After an impressive 3-1 win over AC Milan in their 2024/25 UEFA Champions League opener, Liverpool are set to host Bologna at Anfield on Wednesday.
Manager Arne Slot will be eager to secure a positive result in his first European match at the Reds’ iconic stadium. The English club comes into the match on the back of a 2-1 win over the Wolves in the Premier League this weekend.
Bologna, meanwhile, have struggled to secure wins. They played out a goalless draw against Shakhtar Donetsk in their previous Champions League match and were drew 1-1 with Atalanta in a Serie A clash on the weekend.
The Jugo Mobile 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 the U.S.:
TV channel: —
Live stream: Paramount+
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What time does Liverpool vs. Bologna kick off?
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.
Here’s how that time translates across the U.S.:
| Date | Kickoff time | |
| Eastern Time | Wed, Oct. 2 | 3:00 p.m. |
| Central Time | Wed, Oct. 2 | 2:00 p.m. |
| Mountain Time | Wed, Oct. 2 | 1:00 p.m. |
| Pacific Time | Wed, Oct. 2 | 12:00 p.m. |
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. Arne Slot’s side 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 (12:45 p.m. ET)
- VfB Stuttgart vs. Sparta Prague (12:45 p.m. ET)
- Arsenal vs. PSG (3:00 p.m. ET)
- Barcelona vs. Young Boys (3:00 p.m. ET)
- Bayer Leverkusen vs. AC Milan (3:00 p.m. ET)
- Borussia Dortmund vs. Celtic (3:00 p.m. ET)
- Inter Milan vs. Red Star Belgrade (3:00 p.m. ET)
- PSV vs. Sporting CP (3:00 p.m. ET)
- Slovan Bratislava vs. Manchester City (3:00 p.m. ET)
Wednesday, October 2
- Shakhtar Donetsk vs. Atalanta (12:45 p.m. ET)
- Girona vs. Feyenoord (12:45 p.m. ET)
- Aston Villa vs. Bayern Munich (3:00 p.m. ET)
- Dinamo Zagreb vs. Monaco (3:00 p.m. ET)
- Lille vs. Real Madrid (3:00 p.m. ET)
- Liverpool vs. Bologna (3:00 p.m. ET)
- RB Leipzig vs. Juventus (3:00 p.m. ET)
- Sturm Graz vs. Club Brugge (3:00 p.m. ET)
