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Liverpool vs Bologna: Champions League Preview, Head to Head, Possible Lineups and Fantasy XI Prediction

The 2019 Champions League winners take on a defensive Bologna side at Anfield later this evening in what looks to be an exciting match. With Liverpool having conceded only 2 goals in the Premier League, will their flourishing attack aid them today?

Muojindu FrancisOctober 2, 2024 at 01:40 PM • 2 min read
Liverpool vs Bologna: Champions League Preview, Head to Head, Possible Lineups and Fantasy XI Prediction
The 2019 Champions League winners take on a defensive Bologna side at Anfield later this evening in what looks to be an exciting match. With Liverpool having conceded only 2 goals in the Premier League, will their flourishing attack aid them today?

Liverpool kicked off their 2024/2025 Champions League campaign with a solid 3-1 victory over AC Milan in Italy. Tonight offers a chance to secure 6 points from 2 games, but it won’t be easy against a Bologna side that is good at seeing out games

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Match Details

  • Match: Liverpool vs Bologna - UEFA Champions League

  • Date: 02/10/2024

  • Time: 12:30 am (IST)

  • Venue: Anfield, Liverpool, England

    • How to watch the Liverpool vs Bologna UEFA Champions League Match

    The Live streaming of the Champions League match between Liverpool and Bologna will be on the Sony Liv app. The Liverpool vs Bologna game will also be telecast live on India's Sony Sports TV network.

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    Liverpool vs Bologna: Head-to-Head

    Like many matches today, this fixture will be the first meeting between the teams and will set the tone for future encounters. Liverpool currently tops the Premier League, while Bologna has struggled, drawing 4 of their 6 league matches.

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    Team News

    Liverpool

    liverpool in training

    Arne Slot is managing injuries to Federico Chiesa and Harvey Elliott; the rest of the squad is available for selection, making his job easier. Liverpool is expected to employ their traditional high-pressing 4-3-3 formation, with Mo Salah, Luis Díaz, and Diogo Jota aiming to add pace and stretch the Bologna defense. While Virgil Van Dijk and Konate will play at the heart of the Liverpool defence.

    Bologna's posch

    Bologna

    Vincenzo Italiano plans to rely on Ndoye's speed in attack and Freuler's midfield strength to boost his team's chances of winning. Defensively, Bologna is solid and will use their aerial strength to counter Liverpool's quick transitions.

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    Possible XIs

    Liverpool's possible lineup: Alisson, Alexander Arnold, Konate, Van Dijk, Robertson, Mac-Allister, Gravenbach, Szoboszlai, Salah, Diaz, Jota

    Bologna's possible lineup: Skorupski; Posch, Beukema, Lucumí, Lykogiannis; Aebischer, Freuler, Urbanski; Orsolini, Castro, Ndoye.

    Fantasy XI

    Alisson, Alexander Arnold, Beukema, Van Dijk, Gravenbach, Mac-Allister, Ndoye, Salah, Castro

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    Muojindu Francis is a Nigerian law graduate and passionate sports journalist with a deep interest in the development of sports across Africa. He covers football, basketball, and athletics, bringing insightful analysis and compelling storytelling to every piece. When he's not breaking down the latest game or highlighting key sporting moments, you can find him traveling, chatting with friends, and enjoying good music.

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