Liverpool FC vs Villarreal CF prediction: UEFA Champions League, 20 October 2026

Match recap: Liverpool FC 4-3 Villarreal CF, UEFA Champions League, 20 October 2026

Liverpool FC beat Villarreal CF 4-3 in Matchday 3 of the UEFA Champions League on Tuesday 20 October 2026. The match was played at Anfield in Liverpool.

Score period by period

The sides were level at 2-2 after the first half, and Liverpool FC won the second half 2-1.

Match statistics

Prediction and analysis

Key match factor

Form separates the sides most clearly. Liverpool FC have 4 wins, 5 draws and 1 loss in their last 10 matches, scoring 20 and conceding 15, while Villarreal CF have 3 wins, 3 draws and 4 losses, scoring 18 and conceding 15. Over the last five, Liverpool FC have 13 points to 7.

Our prediction

Liverpool FC are the favourite for Liverpool FC vs Villarreal CF, Tuesday 20 October 2026.

Liverpool FC lose less often. Across 10 matches between Saturday 9 May 2026 and Saturday 17 October 2026 they have 1 defeat, against 4 for Villarreal CF over 10 matches from Sunday 17 May 2026. In the UEFA Champions League table, Liverpool FC sit 5th with 6 points from 2 wins, while Villarreal CF are 14th with 3 points from 1 win and 1 loss. The call is a home win.

Who is favoured for Liverpool FC vs Villarreal CF?

Liverpool FC are favoured for Liverpool FC vs Villarreal CF, with the stronger recent form and a higher place in the table.

When and where Liverpool FC vs Villarreal CF is played

Liverpool FC and Villarreal CF meet on Matchday 3 of the UEFA Champions League. The match is on Tuesday 20 October 2026. The venue is Anfield, with Liverpool FC as the home side.

Key facts

Recent form: Liverpool FC and Villarreal CF

Liverpool FC's figures cover 10 matches between Sunday 3 May 2026 and Wednesday 14 October 2026, and Villarreal CF's cover 10 matches between Wednesday 13 May 2026 and Tuesday 13 October 2026.

Liverpool FC have 3 wins, 5 draws and 2 losses in 10 matches, scoring 20 goals and conceding 17, with a sequence of W-D-W-W-D, newest first, a home record of 1 win and 4 draws in 5, and an away record of 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses in 5. Their latest match was a 6-3 win over LASK Linz in the UEFA Champions League.

4W 4D 2L in 10 games1.9 scored · 1.7 conceded per gameHome 1W-3D-1L · Away 3W-1D-1L

Villarreal CF have 3 wins, 2 draws and 5 losses in 10 matches, scoring 20 goals and conceding 18, with a sequence of W-W-L-L-L, newest first, a home record of 2 wins and 2 losses in 4, and an away record of 1 win, 2 draws and 3 losses in 6. Their latest match was a 3-1 win over SSC Napoli in the UEFA Champions League.

2W 3D 5L in 10 games1.5 scored · 1.6 conceded per gameHome 1W-1D-2L · Away 1W-2D-3L

Liverpool FC and Villarreal CF squads

Current UEFA Champions League standings

Liverpool FC are 5th in the UEFA Champions League table with 6 points from 2 matches. They have 2 wins, 8 goals scored, 4 conceded and a difference of 4. Villarreal CF are 14th with 3 points from 2 matches, from 1 win and 1 loss, with 5 scored, 4 conceded and a difference of 1. The gap is 9 places and 3 points.

Key data

Liverpool FC have 6 points from 2 UEFA Champions League matches. Villarreal CF have 3 points from 2. Each side scored 20 goals over their 10 listed matches. Liverpool FC took 11 points from their five latest results, Villarreal CF 6.

What is at stake

Matchday 3 brings together the 5th and 14th sides in the UEFA Champions League table. Liverpool FC have 6 points, Villarreal CF have 3. The gap between them is 9 places and 3 points.

Frequently asked questions

How have Liverpool FC performed before facing Villarreal CF?

Liverpool FC have 3 wins, 5 draws and 2 losses in 10 matches between Sunday 3 May 2026 and Wednesday 14 October 2026. They scored 20 and conceded 17. Their latest result was a 6-3 win over LASK Linz.

How have Villarreal CF performed before facing Liverpool FC?

Villarreal CF have 3 wins, 2 draws and 5 losses in 10 matches between Wednesday 13 May 2026 and Tuesday 13 October 2026. They scored 20 and conceded 18. Their latest result was a 3-1 win over SSC Napoli.

Where do Liverpool FC and Villarreal CF stand in the Champions League table?

Liverpool FC are 5th with 6 points from 2 matches and a goal difference of 4. Villarreal CF are 14th with 3 points from 2 matches. Their difference is 1. The gap is 9 places.