Liverpool vs Villarreal Prediction & Betting Tips 20/10/2026

Liverpool vs Villarreal preview

In the UEFA Champions League match between Liverpool and Villarreal, the 1X2 probabilities show Liverpool at 48%, Villarreal at 30%, and a draw at 22%. The most likely scoreline is 2-1, with an 8% chance. Our model indicates a strong likelihood of Over 2.5 goals at 75% and both teams to score at 74%.

Liverpool's expected goals stand at 2.19, while Villarreal's are at 1.73. Liverpool's recent form shows W-W-D-W-W-D, suggesting good momentum. In contrast, Villarreal has struggled with a recent record of W-W-L-L-L-L. This disparity in form could influence the outcome, but if Villarreal improves, it might challenge Liverpool's dominance.

Why this pick: Liverpool vs Villarreal

Model inputs: per-match averages over each side's last 10 played matches (Liverpool 10, Villarreal 10). PPDA — lower means more intense pressing.

LiverpoolVillarreal

1.69 xG per 90 2.52

1.60 npxG per 90 2.24

9.5 PPDA 10.1

6.0 Deep completions per 90 14.4

1.45 xPTS per 90 1.74

xG and npxG (non-penalty) per match, deep completions (passes received within ~20 yards of goal) and xPTS (expected points) from Understat match data. Bold marks the stronger side on each line.

Liverpool vs Villarreal: model vs market

1X2 probabilities: our model, the de-vigged market and the published blend
Source	Liverpool	Draw	Villarreal
Model	44%	24%	33%
Market	—	—	—
Published	44%	24%	33%
Edge	—	—	—

Better recent form: 4 wins in the last 6 vs 3 for the opposition.

Edge = model probability minus the de-vigged market probability. Published = the model alone (no market price recorded yet).

Liverpool and Villarreal expected goals

The goal rate the model gives each side in this fixture, from xG-based attack and defence ratings.

1.91Liverpool

1.64Villarreal

Total expected goals: 3.55
Attack rating (Liverpool / Villarreal): 1.02 / 1.39
Defence rating (Liverpool / Villarreal): 0.93 / 1.00

Ratings are relative to the league average (1.00); lower defence rating = fewer goals conceded per match.

Liverpool vs Villarreal score probability

Every scoreline the model gives this match, 0 to 4+ goals a side. Darker = likelier.

01234+ 0 3.8% 3.8% 3.9% 2.1% 1.2% 1 4.6% 9.9% 7.4% 4.0% 2.4% 2 5.2% 8.6% 7.0% 3.9% 2.3% 3 3.3% 5.5% 4.5% 2.5% 1.5% 4+ 2.5% 4.1% 3.3% 1.8% 1.1%

Rows: Liverpool goals. Columns: Villarreal goals. Outlined cell = most likely scoreline.

Liverpool vs Villarreal goals probability

Chance of the match clearing each total, read off the same score matrix as the heatmap.

Over 0.5 96%

Over 1.5 88%

Over 2.5 69%

Over 3.5 48%

Both teams to score: 70%
No goals (0–0): 4%

Over 4.5 and higher fall inside the 4+ buckets and cannot be read off a 0–4 grid, so they are not shown.

All markets for Liverpool vs Villarreal

Published probability and fair odds per market
Market	Selection	Probability	Fair odds
1X2	Liverpool	44%	2.29
	Draw	24%	4.22
	Villarreal	33%	3.06
Over/Under 2.5	Over 2.5	69%	1.45
	Under 2.5	31%	3.22
Both teams to score	Yes	70%	1.44
	No	30%	3.29
Double chance	1X (Liverpool or draw)	67%	1.48
	12 (either side)	76%	1.31
	X2 (draw or Villarreal)	56%	1.78
Handicap -1	Liverpool win by 2+	25%	4.06
	Push (exactly one goal)	19%	—

Fair odds = 1 / probability — the break-even price implied by the published probability. Correct-score probabilities are on the heatmap above.

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