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UEFA Champions League: Villarreal vs. Liverpool odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Tuesday’s Villarreal vs. Liverpool odds and lines, with Champions League picks and predictions.

Villarreal welcomes Liverpool to El Madrigal Tuesday for the second leg of their UEFA Champions League semifinal. Kickoff is set for 3 p.m. ET. Below, we preview the Villarreal vs. Liverpool odds and lines, and make our best Champions League bets, picks and predictions.

Villarreal lost 2-0 in the first leg. Liverpool was able to get a strong win, dominating for most of the game.

Led by F Mohamed Salah, Liverpool totaled 19 shots, putting just 5 on goal. Its defense, which has allowed the second-fewest goals in EPL play, held Villarreal without a shot on goal. Liverpool had 73% of possession.

Liverpool got to this point by beating Inter 2-1 on aggregate and Benfica 6-4. The EPL’s second-place team averages 2.53 goals per game and allows 0.65 per game.

Villarreal sits 7th on the La Liga table and is also led by a rock-solid defense. It averages 1.59 goals per game while giving up 0.97. Offensively, Villarreal is led by 25-year-old F Arnaut Groeneveld.

Villarreal vs. Liverpool odds, lines, picks and predictions

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  • Money line: Villarreal +360 (bet $100 to win $360) | Liverpool -140 (bet $140 to win $100) | Draw +310
  • Over/Under: 2.5 (O: -155 | U: +122)

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Prediction

Liverpool 1, Villarreal 1

Money line (ML)

LEAN to the DRAW +310.

There’s absolutely no doubt that Liverpool is the more talented team. However, it hasn’t played well when up in a 2-game series and on the road for the second leg.

It was up 2-0 on Inter and lost 1-0. It was up 3-1 on Benfica and drew 3-3. As for Villarreal, it has 2 league losses at home in 17 games.

Sure, Liverpool is a different beast, but it may be looking to possession more than usual which could weaken its desire to push ahead for a winning goal.

Villarreal drew Bayern Munich 1-1 and beat Juventus 3-0 at home. It hasn’t played well in league play on the road, but it has been terrific at home in both UEFA action and La Liga action.

I expect that to continue Tuesday as well. I’d rather play the draw than the Villarreal money line, though as I do expect Liverpool to keep the energy and poise high.

Over/Under (O/U)

BET the UNDER 2.5 (+122).

We gave this out for Leg 1 at +120, and it connected with the Liverpool 2-0 win.

I again expect Liverpool’s top-tier defense, led by D Virgil van Djik, one of the world’s best defenders, to limit Villarreal. Although Villarreal is better at home, it had zero shots on goal in the first leg.

I do not expect them to score at will despite being better at home. Also, Liverpool has had 3 of its 5 Group Stage games go under 3 goals. At plus-money value, I like the Under here.

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Liverpool vs. Manchester United odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Tuesday’s Liverpool vs. Manchester United odds and lines, with EPL picks and predictions.

Liverpool (22 wins, 2 losses, 7 draws) hosts Manchester United (15-8-9) at Anfield Tuesday. Kickoff is set for 3 p.m. ET. Below, we preview the Liverpool vs. Manchester United odds and lines, and make our best EPL bets, picks and predictions.

Liverpool has had a difficult last two weeks, playing 2 Champions League matches and also taking on Manchester City twice in that span. It was a successful 2-0-2 in those 4 matches.

F Mohamed Salah leads the EPL with 20 goals and F Diogo Jota (15) and F Sadio Mane (13) are in the top-5 as well. Liverpool also has allowed the second-fewest goals in league play.

Liverpool sits second on the table while the F Cristiano Ronaldo-led Manchester United is fifth. Ronaldo netted a hat trick in a 3-2 win for Man U last weekend and has 15 goals in 26 EPL matches.

Man U is 2-2-2 in its last 6. It lost 5-0 to Liverpool on Oct. 24, 2021, with Salah netting 3 of the 5 goals. Man U has scored 52 and allowed 44 in 32 EPL games this season.

Liverpool vs. Manchester United: Odds, lines, picks and predictions

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  • Money line: Liverpool -270 (bet $270 to win $100) | Manchester United +670 (bet $100 to win $670) | Draw +440
  • Over/Under: 3.5 (O: +125 | U: -155)

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Prediction

Liverpool 3, Manchester United 1

Money line (ML)

PASS.

Liverpool hasn’t been beaten at home, but it does have 3 home draws in 15 league matches at Anfield. I wouldn’t bet on Liverpool to win outright at -270.

The value just isn’t there, and given the prior stats, it makes betting on Man U not wise either.

BOTH TEAMS TO SCORE at -133 isn’t necessarily worth the value either. Throughout all competitions, Liverpool has allowed a goal in 4 straight matches.

