Liverpool vs Yokohama FM: Friendly prediction, kick-off time, TV, live stream, team news, h2h results, odds | OneFootball

Arne Slot’s side continue their preparations for the new season with a friendly in Japan

Liverpool conclude their pre-season tour of Asia this week with a friendly against Yokohama F. Marinos.

The Reds have been in the Far East for over a week and Saturday saw them take on AC Milan in a friendly, suffering a 4-2 loss at the Kai Tak Sports Park in Hong Kong.

Yokohama are struggling domestically this season. Currently in the J1 League relegation zone and three points from safety, ultimately their focus will be on survival even if a meeting against Liverpool provides a welcome distraction.

That said, they have found form in recent weeks, recording back-to-back wins over rivals Yokohama FC and Nagoya without conceding a single goal.

Date, kick-off time and venue

Liverpool vs Yokohama FM is scheduled for a 11.30am BST kick-off on Wednesday, 30 July, 2025.

The match will take place at the Nissan Stadium.

Where to watch Liverpool vs Yokohama FM

TV channel: In the UK, the game will be televised live on LFCTV. Coverage starts at 10.30am BST ahead of the 11.30am kick-off.

Live stream: Subscribers will be able to watch on a live stream via All Red Video (formerly LFCTV GO). A monthly subscription starts at £4.99.

Live blog: You can follow all the action on matchday via Standard Sport’s live blog!

Liverpool vs Yokohama FM team news

Liverpool are expected to be without Luis Diaz after the Colombia international was granted permission to leave the club’s tour and travel back to Europe to complete his £65.5million transfer to Bayern Munich.

Darwin Nunez is a doubt after missing the defeat to Milan through injury, while Joe Gomez has returned to the UK due to an Achilles problem which leaves the Premier League champions with a shortage of natural central defenders.

However, summer signing Hugo Ekitike could get his first runout for the Reds as the game at the weekend came too soon following his arrival from Eintracht Frankfurt.

Back on home soil, Wataru Endo will be hopeful of getting some minutes under his belt after sitting out the Milan game because of illness. There is also positive news regarding midfielder Alexis Mac Allister who could be in contention to make his first appearance of pre-season after returning to full training.

Kaina Tanimura and Ren Kato are doubtful after sustaining injuries in the 3-0 win over Nagoya last time out. On standby for the pair are Asahi Uenaka and former Arsenal youngster Ryo Miyaichi.

Hugo Ekitike could make his Liverpool debut against Yokohama FM

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Liverpool vs Yokohama FM prediction

Defensively, Liverpool struggled against Milan as all four goals that were conceded came in transition. Slot’s side will not be facing the same standard of quality and will be expected to win convincingly.

Yokohama FM’s domestic struggles means they are relegation battle, with the upcoming clash against Tokyo Verdy arguably of greater importance.

Still, it should be an entertaining friendly with the Premier League champions flexing their superiority.

Liverpool to win, 4-1.

Head to head (h2h) history and results

This will be the first-ever meeting between the two clubs.

Liverpool wins: N/A

Yokohama FM wins: N/A

Draws: N/A

Liverpool vs Yokohama FM match odds

Liverpool to win: TBC

Yokohama FM to win: TBC

Draw: TBC

Odds via Betfair (subject to change).