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Liverpool Set for Another Classic Anfield Night

We have seen a number of special European nights at Anfield over the past few years, and on Tuesday night when Liverpool take on Napoli in their final group game, I think we are going to see another. There is no doubt that the fans will be up for this one, and so will the players, which I think is going to result in a special performance on a special night as Liverpool show their might in both the Champions League and Premier League over the course of a few short days.

What better way to come into a European title than to move to the top of your domestic league, and that is exactly what Liverpool did at the weekend. They piled the pressure on Manchester City by going down to Bournemouth and winning in front of the TV cameras 4-0 on Saturday afternoon, and City could not replicate that when they travelled to Stamford Brirdge to take on Chelsea on Saturday evening. After the results at the weekend, Liverpool are now the only team unbeaten in the Premier League, and they are flying high at the top of the table, what a great confidence boost for them ahead of this tie.

One thing they do have to remember here though is that this is a completely different competition, and they have to now focus on this, otherwise they could find themselves out of europe all together. Liverpool go into this game in third place in the group, currently heading for the Europa League. They could finish top of the group if things reallly go their way, or they could finish bottom if this all ends in disaster for them, that is how tight this group has been all the way through after some great games of football.

The State of Play in Group C

This group is a complicated one to sort out, but it is vital for Liverpool to remember that there is a way they can control their own destiny and get through to the next round, regardless of what happens in the other game between Red Star and PSG. That is for Liverpool to knock Napoli out and climb above them, and then it doesn’t matter what happens in the other game, Liverpool are through regardless.

Here is how things look with one game to go.

If PSG Win in Red Star

This is the situation that works for Liverpool no matter what happens in Belgrade. Regardless of the PSG score, if Liverpool do the following they are through:

  • Beat Napoli by two clear goals, any score line
  • Beat Napoli by a score of 1-0

A one goal victory with Napoli scoring would give them a place in the next round on away goals, so if Napoli score then Liverpool have to win by two clear goals. A clean sheet would enable Liverpool to win by just one goal, but we all know how Liverpool can score for fun when they are at their best, and putting four past Bournemouth on Saturday will have lifted spirits in the camp ahead of this tie.

If PSG Lose in Red Star

If PSG lose in Red Star then Liverpool still need to win the game, but the score line doesn’t matter as they would be knocking out the French side. They are two points ahead of Liverpool right now, which means Liverpool would move one ahead and the tie breaks would not matter.

The above tie breaks for the first situation would then be used to separate Liverpool and Napoli at the top of the group if PSG lost to Red Star. Both would qualify but the criteria above would determine who finished first and who finished second. It is highly unlikely that PSG lose against Red Star, although they have beaten Liverpool and drawn with Napoli at home, so there is hope that a huge shock could be on the cards here. This is the one scenario that would guarantee that both Liverpool and Napoli made it through to the knockout phase without anything else coming into play.

If PSG Draw in Red Star

This is where things get really complicated, and if this situation happens then good luck to those TV pundits who have to explain just how it is going to work. If Liverpool beat Napoli and PSG pick up a point in their game, all three clubs will be tied on nine points at the top of the table.

The criteria used is the following

  • Points from the games played between the teams
  • Goal difference
  • Goals scored
  • Away goals scored

All of that is going to have an impact, and this is then going to be an extremely complicated thing to work out, with changes on the night depending on the outcomes of each game.

Liverpool vs Napoli Betting Tips

This is simply going to be a huge night at Anfield on Tuesday and with so much expectation on their back, and with how they are playing right now, I fail to see how Liverpool are going to let this opportunity slip by. They know they have to win this game, and may need to win it by two goals to get through to the next round, but goal scoring is not an issue for them and they issues a timely reminder of this on Saturday against Bournemouth.

Of course this is also hugely important for Napoli, but there is far more to like about Liverpool with how they are playing right now, and the boost of going top of the Premier League is something else that is going to work in the English team’s favour.

People will be keeping their eye on the game in Belgrade but Liverpool know what they have to do to take things into their own hands and that is something that Jurgen Klopp will be keen for his team to do. He knows he has the team capable of winning this game, they should come here full of confidence and I am going to back them to win this game on Tuesday night.

With Liverpool needing to win by two or more goals, it makes sense to back them to do that so I will be using the -1 handicap line for this bet and adding value to it as this is a far bigger price. Liverpool look like being too strong for Napoli on Tuesday night, and I think they will book their place in the knockout phase of the Champions League.

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Liverpool -1 to beat Napoli at 2.50

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