Liverpool return on Wednesday 28 January when they welcome Azerbaijani champions Qarabağ FK to Anfield for the UEFA Champions League league‑phase round 8 match. Kick‑off is scheduled for 20:00 GMT and, as always, the Kop will create a ferocious atmosphere under the floodlights.
This encounter looks, on paper, like one of the most lopsided fixtures of the round. Arne Slot’s men will expect to dominate possession and territory against a team who are punching well above their weight simply by appearing in the competition. Qarabağ, meanwhile, will travel to Merseyside with nothing to lose.
Liverpool vs Qarabağ – Betting Odds
The heavy odds on a home win is the sign of how strongly Liverpool are favoured. Yet there are other avenues to consider, particularly if you believe the Reds may rotate their squad or Qarabağ could nick a goal. As always, make sure to re-check the most updated Liverpool vs Qarabağ betting odds before placing your bets.
1X2 Betting Odds
The 1×2 bet offers three possible outcomes: 1 for a home win, X for a draw and 2 for an away win. In our match, the bookmakers have priced Liverpool as overwhelming favourites, making the return on a straight home win very small. If you fancy the upset, the draw or away win prices are significantly larger.
| Liverpool win (1) | Draw (X) | Qarabağ win (2) |
| 1/9 | 13/2 | 14/1 |
Because the 1X2 market doesn’t offer any safety net (there’s no refund if the result you backed doesn’t occur), many punters combine 1X2 picks with other markets to reduce risk.
Double Chance Odds
A double chance bet allows you to cover two of the three possible outcomes in a football match. Backing Liverpool or draw (1X) means you win if the Reds win or if the game ends level – your only losing scenario is a Qarabağ victory. Similarly, Liverpool or Qarabağ (12) pays out if either team wins, while draw or Qarabağ (X2) covers an upset win or stalemate.
Because you effectively buy insurance against one of the outcomes, double chance odds are always shorter than the corresponding single‑outcome bets.
| 1X – Liverpool or draw | 12 – Liverpool or Qarabağ | X2 – Draw or Qarabağ |
| 1/50 | 1/16 | 16/5 |
Handicap Betting Odds
Handicap markets are designed to balance a contest between uneven teams by giving one side a virtual head‑start or a disadvantage. Below we provide a couple of examples, but you can choose the handicap you prefer.
The favourite receives a negative handicap (minus goals) and must win by more than that amount for the bet to succeed, while the underdog receives a positive handicap and can still lose by a smaller margin.
In the context of our match, a Liverpool -2 handicap requires the Reds to win by three or more goals for you to profit, while Qarabağ +2 means the Azerbaijani side can lose by up to one goal and your bet still wins.
A -3 line for Liverpool demands a four‑goal victory, whereas +3 on Qarabağ covers them even if they lose by up to three goals. Handicaps are a useful way to squeeze value out of a one‑sided fixture because they even the playing field from a betting perspective.
| Liverpool -2 | Qarabağ +2 |
| 5/8 | 6/5 |
| Liverpool -3 | Qarabağ +3 |
| 17/10 | 5/12 |
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Both Teams to Score (BTTS) Odds
The Both Teams to Score (BTTS) market is a yes/no wager on whether both sides will score at least one goal. It doesn’t matter how many goals are scored or who wins, all that matters is whether each team gets on the scoreboard.
If you select Yes, you need both Liverpool and Qarabağ to find the net. If you choose No, your bet wins if at least one team fails to score.
BTTS bets are settled on goals in regulation time, and own goals count. Because Liverpool are expected to dominate, the odds favour No (3/5) over Yes (6/5). However, if you believe Qarabağ can breach the Reds’ defence at least once, then BTTS Yes could offer more attractive returns.
| Yes | No |
| 6/5 | 3/5 |
Goal Total (Over/Under) Odds
Goal totals allow you to bet on the combined number of goals scored, regardless of which team wins. For example, an over/under 3.5 goals bet means you wager on whether the match’s total goals exceed or fall short of 3.5. In practice, over 3.5 wins if at least four goals are scored, while under 3.5 wins if there are three or fewer goals.
Remember, this is just an example. You’re free to set the line wherever you want.
| Over 3.5 goals | Under 3.5 goals |
| 10/11 | 10/13 |
Correct Score Odds
A correct score bet is among the most challenging wagers because you must predict the exact final scoreline. While payouts are higher, the difficulty increases due to the many possible outcomes.
In our market, the bookmaker prices a 0–0 draw at 25/1, reflecting how unlikely a stalemate is given Liverpool’s attacking quality. We included more possible scorelines below, but you can bet on whatever result you prefer. Just remember that any deviation from the predicted score means the bet loses.
| 0–0 | Liverpool 1-0 | Liverpool 2-0 | Liverpool 2-1 |
| 25/1 | 17/2 | 16/3 | 10/1 |
Odds are correct at the time of publication but are subject to change. Always check the latest prices before placing a bet.
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