Liverpool are heading into this Champions League match in a bit of a rut. Their last five games have all ended in draws or a loss, with two of those draws finishing 2-2. While they aren't losing many, they seem to have lost their winning touch and are struggling to close out games. Villarreal, on the other hand, have had a rougher time lately, losing their most recent match and winning none in their last five, which includes a heavy 5-1 defeat. They are clearly out of form and will be desperate to turn things around.

The last time these two met was back in 2022, and those were very tight, high-scoring affairs, with one game ending 2-3 and the other 2-0. Given Liverpool's home advantage and their historical edge in this matchup, they are the stronger side here. However, because Liverpool are drawing so often and Villarreal are struggling to get results, this has the look of a very close game, with a draw or a narrow win for Liverpool being the most likely outcome.