Liverpool vs Villarreal betting tips: Reds must keep it tight to reach final

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James Milner shoots towards goal during the UEFA Europa League semi final first leg
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There is no doubt Liverpool have the firepower to see off Villarreal in the Europa league semi-final second leg at Anfield.

The problem for Jurgen Klopp's side is that they cannot keep clean sheets and they will be facing an in-form team who are unbeaten in five away games in the Europa League.

Liverpool, who trail 1-0 from the first leg, have kept just one clean sheet in 11 games but they have still managed to remain unbeaten in their last 10 games at home, winning six of them. Villarreal, meanwhile, have lost just four of their last 24 matches in all competitions.

BetVictor have Liverpool as the 8-11 favourites to win the match in 90 minutes but they expect Villarreal to reach the final, making them 4-7 and Klopp’s men 5-4.

Liverpool vs Villareal - match preview

A home win with both teams scoring is 16-5 with BetVictor, while more than two goals in the game is 23-20.

Daniel Sturridge, who has scored four goals in his previous six games, can be backed at 22-5 to break the deadlock.

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