Liverpool put on a fine performance against Maribor last week (Picture: Getty Images)
Liverpool put on a fine performance against Maribor last week (Picture: Getty Images)

Liverpool will be looking to take apart Maribor in their second Champions League encounter.

The Reds were in ruthless form last week, and dismantled the Slovenian champions by seven goals.

The Anfield side are level on points with Group D leaders Spartak Moscow after the opening three games.

Philippe Coutinho is not expected to feature (Picture: Getty Images)
Philippe Coutinho is not expected to feature (Picture: Getty Images)

However, with Spartak Moscow and Sevilla facing off on Wednesday night, Liverpool will be wary that a victory could send them to the top of the group.

Jurgen Klopp’s side will be buoyed by their weekend’s 3-0 win over Huddersfield in the Premier League.

What time is Liverpool vs Maribor kick-off?

Liverpool vs Maribor is on Wednesday 1 November and kick-off is at 7.45pm.

Which channel can I watch it on?

The match will be televised for free on BT Sport Showcase (channel 115 on Freeview and BT TV, channel 548 on Virgin Media).

BT Sport subscribers can watch the match on BT Sport/ESPN or via the enhanced video player on BTSport.com or via the BT Sport app.

What is the team news?

Philippe Coutinho and Dejan Lovren missed the Huddersfield win and are not expected to feature in this game

Adam Lallana and Sadio Mane are injured with muscular problems – however the Senegalese star is set for a return after the international break.

Meanwhile, Maribor have defender Denis Sme and forward Luka Zahovic sidelined.

What are the Liverpool vs Maribor odds? (Courtesy of Betfair)

Liverpool – 1/25

Draw – 22/1

Maribor – 70/1

Prematch stats

  • Liverpool’s victory over Maribor in the previous round was the biggest away win by an English club away from home in European competition since Arsenal defeated Standard Liège 7-0 in the Cup Winners’ Cup.
  • Maribor have won only one of their nine games against England opposition in all competitions.
  • Last week was the first time that both sides met.

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