Tough away trip for the red. Match preview coming soon

Liverpool and Sevilla don't have a rich historical rivalry, but spectacle seems to ensue whenever the two sides meet. There was the 2-2 draw at Anfield earlier this year, as well as the UEFA Europa League final in 2016, when the Reds appeared to be cruising to victory before a comeback saw the Spaniards win 3-1.

The Reds look to have the edge going into Tuesday's meeting, as they are unbeaten in Europe so far and bagged a convincing 3-0 win against Southampton on Saturday.

As shared by Oliver Bond of AnfieldHQ, the Reds have been on quite the run:

Including the Champions League win over NK Maribor, Liverpool's win streak stands at four matches. In that span, the much-maligned Reds defence has conceded just a single goal.

Sevilla had it way harder at the weekend, as the Andalusians had to come from behind to beat Celta Vigo. The win moved the team back up to fifth place in the La Liga standings, but they're already 12 points behind leaders Barcelona.

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Sevilla's recent form hasn't been great, perhaps best illustrated by the 5-1 hammering they took against Spartak Moscow on October 17. While the team bounced back and beat the Russians at home, consistency remains an issue.

The Andalusians tend to reserve their best performances for the biggest stage, and their home ground is one of the toughest places to visit in Spain. In six La Liga matches at home this season, they're unbeaten with five wins―a better record than both Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid.

Looking back at last season, their record becomes almost absurdly good, per Unibet:

Liverpool score easily, but Sevilla's defence has been special at home this season―just three goals conceded―and the Andalusians tend to fare well in aerial battles. For a Reds squad that has struggled to defend set pieces, that could be a recipe for disaster.

It will be a huge test for both sides and one that will likely determine the final order in Group E.

Prediction: Sevilla 2-1 Liverpool


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