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Liverpool vs Napoli LIVE: Result and reaction from Champions League fixture tonight

Dries Mertens celebrates scoring Napoli's opener: Getty
Dries Mertens celebrates scoring Napoli's opener: Getty

Liverpool welcome Napoli to Anfield knowing they can clinch their place in the knockout stage of the Champions League with a victory tonight.

Napoli are currently second in the group on eight points, one behind Liverpool, and this could well settle which side clinches top spot in Group E.

But with Salzburg third on four points, both sides have to be wary of being caught out in the final round of games. Follow it live:

PREVIEW

Predicted line-ups

Man City XI: Alisson; Alexander-Arnold, Lovren, Van Dijk, Robertson; Henderson, Fabinho, Oxlade-Chamberlain; Salah, Firmino, Mane

Chelsea XI: Meret; Di Lorenzo, Manolas, Koulibaly, Hysaj; Callejon, Allan, Elmas, Fabian Ruiz; Lozano, Mertens​

When is it?

The match is on Wednesday 27 November.

When does it kick-off?

The match gets underway at 8:00pm.

How can I watch the match?

The match will be available to watch and stream on BT Sport 2 and the BT Sport App.

What are the odds?

Liverpool to win: 2/5

Draw: 19/5

Napoli to win: 13/2

Prediction:

Liverpool have been relentless this season and, despite being forced into a pattern of grinding out late wins, the possibility of ensuring their qualification – and securing a much-needed rest for some of their senior players in their final game against Salzburg – coupled by the fiery fortress atmosphere at Anfield will haul Klopp’s side through a tricky encounter.

Liverpool 3-1 Napoli