Match Overview

The Matchday 4 fixture of the 2025/26 group stage between Liverpool (England) and Real Madrid (Spain) is scheduled for November 4th at Anfield stadium. This preview offers a prediction, potential bets, odds analysis, and key statistics for the Liverpool vs Real Madrid encounter.

Liverpool’s Current Form

Arne Slot’s side secured an away thrashing of Eintracht (5:1) in the previous round. This marked the English team’s first significant victory in almost a year. However, it was only the second time in their last five matches in this competition that Liverpool managed to score more than one goal. Defensively, the team has been vulnerable, conceding in seven consecutive fixtures. In the league standings, Liverpool currently sits in 10th position with 6 points.

Liverpool Key Statistics

• The Reds have not drawn in their last 24 matches (17 wins, 7 losses).
• The club has scored at least two goals in 9 of their last 10 home games.
• At home, the English side has conceded no more than one goal in 5 of their last 6 matches in this tournament.

Liverpool’s Provisional Lineup (4-3-3)

Georgiy Mamardashvili – Conor Bradley, Ibrahima Konate, Virgil van Dijk, Andrew Robertson – Alexis Mac Allister, Florian Wirtz, Dominik Szoboszlai – Mohamed Salah, Hugo Ekitike, Cody Gakpo.

Liverpool Injury Update

Goalkeeper Alisson Becker, midfielder Curtis Jones, forward Alexander Isak, and defender Jeremie Frimpong are sidelined due to injuries. 

Real Madrid’s Unblemished Run

The Spanish giants maintain a perfect record in the competition. Their 1-0 victory over Juventus in the last round marked their third consecutive win in the . After a seven-match streak of conceding goals in this tournament, the Madrid team has kept two consecutive clean sheets. Thus, in the current campaign, Xabi Alonso’s men are only behind Arsenal and Inter in the number of clean sheets. Real currently holds 5th place in the overall standings.

Real Madrid Key Statistics

• The team has scored at least one goal in 10 of their last 12 matches.
• The Spaniards have conceded in 6 of their last 8 away games in this tournament.
• At least three goals have been scored in 4 of Madrid’s last 5 matches.

Real Madrid’s Provisional Lineup (4-5-1)

Thibaut Courtois – Álvaro Carreras, Raúl Asensio, Éder Militão, Federico Valverde – Vinicius Júnior, Eduardo Camavinga, Jude Bellingham, Aurélien Tchouaméni, Arda Güler – Kylian Mbappé. 

Real Madrid Injury Update

Defenders David Alaba, Antonio Rüdiger, and Dani Carvajal are injured.

Referee Profile

István Kovács (Romania)

Referee Statistics (2025/26 International Matches)

Matches Officiated: 5 (International fixtures, 2025/26);

Yellow Cards Issued (including second yellow): 19;

Average Yellow Cards Per Match: 3.8;

Red Cards Issued: 0;

Average Fouls Per Match: 32;

Penalties Awarded: 20%.

Match Prediction Overview

These rivals share a rich history of encounters. Their most recent clash in the last tournament saw the English side claim a 2-0 victory. This triumph allowed Liverpool to break an eight-match winless streak against Madrid (1 draw, 7 losses). However, at that time, the English team was in excellent form and had an almost flawless group stage performance. Currently, Arne Slot’s squad is delivering results that are difficult to justify given the team’s caliber, with the Reds losing in 6 of their last 8 official matches.

In contrast to their opponents, the Spanish team has shown remarkable consistency. In this campaign, they are yet to drop points, and overall this season, Xabi Alonso’s charges have won 13 out of 14 official matches (suffering only 1 defeat). Furthermore, Real has avoided defeat in 11 of their last 15 away fixtures.

After Matchday 3, bookmakers heavily favored Liverpool, but due to their recent results, the British side has virtually lost its status as favorites. The Spaniards should capitalize on their opponent’s poor form and secure points. My prediction is: ‘Real Madrid Win or Draw’.