Liverpool permutations: What Jurgen Klopp's side need to reach Champions League last 16 against Napoli

Liverpool know only a particular type of victory will guarantee qualification

Liverpool have won two and lost three of their Champions League group games (Getty)

Liverpool welcome Napoli to Anfield on Tuesday night with their hopes of reaching the Champions League knock-out stages in the balance.

After losing all three of their away games in Group C, Jürgen Klopp’s side know only a particular type of victory will guarantee qualification.

Group leaders Napoli only require a draw to progress to the round of 16, while second-place Paris Saint-Germain must negotiate a tricky trip to Red Star Belgrade.

Bottom-of-the-group Red Star, unbeaten at home since the October of last year, can still finish third and reach the Europa League.

For Liverpool, a draw or defeat will not be enough. Even if they win, the margin of victory and/or results elsewhere will come into play.

Permutations

If Liverpool win...

... 1-0 or by at least two clear goals (3-1, 4-2, etc): Liverpool will qualify.

... 2-1, 3-2, 4-3, etc and PSG win: Liverpool will go out.

... by any score and PSG draw or lose: Liverpool will qualify.

If Liverpool draw or lose...

Liverpool will go out.

Group C

Pre-Champions League Matchday 6

Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	GD	Pts
1	Napoli	5	2	3	0	3	9
2	Paris S-G	5	2	2	1	5	8
3	Liverpool	5	2	0	3	1	6
4	Red Star Belgrade	5	1	1	3	-9	4