Liverpool manager Arne Slot will oversee his first Champions League match at Anfield as the Reds host Bologna on Wednesday.
The Merseyside giants are coming off a strong 3-1 victory over AC Milan in their European opener. In the Premier League, Liverpool defeated the Wolves 2-1 on Saturday to climb atop the English league standings.
Bologna, meanwhile, were held 1-1 by Atalanta in their Serie A contest on the weekend. They played out a goalless draw against Shakhtar Donestk in their previous Champions League clash.
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.
Liverpool vs. Bologna live stream, TV channel
Here's how to watch this Champions League match in UK:
TV channel: TNT Sports 2
Live stream: Discovery+, Discovery+ app, tabii
This game is available for live TV broadcast on TNT Sports 2. Streaming options are available on Discovery+, Discovery+ app and tabii.
What time does Liverpool vs. Bologna kick off in UK?
This Champions League clash takes place at the Anfield in Liverpool, England and kicks off on Wednesday, October 2 at 8:00 p.m. local time.
Liverpool vs. Bologna predicted lineups, team news
Andrew Robertson is a doubt for this match having limped off the pitch against Wolves last weekend. Additionally, Harvey Eliott remains a long-term absentee after suffering a tibia fracture.
Slot will however be boosted by the return of Darwin Nunez who missed Liverpool's last game due to sickness.
Liverpool predicted XI (4-2-3-1, right to left): Alisson (GK) — Alexander-Arnold, Van Dijk, Konate, Tsimikas — Gravenberch, Mac Allister — Salah, Szoboszlai, Gakpo — Nunez.
Injured: Robertson (doubt), Elliot
Suspended: None
Lewis Ferguson, Tomasso Pobega, and Oussama El Azzouzi are all confirmed to miss Bologna's clash with Liverpool.
Additionally, Santiago Castro could miss out as he was forced off the pitch in Bologna's draw with Atlanta.
Bologna predicted XI (4-3-3, right to left): Skorupski (GK) — Posch, Beukema, Lucumi, Lykogiannis —Aebischer, Moro, Freuler — Orsolini, Dallinga, Ndoye.
Injured: Castro (doubt), Ferguson, Pobega, El Azzouzi
Suspended: None
Liverpool vs. Bologna Prediction
Liverpool is expected to dominate their Champions League match against Bologna at Anfield. The Reds have shown impressive form in their recent matches, and their home advantage combined with Bologna's defensive struggles should result in a comfortable victory.
While Bologna kept a clean sheet against Shakhtar, Liverpool's attacking prowess is significantly superior and should be able to breach the Italian club's defence. Liverpool may score yet another dominant European win at home.
- Prediction: Liverpool 3-0 Bologna
Champions League fixture schedule this week
Tuesday, October 1
- RB Salzburg vs. Brest (5:45 p.m. BST)
- VfB Stuttgart vs. Sparta Prague (5:45 p.m. BST)
- Arsenal vs. PSG (8:00 p.m. BST)
- Barcelona vs. Young Boys (8:00 p.m. BST)
- Bayer Leverkusen vs. AC Milan (8:00 p.m. BST)
- Borussia Dortmund vs. Celtic (8:00 p.m. BST)
- Inter Milan vs. Red Star Belgrade (8:00 p.m. BST)
- PSV vs. Sporting CP (8:00 p.m. BST)
- Slovan Bratislava vs. Manchester City (8:00 p.m. BST)
Wednesday, October 2
- Shakhtar Donetsk vs. Atalanta (5:45 p.m. BST)
- Girona vs. Feyenoord (5:45 p.m. BST)
- Aston Villa vs. Bayern Munich (8:00 p.m. BST)
- Dinamo Zagreb vs. Monaco (8:00 p.m. BST)
- Lille vs. Real Madrid (8:00 p.m. BST)
- Liverpool vs. Bologna (8:00 p.m. BST)
- RB Leipzig vs. Juventus (8:00 p.m. BST)
- Sturm Graz vs. Club Brugge (8:00 p.m. BST)
