Liverpool v Villarreal on 20 October: Champions League

Anfield hosts a Champions League meeting on 20 October, with kick-off at 20:00 BST, between two sides who have both found the net regularly this season. Villarreal, 14th with 3 points, have 1 win and 1 defeat from their opening two games and 5 goals scored. Liverpool, fifth with 6 points, have won both of theirs, scoring 8 goals with a goal difference of 4. Bradley Barcola has 3 goals in 2 matches for the hosts, while Santiago Mouriño has 2 goals in 2 matches for the visitors. Villarreal have scored in 6 consecutive away matches, and Liverpool will aim to keep their perfect record intact in front of their own supporters.

What does the match at Anfield mean for each side?

Liverpool have 6 points from their opening 2 matches and sit in position 5, so a win would keep them near the top of the table. Liverpool's record reads 2-0-0, with a goal difference of 4. The game is at Anfield on 20 October.

Villarreal have 3 points and sit in position 14, with a record of 1-0-1 and a goal difference of 1. Points on the road would help them climb, although Yahoo Sports reports that Villarreal have 1 win in 6 away matches. Kick-off is at 20:00 BST.

How has Liverpool performed in recent matches?

Liverpool beat Tottenham Hotspur 3-1 and AFC Bournemouth 1-0, then lost 3-0 to Manchester City. Liverpool then won 6-3 against LASK Linz in the Champions League and 2-1 against Brentford.

Yahoo Sports notes that Liverpool have 1 defeat in 5 home matches. Liverpool have scored 8 goals and conceded 4, with 8 assists, and their goal difference is 4. Bradley Barcola leads Liverpool with 3 goals in 2 matches and 8 shots. Alisson Becker has made 4 saves for Liverpool.

How has Villarreal performed in recent matches?

Villarreal beat Málaga 3-1 and Levante 3-1, then lost 1-0 to Real Madrid. Villarreal then beat Napoli 3-1 in the Champions League and drew 0-0 with Elche in La Liga, according to Yahoo Sports.

Villarreal have scored 5 goals and conceded 4 in the competition, with 3 assists. Georges Mikautadze has 4 shots and 1 assist, while Santiago Mouriño has 2 goals in 2 matches. Péter Gulácsi has made 4 saves, and Renato Veiga leads Villarreal with 109 accurate passes. Yahoo Sports adds that Villarreal have scored in 6 consecutive away matches.

What have Sports Mole and Yahoo Sports reported ahead of the game?

Sports Mole lists Szoboszlai (hamstring, return unknown) and Frimpong (hamstring, absence prolonged) among Liverpool's absentees, with Ekitike due back on 26 December after an Achilles rupture, Leoni on 2 January and Bradley on 22 November, both with knee injuries. Sports Mole adds that no Liverpool players are suspended.

Yahoo Sports recalls that the last Liverpool v Villarreal meeting finished 3-2 and lists Liverpool with 2 consecutive wins. Liverpool arrive after a 2-1 win over Brentford, and Villarreal after a 0-0 draw with Elche. Liverpool then travel to Fenerbahce and Villarreal host Paris Saint-Germain.

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