Liverpool will aim to continue their flawless start to the 2024/25 Champions League as they head to RB Leipzig on Wednesday.
The Reds opened their European campaign with a 3-1 win against AC Milan, followed by a solid 2-0 victory over Bologna. They also come into this clash buoyed by a gritty 2-1 triumph over Chelsea in their recent Premier League encounter.
Meanwhile, RB Leipzig are still searching for their first Champions League win of the season. However, a 2-0 victory against Mainz in their latest Bundesliga fixture will provide them with a boost ahead of this match.
The Sporting News looks at the key details ahead of this game, including how to watch the match, kickoff times and the latest lineup news.
RB Leipzig vs. Liverpool live stream, TV channel
Here’s how to watch this Champions league match in UK:
TV channel: TNT Sports 1
Live stream: Discovery+, Discovery+ App
This game is available on TNT Sports 1 for live TV broadcast in UK. Streaming options are available on Discovery+ and Discovery+ App.
What time does RB Leipzig vs. Liverpool kick off in UK?
This Champions League clash takes place at the Red Bull Arena in Leipzig, Germany and kicks off on Wednesday, October 23 at 9:00 p.m. local time.
Here’s how that time translates to UK:
| Date | Wed, Oct. 23 |
| Kick-off time | 8:00 p.m. BST |
| Venue | Red Bull Arena |
| Location | Leipzig, Germany |
RB Leipzig vs. Liverpool predicted lineups, team news
Diego Jota had to leave the field after 30 minutes against Chelsea due to an injury, and he will miss this match in all likelihood. Additionally, Alisson and Harvey Eliott are sidelined for this game due to different injuries. Federico Chiesa and Connor Bradley are both doubts for this match.
Trent Alexander-Arnold is also a major doubt for this game after picking up a knock against Chelsea. With Bradly also likely to miss, Joe Gomez could start at right-back for Liverpool.
Liverpool predicted XI (4-2-3-1, right to left): Kelleher (GK) — Gomez, Konate, Van Dijk, Tsimikas — Mac Allister, Gravenberch — Salah, Jones, Diaz — Nunez.
Injured: Jota (doubt), Chiesa (doubt), Bradley (doubt), Alexander-Arnold (doubt), Alisson, Elliot
Suspended: None
Xaver Schlager, David Raum, Nicolas Seiwald, and Assan Ouedraogo will miss RB Leipzig’s clash with Liverpool as they are sidelined with injuries.
Lois Openda suffered a knock late into Leipzig’s win over Mainz but should overcome it and start again with Xavi Simons and Benjamin Sesko in attack.
RB Leipzig predicted XI (3-4-1-2, right to left): Gulacsi (GK) — Orban, Klostermann, Lukeba — Geertruida, Haidara, Vermeeren, Nusa — Simons — Sesko, Openda.
Injured: Schlager, Raum, Seiwald, Ouedraogo
Suspended: None
RB Leipzig vs. Liverpool Prediction
Liverpool and RB Leipzig met in the round of 16 stage of the 2020-21 Champions League, with the Reds winning both legs 2-0.
Both sides have shown excellent form in their respective domestic leagues, however, Liverpool have shown consistency in Europe as well. The Reds should see off RB Leipzig with ease despite the latter’s home advantage.
- Prediction: RB Leipzig 1-3 Liverpool
Champions League fixture schedule this week
All times BST
Tuesday, October 22
- AC Milan vs. Club Brugge (5:45 p.m.)
- Monaco vs. Red Star Belgrade (5:45 p.m.)
- Arsenal vs. Shakhtar (8:00 p.m.)
- Aston Villa vs. Bologna (8:00 p.m.)
- Girona vs. Slovan Bratislava (8:00 p.m.)
- Juventus vs. Stuttgart (8:00 p.m.)
- PSG vs. PSV (8:00 p.m.)
- Real Madrid vs. Dortmund (8:00 p.m.)
- Sturm Graz vs. Sporting (8:00 p.m.)
Wednesday, October 23
- Atalanta vs. Celtic (5:45 p.m.)
- Brest vs. Leverkusen (5:45 p.m.)
- Atlético vs. Lille (8:00 p.m.)
- Barcelona vs. Bayern (8:00 p.m.)
- Benfica vs. Feyenoord (8:00 p.m.)
- Man City vs. Sparta Prague (8:00 p.m.)
- RB Leipzig vs. Liverpool (8:00 p.m.)
- Red Bull Salzburg vs. D Zagreb (8:00 p.m.)
- Young Boys vs. Inter Milan (8:00 p.m.)