Liverpool vs Real Madrid betting tips: Champions League Final preview, predictions and odds
Rodrygo
Ceballos, Dani
Camavinga, Eduardo
Firmino, Roberto
Keita, Naby
Jota, Diogo
Recommended bets
Both teams to score and over 2.5 goals is 1/1.
Liverpool to win and over 2.5 goals is 2/1.
Liverpool to lift the trophy is 8/15.
Mohamed Salah has scored 33 goals in 55 Champions League appearances for Liverpool. He is 4/1 to break the deadlock and 11/10 to score anytime.
Match preview
LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND – APRIL 14: Toni Kroos of Real Madrid holds off Trent Alexander-Arnold of Liverpool during the UEFA Champions League Quarter Final Second Leg match between Liverpool FC and Real Madrid at Anfield on April 14, 2021 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)
After yet another thrilling UEFA Champions League season it all comes down to this.
This pair are European royalty having now featured in 25 different European Cup Finals between them, winning six and 13 titles respectively.
Back in 1981, eight miles down the road at Parc des Princes, Alan Kennedy’s late goal saw the Reds defeat los Blancos 1-0 in the final.
Slightly more recently, over in Kyiv four years ago, Gareth Bale’s brace off the bench saw Real complete the three-peat.
This time, who will claim European glory in Paris?
Real Madrid’s run to this season’s final has been frankly ridiculous, starting with a 2-1 group stage defeat at home to minnows FC Sheriff.
Their subsequent escapade through the knockout phase has quite simply been unbelievable, unexplainable and unforgettable.
First, despite being outplayed for 150 minutes, a 17-minute hat-trick from Karim Benzema saw them dump out Paris Saint-Germain.
Then, Real looked set to crash out against Chelsea, only Rodrygo to equalise before Benzema headed home the winner in extra time.
All of this was leading up the crescendo that was the semi-final with Manchester City, commencing with a 4-3 win for the hosts in England.
The Citizens then looked set for back-to-back finals until, in stoppage time, Rodrygo scored twice in just 88 seconds to force extra time again.
Four minutes into the additional half hour, Benzema converted a spot-kick as his team completed the more extraordinary comeback.
So, Carlo Ancelotti has become the first manager to reach five European Cup Finals, looking to claim a record-breaking fourth title.
Also, with the La Liga and Supercopa de España trophies in the bag, Real are looking to match 1957 and 2017 as their best-ever seasons.
Liverpool’s run to the final has been serene in comparison, winning all six group matches against A.C. Milan, Atlético Madrid and Porto.
Since, the Reds have ousted Inter, Benfica and Villarreal in knockouts, only really suffering a scare in the first half at El Madrigal.
So, this is their third final in five attempts under Jürgen Klopp, losing to Real in 2018 but defeating Tottenham in Madrid 12 months later.
They did miss out on the Premier League title, but have the Carabao and FA Cups to show for their efforts during this gruelling 63-match campaign.
So, Liverpool are looking to end a season with the European Cup alongwith two other trophies for the fourth time, most recently in 1984.
Will the Spanish champions or the English heavyweights be celebrating following this heavyweight bout at Stade de France?
Liverpool team news
LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND – APRIL 27: Virgil van Dijk of Liverpool during the UEFA Champions League Semi Final Leg One match between Liverpool and Villarreal at Anfield on April 27, 2022 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by James Gill – Danehouse/Getty Images)
Jürgen Klopp does have some injury concerns coming into this final.
First, Thiago Alcântara was taken off at half time against Wolverhampton Wanderers, so is a doubt.
The Spanish midfielder is looking to win this competition with three different clubs, something only Clarence Seedorf has achieved to date.
Meanwhile, Fabinho hasn’t featured since the FA Cup Final, but is expected to start even if not 100% ready to go.
Captain Jordan Henderson will complete a midfield that’ll also feature Naby Keïta if Thiago is not ready to go.
At the back, Ibrahima Konaté has started seven of the last eight Champions League matches, scoring in both legs against Benfica.
So, he could keep his place as Virgil van Dijk’s partner, chosen over Joël Matip.
In attack, Mohamed Salah came off the bench to score his 31st goal of the season on Sunday.
The Egyptian is looking to join Phil Neal as the only man to score in multiple European Cup Finals for the club.
He’s likely to join Luis Díaz and Sadio Mané up front, with Diogo Jota and Roberto Firmino in reserve.
2019 final scorer Divock Origi will be on the bench, hoping to make his 176th and final appearance for the club.
Real Madrid team news
MADRID, SPAIN – MARCH 9: Karim Benzema of Real Madrid celebrates 1-1 during the UEFA Champions League match between Real Madrid v Paris Saint Germain at the Estadio Santiago Bernabéu on March 9, 2022 in Madrid Spain (Photo by David S. Bustamante/Soccrates/Getty Images)
Real Madrid have enjoyed the luxury of two days extra rest since their final La Liga game of the season against Real Betis last Friday night.
However, like his opposite number, Carlo Ancelotti is sweating over the availability of a key figure or two.
Two-time winner with Bayern Munich David Alaba hasn’t featured since the trip to Manchester City on 26 April due to an adductor injury.
