Liverpool will look to build upon their perfect start to the 2024/25 Champions League when they travel to RB Leipzig on Wednesday.
The Reds started their campaign with a 3-1 victory over European rivals AC Milan, followed by a convincing 2-0 win over Bologna. They come into this game on the back of a hard-fought 2-1 defeat of Chelsea in their last Premier League game.
RB Leipzig, on the other hand, are yet to win a game in the Champions League this season. Their last Bundesliga match saw them win 2-0 to Mainz, which would give them some confidence heading into this tie.
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.
RB Leipzig vs. Liverpool live stream, TV channel
Here's how to watch this Champions League match in the U.S.:
TV channel: -
Live stream: Paramount+
This game is not available for live TV broadcast. Streaming options are available on Paramount+.
What time does RB Leipzig vs. Liverpool kick off?
This Champions League clash takes place at the Red Bull Arena in Leipzig, Germany and kicks off on Wednesday, October 23 at 9:00 p.m. local time.
Here's how that time translates across the U.S.:
| Date | Kickoff time | |
| Eastern Time | Wed, Oct. 23 | 3:00 p.m. |
| Central Time | Wed, Oct. 23 | 2:00 p.m. |
| Mountain Time | Wed, Oct. 23 | 1:00 p.m. |
| Pacific Time | Wed, Oct. 23 | 12:00 p.m. |
RB Leipzig vs. Liverpool predicted lineups, team news
Diego Jota had to leave the field after 30 minutes against Chelsea due to an injury, and he will miss this match in all likelihood. Additionally, Alisson and Harvey Eliott are sidelined for this game due to different injuries. Federico Chiesa and Connor Bradley are both doubts for this match.
Trent Alexander-Arnold is also a major doubt for this game after picking up a knock against Chelsea. With Bradly also likely to miss, Joe Gomez could start at right-back for Liverpool.
Liverpool predicted XI (4-2-3-1, right to left): Kelleher (GK) — Gomez, Konate, Van Dijk, Tsimikas — Mac Allister, Gravenberch — Salah, Jones, Diaz — Nunez.
Injured: Jota (doubt), Chiesa (doubt), Bradley (doubt), Alexander-Arnold (doubt), Alisson, Elliot
Suspended: None
Xaver Schlager, David Raum, Nicolas Seiwald, and Assan Ouedraogo will miss RB Leipzig's clash with Liverpool as they are sidelined with injuries.
Lois Openda suffered a knock late into Leipzig's win over Mainz but should overcome it and start again with Xavi Simons and Benjamin Sesko in attack.
RB Leipzig predicted XI (3-4-1-2, right to left): Gulacsi (GK) — Orban, Klostermann, Lukeba — Geertruida, Haidara, Vermeeren, Nusa — Simons — Sesko, Openda.
Injured: Schlager, Raum, Seiwald, Ouedraogo
Suspended: None
RB Leipzig vs. Liverpool prediction
Liverpool and RB Leipzig met in the round of 16 stage of the 2020-21 Champions League, with the Reds winning both legs 2-0.
Both sides have shown excellent form in their respective domestic leagues, however, Liverpool have shown consistency in Europe as well. The Reds should see off RB Leipzig with ease despite the latter's home advantage.
- Prediction: RB Leipzig 1-3 Liverpool
Champions League fixture schedule this week
All times ET
Tuesday, October 22
- AC Milan vs. Brugge (12:45 p.m.)
- Monaco vs. Red Star Belgrade (12:45 p.m.)
- Aston Villa vs. Bologna (3:00 p.m.)
- Girona vs. Slovan (3:00 p.m.)
- Juventus vs. VfB Stuttgart (3:00 p.m.)
- PSG vs. PSV (3:00 p.m.)
- Sturm Graz vs. Sporting CP (3:00 p.m.)
- Arsenal vs. Shakhtar Donetsk (3:00 p.m.)
- Real Madrid vs. Borussia Dortmund (3:00 p.m.)
Wednesday, October 23
- Atalanta vs. Celtic (12:45 p.m.)
- Brest vs. Bayer Leverkusen (12:45 p.m.)
- Atletico Madrid vs. Lille (3:00 p.m.)
- Barcelona vs. Bayern Munich (3:00 p.m.)
- Benfica vs. Feyenoord (3:00 p.m.)
- RB Salzburg vs. Dinamo Zagreb (3:00 p.m.)
- Manchester City vs. Sparta Prague (3:00 p.m.)
- RB Leipzig vs. Liverpool (3:00 p.m.)
- Young Boys vs. Inter Milan (3:00 p.m.)
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