Liverpool FC enters this third round defending a local record in the group phase that contrasts with Villarreal CF, which arrives needing to recover points after losing its opening away fixture in the tournament. The home side attempts to capitalize on its Anfield presence to climb from the middle of the standings, while the visiting team tries to reverse a recent negative away sequence in European competition.
Liverpool FC.Dominik Szoboszlai and Alexis Mac Allister account for the entire scoring output in the tournament, leaving the side exposed if that creative duo fails to break through.
Villarreal CF. Villarreal CF depends on Álvaro Santiago Mouriño González to sustain an away attacking output that faces a defensive sequence conceding multiple goals in recent outings.
Playing style
Villarreal CFLiverpool FC
50%Possession54.5%
5Remates al arco7
15Remates totales20
5.5Corners9
9Fouls7.5
Average of the most recent matches with stats available (2 and 2 respectively).
Liverpool FC combines high shot volume with a lower possession share, suggesting an approach that cedes territory while sustaining pressure in the final third.
Liverpool FC holds the historical edge in this fixture after securing a clean sheet victory when previously hosting Villarreal CF, while the visiting side arrives attempting to correct recent away struggles in the competition.
Who scored in these meetings
Sadio Mane1
3 0 ·
in 1 meeting
Low card totals from previous meetings align with disciplined defensive shapes, while individual scoring dependence places pressure on Dominik Szoboszlai and Alexis Mac Allister to convert limited attacking volume.