzig, Germany, kicking off on Wednesday, October 23, at 9:00 p.m. local time.
Conversion to UK time:
| Date | Wed, Oct. 23 |
| Kick-off time | 8:00 p.m. BST |
| Venue | Red Bull Arena |
| Location | Leipzig, Germany |
Predicted Lineups and Team Updates
Diego Jota is likely out for this match after being injured against Chelsea, and Alisson along with Harvey Elliott are also unavailable due to injuries. Both Federico Chiesa and Connor Bradley are doubtful to play.
Trent Alexander-Arnold is uncertain for this match after sustaining a knock against Chelsea. With Bradley’s likely absence, Joe Gomez may step in as Liverpool’s right-back.
Liverpool’s likely lineup (4-2-3-1): Kelleher (GK) — Gomez, Konate, Van Dijk, Tsimikas — Mac Allister, Gravenberch — Salah, Jones, Diaz — Nunez.
Injuries: Jota (doubt), Chiesa (doubt), Bradley (doubt), Alexander-Arnold (doubt), Alisson, Elliott
Suspensions: None
Xaver Schlager, David Raum, Nicolas Seiwald, and Assan Ouedraogo will miss the match for RB Leipzig due to injuries.
Lois Openda should be fit to play after a minor injury sustained during Leipzig’s last Bundesliga match, joining Xavi Simons and Benjamin Sesko in the attack.
RB Leipzig’s probable lineup (3-4-1-2): Gulacsi (GK) — Orban, Klostermann, Lukeba — Geertruida, Haidara, Vermeeren, Nusa — Simons — Sesko, Openda.
Injuries: Schlager, Raum, Seiwald, Ouedraogo
Suspensions: None
Match Prediction
Previous encounters saw Liverpool triumph over RB Leipzig in the 2020-21 Champions League round of 16, winning both matches 2-0.
While both teams are performing well domestically, Liverpool’s consistency in European competitions gives them the edge. They are expected to emerge victorious despite Leipzig’s home advantage.
- Prediction: RB Leipzig 1-3 Liverpool
Champions League Matches Scheduled This Week
All times in BST
Tuesday, October 22
- AC Milan vs. Club Brugge (5:45 p.m.)
- Monaco vs. Red Star Belgrade (5:45 p.m.)
- Arsenal vs. Shakhtar (8:00 p.m.)
- Aston Villa vs. Bologna (8:00 p.m.)
- Girona vs. Slovan Bratislava (8:00 p.m.)
- Juventus vs. Stuttgart (8:00 p.m.)
- PSG vs. PSV (8:00 p.m.)
- Real Madrid vs. Dortmund (8:00 p.m.)
- Sturm Graz vs. Sporting (8:00 p.m.)
Wednesday, October 23
- Atalanta vs. Celtic (5:45 p.m.)
- Brest vs. Leverkusen (5:45 p.m.)
- Atlético vs. Lille (8:00 p.m.)
- Barcelona vs. Bayern (8:00 p.m.)
- Benfica vs. Feyenoord (8:00 p.m.)
- Man City vs. Sparta Prague (8:00 p.m.)
- RB Leipzig vs. Liverpool (8:00 p.m.)
- Red Bull Salzburg vs. D Zagreb (8:00 p.m.)
- Young Boys vs. Inter Milan (8:00 p.m.)
