The teams will be updated after the final line-ups are out.
Match details:
UEFA Champions League, 2022-23
Liverpool vs. Rangers
Anfield, Liverpool
Date. October 05, 2022
Kick-off: 12:30 am IST
Preview:
Liverpool will square off against Rangers in the upcoming round 3, Group A game of the UEFA Champions League at Anfield, Liverpool in England. In the last UEFA Champions League game, Liverpool have beaten Ajax 2-1 and are currently placed at the 3rd position on the points table. On the other hand, Rangers faced a 3-0 defeat against Napoli in the last UEFA Champions League encounter and are standing at the bottom position on the points table.
After examining the recent form and statistics of these two sides, host Liverpool are the clear favorites to secure a win in the encounter but we can expect goals from both ends of the pitch.
Probable starting line-up:
Liverpool(4-3-3):
Alisson, Konstantinos Tsimikas, Virgil van Dijk, Joel Matip, Trent Alexander-Arnold, Thiago Alcantara, Fabinho, Jordan Henderson, Luis Diaz, Darwin Nunez, Mohamed Salah
Rangers(4-2-3-1):
Allan McGregor, James Tavernier, Connor Goldson, Ben Davies, Borna Barisic, Ryan Jack, John Lundstram, Scott Arfield, Steven Davis, Ryan Kent, Alfredo Morelos
Top picks:
Luis Diaz: Liverpools midfielder has scored a goal in the UEFA Champions League this season. He has also managed to score 3 goals and claimed an assist in the Premier League this season. He has an average of 3.0 shots per game on goal with a successful passing percentage of 80. He is a clear choice for captaincy in your small league fantasy teams.
Mohamed Salah: Liverpools forward has scored a goal in the UEFA Champions League this season. He has also managed to score 2 goals along with 3 assists in the Premier League this season. He has an average of 2.5 shots per game on goal with a successful passing percentage of 88. He is a differential pick for captaincy in this encounter.
James Tavernier: Rangers defender has scored 2 goals along with 4 assists in the Premiership this season. He has an average of 1.8 shots per game on goal with a successful passing percentage of 83. He is a must-have pick in your small league fantasy teams.
Alfredo Morelos: Rangers forward has scored 2 goals in the Premiership this season. He has an average of 2.0 shots per game on goal with a successful passing percentage of 83. He is a must-have pick in your small league fantasy teams.
Choices for captain and vice-captain:
Luis Diaz, Mohamed Salah, James Tavernier, Alfredo Morelos
Score prediction for the Small League:
Liverpool(3-1)Rangers
Team Combination:
Preferable contest: Head to Head, Small league up to 10 members.
Disclaimer: The views expressed here are of the author and are not a reflection of the actual points you might earn.