Considering Liverpool’s defensive dominance, the play for BOTH TEAMS NOT TO SCORE at -103 is the better side.

Liverpool has allowed just 22 goals in 31 games and didn’t allow a goal in 4 straight matches prior to taking on Benfica April 5. That’s the better value, but I’d PASS on both there and play the total.

Over/Under (O/U)

LEAN to the OVER 3.5 (+125).

Liverpool dropped 5 on Man U the first time these two teams played, and after a tiring two weeks, there could be a reason to believe the home side’s key forwards may get a rest.

If Salah, Mane, and Jota are in the starting lineup, I’d upgrade this to a full play, especially considering Man U gave up 2 to Norwich last weekend. Man U’s 44 goals allowed is the second-highest of any top-10 club.

Man U is weak defensively and Liverpool will expose those flaws.

On the opposite end, Man U has scored 3 goals in 2 of its last 4 EPL matches and has scored in 3 of its last 4 league matches. It has a capable offense that should be able to get at least one on the board.

Given the importance of this game for Liverpool’s place on the table, it should bring its firepower; however, I’d wait until the lineups are named to play this battle of powerhouses.

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Manchester City vs. Liverpool odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s Manchester City vs. Liverpool odds and lines, with EPL picks and predictions.

Manchester City (23 wins, 3 losses, 4 draws) hosts Liverpool (22-6-2) at Etihad Stadium Sunday. Kickoff for the season’s premier EPL match is scheduled for 11:30 a.m. ET. Below, we preview the Manchester City vs. Liverpool odds and lines, and make our best EPL bets, picks and predictions.

Manchester City is coming off a gritty midweek home win over Atletico Madrid in the UEFA Champions League. City has won 3 of its last 4 EPL matches and sits in first place on the table with 73 points.

It has 70 goals and has allowed 18 on the season in 30 games. It is led by a powerhouse midfield behind M Kevin de Bruyne and M Jack Grealish. It has the league’s best defense.

Liverpool is coming off a 3-1 win over Benfica in its midweek UEFA Champions League match. Having a strong last few weeks, Liverpool is now rivaling City at the top of the table.

It has 72 points through 30 matches, having scored 77 goals and allowed 20. Liverpool is led by Mohamed Salah who has a league-leading 20 goals. Teammate F Diogo Jota sits in third place with 14.

Manchester City vs. Liverpool: Odds, picks and predictions

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  • Money line: Manchester City +110 (bet $100 to win $110) | Liverpool +245 (bet $100 to win $245) | Draw +260
  • Over/Under: 2.5 (O: -140 | U: +110)

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Prediction

Manchester City 1, Liverpool 1

Money line (ML)

LEAN to the DRAW +260.

These two teams have completely different styles of play.

Man City operates through its world-class midfield and possesses the ball at an ultra-high rate. Liverpool works through its forwards who can take on just about anyone in the world and get through.

With that said, both teams have played moderately against other top-three clubs. Their lone matchup this season resulted in a 2-2 draw. City beat Chelsea 1-0 both times while Liverpool drew Chelsea twice.

There is little that separates these two, and at +260, playing a draw is a smart move as Man City’s money line value at +110 just isn’t overly enticing.

Over/Under (O/U)

LEAN to the UNDER 2.5 (+110).

The 2-2 draw earlier in the season and the elite offenses of both teams make the Over an enticing play, but considering there were a total of 7 shots on target and 4 goals in that event, a repeat event doesn’t seem likely.

Also, while Sala, Jota, and de Bruyne headline the matchup, Man City plays with possession on its mind and has allowed a league-low 18 goals. City has allowed multiple goals in just 4 games this season.

Liverpool has allowed the second-fewest goals and has one of the best defenders in the world captaining its backline in D Virgil van Dijk. It should be able to read and limit City.

Considering both defenses as well, I like the UNDER 2.5 (+110) at plus-money value.

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Brighton vs. Liverpool odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Brighton vs. Liverpool odds and lines, with EPL picks and predictions.

Liverpool (19 wins, 2 losses, 6 draws) visits Falmer Stadium Saturday to take on Brighton (7-8-12). Kickoff is scheduled for 7:30 a.m. ET. Below, we preview the Brighton vs. Liverpool odds and lines, and make our best EPL bets, picks and predictions.

Liverpool is coming into this matchup following a midweek Champions League loss to Inter. However, Liverpool advanced 2-1 on aggregate despite losing 1-0. As for its last EPL showing, it beat West Ham 1-0 and has won 7 straight.

Liverpool sits in second place, 6 points behind Manchester City, and has 71 goals on the season, the most in the EPL. It has allowed the third-fewest goals as well at just 20.