Daniel Carvajal, Éder Militão and Ferland Mendy will feature in the back four, with Nacho completing the quartet if Alaba isn’t available.
The iconic trio of Casemiro, Luka Modrić and Toni Kroos will start a fourth Champions League Final together, hoping for the same result.
Teenager Eduardo Camavinga could be key though, coming on to change the game in all three knockout round victories.
Up front, Vinícius Júnior and Karim Benzema are the obvious threats, having scored 21 and 44 goals respectively this season.
Who Ancelotti decides to start on the right-wing is his biggest selection decision.
He’s likely to go for the defensive option of Fede Valverde, meaning semi-final hero Rodrygo will be kept back in reserve.
2018 final match-winner Gareth Bale has only made seven appearances all season and this is his final chance to feature in a Real shirt.
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Aston Villa vs Liverpool FC - 1:2
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Real Madrid vs Real Betis Seville - 0:0
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Real Madrid vs Levante UD - 6:0
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Atletico Madrid vs Real Madrid - 1:0
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May 28, 2022 | UEFA Champions League 21/22 | Liverpool FC | 0 - 1 | Real Madrid |
May 22, 2022 | Premier League 21/22 | Liverpool FC | 3 - 1 | Wolverhampton Wanderers |
May 17, 2022 | Premier League 21/22 | Southampton FC | 1 - 2 | Liverpool FC |
May 14, 2022 | FA Cup 21/22 | Chelsea FC | 0 - 0 | Liverpool FC |
May 10, 2022 | Premier League 21/22 | Aston Villa | 1 - 2 | Liverpool FC |
May 28, 2022 | UEFA Champions League 21/22 | Liverpool FC | 0 - 1 | Real Madrid |
May 20, 2022 | LaLiga 21/22 | Real Madrid | 0 - 0 | Real Betis Seville |
May 15, 2022 | LaLiga 21/22 | Cadiz CF | 1 - 1 | Real Madrid |
May 12, 2022 | LaLiga 21/22 | Real Madrid | 6 - 0 | Levante UD |
May 8, 2022 | LaLiga 21/22 | Atletico Madrid | 1 - 0 | Real Madrid |
Liverpool FC | Real Madrid | |
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15 | Matches played | 15 |
10 | Matches won | 9 |
204 | Goal attempts | 164 |
84 | Shots on goal | 66 |
69 | Shots off goal | 56 |
92 | Corner kicks | 55 |
51% | Average ball possession | 44% |
51 | Shots blocked | 42 |
15 | Cards given | 25 |
175 | Free kicks | 179 |
26 | Offsides | 19 |
1 | Shots on post | 0 |
5 | Shots on bar | 3 |
22 | Goals by foot | 25 |
6 | Goals by head | 3 |
30 | Goals scored | 29 |
14 | Goals conceded | 14 |
Liverpool FC | Real Madrid | |
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8 | Matches | 8 |
4 | Home Matches | 4 |
4 | Away Matches | 4 |
7 | Total Goals | 11 |
0.88 | Average Goals Scored | 1.38 |
2 | Wins | 5 |
5 | Losses | 2 |
1 | Draws | 1 |
May 28, 2022 | UEFA Champions League 21/22 | Liverpool FC | 0 - 1 | Real Madrid |
April 14, 2021 | UEFA Champions League 20/21 | Liverpool FC | 0 - 0 | Real Madrid |
April 6, 2021 | UEFA Champions League 20/21 | Real Madrid | 3 - 1 | Liverpool FC |
May 26, 2018 | UEFA Champions League 17/18 | Real Madrid | 3 - 1 | Liverpool FC |
November 4, 2014 | Champions League 14/15 | Real Madrid | 1 - 0 | Liverpool FC |
Premier League table:
# | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | D | P |
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1 | Leeds United | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2 | Manchester City | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
3 | Manchester United | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
4 | West Ham United | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
5 | Everton FC | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
6 | Southampton FC | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
7 | Chelsea FC | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
8 | Arsenal FC | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
9 | Newcastle United | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
10 | Leicester City | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
11 | Liverpool FC | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
12 | Aston Villa | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
13 | Tottenham Hotspur | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
14 | Fulham FC | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
15 | Wolverhampton Wanderers | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
16 | Crystal Palace | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
17 | Nottingham Forest | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
18 | Brighton & Hove Albion | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
19 | AFC Bournemouth | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
20 | Brentford FC | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
La Liga table:
# | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | D | P |
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1 | Athletic Bilbao | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2 | Atletico Madrid | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
3 | CA Osasuna | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
4 | Cadiz CF | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
5 | Elche CF | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
6 | Espanyol Barcelona | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
7 | FC Barcelona | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
8 | Getafe CF | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
9 | Girona FC | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
10 | Rayo Vallecano | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
11 | RC Celta de Vigo | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
12 | RCD Mallorca | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
13 | Real Betis Seville | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
14 | Real Madrid | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
15 | Real Sociedad San Sebastian | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
16 | Real Valladolid | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
17 | Sevilla FC | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
18 | UD Almeria | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
19 | Valencia CF | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
20 | Villarreal CF | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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What time is kick off between Liverpool FC vs Real Madrid?
19:00, Saturday 28 May 2022