Liverpool vs Hoffenheim Preview - 23 August 2017

Liverpool

Hoffenheim

Kick Off at 18:45 (GMT) on 23rd August, 2017
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Match facts

Liverpool

Liverpool's last European campaign, 2015/16, ended in a UEFA Europa League final defeat by Sevilla FC in Basel.
Their last five European games at Anfield have produced a home victory; in fact, Liverpool are unbeaten in nine home matches in Europe, since a 3-0 reverse to Real Madrid CF on 22 October 2014.
Liverpool boss Jürgen Klopp faced Hoffenheim 16 times as a manager during his career in Germany. His record was D1 L1 with FSV Mainz, and W5 D5 L4 with Borussia Dortmund.

Hoffenheim

This is Hoffenheim's first European tie, with the play-off first leg at the Rhein-Neckar-Arena in Sinsheim marking the start of their maiden continental campaign.
Fourth place in the 2016/17 Bundesliga was the south-west German club's best-ever league finish.
Liverpool forward Roberto Firmino was at Hoffenheim between 2011 and 2015, scoring 38 goals in 140 league games.

Predictions

Liverpool have the advantage heading to this clash and playing at home against a team that is yet to master the art of negotiating the Champions League waters just about doubles up their advantage.

Perhaps the biggest aspect they will want to check is their defending, having kept just five clean sheets in the last 15 home matches. A Liverpool win here is the likeliest result.

Final Score – 2 : 0

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