Liverpool vs FC Porto: Kick off time, TV channel and more ahead of Champions League quarter-final

The Reds are flying high after securing a late win at Southampton to keep themselves on track in the title race

Jack Rathborn
Tuesday 09 April 2019 13:37 BST
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Liverpool host Porto in the first leg of the Champions League quarter-finals.

The Reds are once again given the chance to make the most of their advantage at Anfield first up.

A goalless draw at Anfield against Bayern did not prove costly with a fine away performance seeing them advance.

With a key game in the title race this weekend against Chelsea, securing an early advantage will be high on Jurgen Klopp's priorities.

The midfield is likely to be rotated once again, with Jordan Henderson and James Milner sitting out from the start at Saints, meaning one at least should come into the line-up.

Where can I watch it?

You can watch the match live on BT Sport 3. A live stream will be available on the website and app.

What time does it start?

The match at Anfield will start at 8pm.

Prediction

Liverpool’s momentum is picking up and it does not appear like it will stop against Porto, especially at Anfield.

Mohamed Salah is back among the goals and a lead of any sort will like satisfy Jurgen Klopp, particularly given the danger they can pose away from home, as demonstrated against Bayern.

A sixth consecutive win looks probable then, though the Reds are now five without a clean sheet, having gone five without conceding before this current run. The Reds return to their tried and tested method in Europe, with a fourth consecutive clean sheet at home (PSG were the last to score back in September) and a 2-0 victory.

Mohamed Salah's late goal proved to be all the difference
Mohamed Salah's late goal proved to be all the difference (Getty)

Predicted line-ups

Liverpool: Alisson; Alexander-Arnold; Matip, Van Dijk, Milner; Henderson, Fabinho, Wijnaldum; Salah, Firmino, Mane

Porto: Casillas; Maxi Pereira, Militao, Felipe, Alex Telles; Danilo, Oliver; Corona, Marega, Tiquinho, Otavio​

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