Background

Here we are again at the Champions League Qualifying Rounds. The reds will be looking to build a decent first leg lead - to maybe alleviate concerns over the second legs location which is not yet decided.

No more slip-ups after 3 consecutive away defeats at this year's European training camp in Switzerland and Germany.

The reds have a fairly full strength team to pick from with many players having at least two friendlies under their belts.

Robbie Fowler has a knee injury and Fabio Aurelio has a calf injury ruling both players out. Other doubtfuls include Mark Gonzalez who has missed the last two friendlies with a calf injury and Daniel Agger who continues to struggle with an ankle injury. Both Bellamy and Pennant are expected to make their full debuts.

Our Prediction

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Our Prediction

The reds even not fully fit should be technically too good for the Israeli champions, who may have more on their mind back home.

Anfield Online Prediction/Kiss of death: 3-0 to the reds.

Betting Latest

Liverpool are 1/6 to win the game, the draw is 9/2 and Haifa are a massive 11/1 to win at Anfield.

Liverpool are 11/8 to win by more than 2 goals.

Our Bet: Liverpool to win by more than 2 goals @11/8 (£5, winnings = £11.85)

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