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Liverpool vs Villarreal: Prediction, Odds & Analysis

Liverpool LiverpoolvsVillarreal Villarreal
Our predictionLiverpool to win
Model score: High · 72/100
Score hint: 2-1

The model puts Liverpool at 61%. The model leans toward Liverpool. Confidence: high.

Why this prediction

+ supports the predicted pick, − argues against it.

Win probabilities

1 · Liverpool61%
Draw19%
2 · Villarreal20%
1 · LiverpoolDraw2 · Villarreal
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Model vs market

Markets where our model disagrees with the bookmaker. A positive edge means our model rates the outcome more likely than the odds imply. This is model disagreement, not proven value — we do not yet publish historical profitability.

1X2Villarreal6.10+4.9%
BTTSYes1.61+2.3%
1X2Draw4.70-1.4%
BTTSNo2.20-2.3%
1X2Liverpool1.48-3.5%
Our model BookmakerPositive edge = model disagreement, not a value bet. Not betting advice.

Recent form

LiverpoolLLLWW
VillarrealWWWLD

Expected goals

2.69Liverpool
xG
1.03Villarreal
Over 2.5 goals72%
Both teams to score60%
Team strength rating
Liverpool
56
Villarreal
58

Most likely scorelines

2-19.0%
2-08.7%
3-18.1%
3-07.8%
1-16.7%
1-06.5%

Match DNA

AttackDefenseFormStrengthH2HVenue
Liverpool Villarreal

Key points

Betting angles

MarketPickOddsAssessment
1X2Liverpool win1.48Fair (-3.5%)

Assessments compare our model probability with the bookmaker odds. A positive edge means our model rates the pick higher than the market implies — model disagreement, not proven value. Not betting advice.

Scoreline probability matrix

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Each cell shows the probability (%) of that exact scoreline (home goals down the side, away goals across the top). Computed from a Poisson model on expected goals.

Full analysis

The model puts Liverpool at 61%. The model puts the draw at 19%. The model puts Villarreal at 20%. The model's most likely scoreline is 2-1.

The market leans toward Liverpool. Liverpool is priced at 1.475. The draw is priced at 4.7. Villarreal is priced at 6.1.

Liverpool have won 1 of the head-to-head meetings. Villarreal have won 3 of the head-to-head meetings.

Liverpool have 2 wins in their last 5 matches. Villarreal have 3 wins in their last 5 matches. Villarreal are on 3 wins in a row.

Liverpool average 2 goals per game this season. Liverpool average 45% possession. Villarreal average 2 goals per game this season. Villarreal average 48% possession.

The model gives 60% for both teams to score. The model gives 72% for over 2.5 goals.

This prediction is a statistical analysis, not a guarantee. Higher confidence means the signals agree more strongly, but football is unpredictable. Always bet responsibly.

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Frequently asked questions

Who is the favourite, Liverpool or Villarreal?

Our model rates Liverpool as the most likely outcome at 61% probability.

What's a likely scoreline for Liverpool vs Villarreal?

A scoreline around 2-1 fits our analysis, as a pointer, not a certainty.

What's the head-to-head record?

In the last 4 meetings: 1 Liverpool wins, 0 draws, 3 Villarreal wins.

Over or under 2.5 goals?

The indicators lean toward over 2.5 goals.

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League table

UEFA Champions League (League stage)
#TeamGPWLTGPts
1Paris Saint-Germain220010:36
2Barcelona22009:26
3Aston Villa22009:26
4VfB Stuttgart22006:16
5Liverpool22008:46
6Sporting Clube de Portugal22005:16
7Arsenal22004:06
8Real Madrid22006:46
9Real Betis22006:46
10Bayern Munich21018:34
11Shakhtar Donetsk21014:24
12Como21106:43
13Manchester United21104:23
14Villarreal21105:43
15Atletico Madrid21103:23
16Club Brugge21106:63
17Manchester City21104:43
18Borussia Dortmund21103:33
19RC Lens21103:43
20AEK Athens21102:33
21RasenBallsport Leipzig21102:43
22Sabah Baku21102:43
23Feyenoord21104:73
24Bodo-Glimt21101:53
25Roma20114:51
26PSV Eindhoven20111:21
27Viking20114:61
28Fenerbahce20111:71
29Internazionale Milano20204:60
30Porto20202:50
31Slavia Prague20202:50
32Napoli20201:40
33LASK Linz20203:70
34Lille OSC20202:60
35Galatasaray20202:70
36Slovan Bratislava20201:90
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