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Liverpool FC vs Qarabag: Prediction, kick-off time, TV, live stream, team news, h2h results, odds
The Reds’ continental results have far outstripped the domestic this campaign. They breezed by Marseille last time out and come into the final league phase matchday sitting fourth, but automatic progression to the round of 16 is far from assured.
Qarabag, known to their supporters as the Horsemen, have proven dark horses in this season’s Champions League. Their home ground, the Tofiq Bahramov Stadium, is comfortably the most remote in the competition, and they have made use of the home-field advantage, beating Eintracht Frankfurt and Copenhagen, as well as drawing with Chelsea.
Qarabag, currently 18th in the standings, are at risk of elimination should they taste defeat at Anfield, but will be confident enough of securing a play-off spot.
Routine: Liverpool beat Marseille 3-0 last week
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Date, kick-off time and venue
Liverpool vs Qarabag is scheduled for an 8pm GMT kick-off on Wednesday, January 28, 2026.
The match will take place at Anfield.
Where to watch Liverpool vs Qarabag
TV channel: In the UK, the game will be televised live on TNT Sports 2, with coverage starting at 6.30pm ahead of an 8pm kick-off.
Live stream: TNT Sports subscribers can also catch the contest live online via the Discovery+ app and website.
Live blog: You can follow all the action on matchday via Standard Sport’s live blog!
Liverpool vs Qarabag team news
Slot has not given a clear prognosis for the centre-back, but said at full-time: “I don’t know if Joe is going to train in two or three days, that’s difficult for me to say. But it was clear he couldn’t go on today.”
With Ibrahima Konate still on leave following the death of his father, Slot is left with just one available senior centre-back for this match: his captain Virgil van Dijk.
Joe Gomez came off worse from this collision with Alisson
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That is a definite boost for Slot, though he will likely be forced into a makeshift defence on Wednesday, with Giovanni Leoni and Conor Bradley still sidelined.
Federico Chiesa is a doubt, too. He was described as having a “50/50” chance of facing Bournemouth but did not make the matchday squad.
Gurban Gurbanov, meanwhile, appears to have the full complement of Qarabag players available.
Camilo Duran will be one to watch for the visitors. The Colombian is Qarabag’s top scorer, with four goals in seven appearances so far.
Qarabag’s campaign peaked with a home defeat of Eintracht Frankfurt
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Liverpool vs Qarabag prediction
Liverpool’s grim run of form and mounting injuries have morale plummeting around the club, with pressure mounting on Arne Slot.
This, though, is a presentable opportunity for the Reds to get back to winning ways. Qarabag have struggled on the road this season, stunning Benfica on matchday one but only scoring once in their two matches since.
Their exciting attack may cause Liverpool’s ramshackle defence some headaches, but the Reds should have the requisite class to pull out a result.
Head to head (h2h) history and results
This will be the first competitive meeting between Liverpool and Qarabag.
Liverpool vs Qarabag match odds
Odds via Betfair (subject to change).