Brighton, which started off the season surprisingly strong, has lost 4 in a row yet has still given up just 32 goals in 27 matches, tied for sixth-fewest in league play. It has scored just 26 goals though.

Brighton and Liverpool tied 2-2 last time they met, back in October. Brighton also has 2 draws in its two matches against third-place Chelsea this season.

Brighton vs. Liverpool: Odds, picks and predictions

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  • Money line: Brighton +550 (bet $100 to win $550) | Liverpool -210 (bet $210 to win $100) | Draw +360
  • Over/Under: 2.5 (O: -140 | U: +115)

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Prediction

Liverpool 2, Brighton 0

Money line (ML)

PASS.

I like Liverpool to win, especially given the form of both teams, and the Reds do have 8 wins in 13 road matches this season. However, having drawn Brighton earlier this season, a -210 money line is a bit too pricey.

I do like BOTH TEAMS NOT TO SCORE at -117.

Brighton has scored just 2 goals in its last four home games. Against a top-tier defense like Liverpool, that trend is worrisome. Brighton averages under a goal per game and is taking on a terrific Liverpool defense.

Brighton has been held scoreless 9 times this season, while it has held its opponent scoreless 9 times (7 times in EPL action and 2 times in the EFL Cup).

It also has a competent defense that could have a good showing against what should be a tired Liverpool side.

Over/Under (O/U)

LEAN to the UNDER 2.5 (+115).

Liverpool’s offense has been dynamic this season, but F Roberto Firmino is doubtful per whoscored.com. M Thiago and star D Virgil van Dijk are both also listed as doubtful.

Those 3 have contributed 8 goals for Liverpool this season.

Liverpool has gone Under 2.5 goals in 3 of its last 5 EPL games, having only topped that in a 3-1 victory over Norwich and a 6-0 win over Leeds. Brighton’s defense is far better than either of those bottom-tier opponents.

Brighton has gone Under 2.5 goals in 6 of its last 8 EPL games as well. At plus-money value, it’s the best bet in this game.

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Liverpool vs. Tottenham odds, picks and prediction

Analyzing Sunday’s Liverpool vs Tottenham odds and lines, with EPL picks and predictions.

On Sunday, Liverpool (12 wins, 1 loss, 4 draws) travels to Tottenham Hotspur Stadium to take on Tottenham (8-5-1). The match is set to kickoff at 11:30 a.m. ET. Below, we preview the Liverpool vs Tottenham odds and lines, and make our best EPL bets, picks and predictions.

Tottenham will be without F Son Heung-Min, one of their best attackers. Aside from Heung-Min, Harry Kane has yet to produce much this season.

Tottenham has scored just 16 goals in 14 games while allowing 17. That’s the four-fewest goals in the league, ahead of just Wolverhampton, Burnley and Norwich City.

It’s the exact opposite for Liverpool who leads the league with 48 goals for. However, star defender Virgil van Dijk will be sidelined Sunday which may give Tottenham a better chance than it would normally have.

The Reds will be getting M Roberto Firmino back though to give them an additional offensive boost, and he’s expected to draw the start. Liverpool has won seven straight against Tottenham.

Liverpool vs Tottenham: Odds, picks and predictions

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  • Money line: Liverpool -180 (bet $180 to win $100) | Tottenham +460 (bet $100 to win $460) | Draw +340
  • Over/Under: 2.5 (O: -170 | U: +133)

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Prediction

Liverpool 2, Tottenham 0

Money line (ML)

BET on LIVERPOOL (-180).

When you can get any of the top-three EPL teams at better than -200 when playing against a team outside the top three, you take it. Man City, Liverpool and Chelsea are just a level above the field.

With the league’s most dangerous attack, backed by one of the best players in the work, F Mohamed Salah, Liverpool has scored an EPL-leading 48 goals. It’s also conceded just 13 goals against, the third-fewest in the EPL.

Despite the offensive firepower on paper, Tottenham has translated it into just 16 goals. There’s no reason to believe they’ll be able to get it going against a mighty Liverpool defense.

At this price, bet on Liverpool to win.

Over/Under (O/U)

“LEAN” to the UNDER 2.5 (+133) as the best value on the total. While Liverpool’s lethal attack could get loose, against the Wolves — a team that’s goals for/against profile is similar to Tottenham, the Reds won just 1-0.

Liverpool has won two of its last three games by a final score of 1-0, and with its defense coupled with Tottenham not allowing much on their end, I’d expect fewer goals in this one.

Tottenham is only seventh on the table due to the strength of its defense, and it should keep that intensity up at home Sunday. The Hotspur have played two of the top three teams, beating Man City 1-0 and losing to Chelsea 3-1.

The Under is the better play at this price.

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