Liverpool continues its 2025 pre-season preparations with an exciting fixture in Japan. The team travels to the Nissan Stadium to face J1 League side Yokohama F. Marinos. This match offers fans a fantastic opportunity to see the squad building momentum for the new season and to potentially witness a new signing in action. This preview provides all the details you need for the Liverpool vs Yokohama FM friendly, including how to watch, the latest team news, and what to expect.
Kick-Off Time & How to Watch
Fans in the UK can tune in to see the Reds in action. Mark your calendars for the match details below:
Date: Wednesday, July 30, 2025
Kick-off Time: 4:00 pm IST
Venue: Nissan Stadium, Yokohama
TV Channel: LFCTV will broadcast the game live in the UK.
Live Stream: FANCODE (India)
Team News & Potential Debut
Fans following the Liverpool team news are eager to see who will feature. All eyes are on new signing Hugo Ekitike, as the coaching staff may hand him his unofficial debut. A strong lineup is expected, and we could also see midfielders Wataru Endo and Alexis Mac Allister play significant roles. However, the club will be without Luis Diaz, who is finalizing a transfer, and Joe Gomez, who is recovering from an injury.
For Yokohama F. Marinos, this friendly presents a huge test. The team has faced some challenges in their domestic league and will look to use this high-profile game to build confidence against a world-class opponent.
Match Analysis and Prediction
This will be the first time the two clubs have ever met, adding a fresh and exciting dynamic to the friendly. For Liverpool, the primary goal of this Liverpool pre-season tour is to build fitness and integrate new players and tactics. The result is secondary to the performance.
Given Liverpool’s superior squad depth and quality, experts make a clear Liverpool prediction. The Reds’ powerful attack will likely test the Yokohama defense throughout the game. While Liverpool has worked to tighten its own defense recently, we expect the team to control the match. We predict a comfortable 4-1 victory for Liverpool.