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The Reds are leading the Group C with six points in their first three games after their 4-0 win over the Red Star at Anfield.
Paris Saint-Germain was able to draw against Napoli at home and the two European heavyweights are facing each other in Italy tonight (at 8 pm).
Liverpool, meanwhile, faces the tough challenge of facing Red Star (17:55), while the Serbian champions have lost just one of their last 14 games in Marakana in Europe.
The win would place them in a strong position to qualify for the next stage, while another draw between Napoli and PSG would also do them a huge favor in their hopes of finishing first in the group.
At present, Napoli is in second position only at one point of the Merseyside outfit, while the PSG is more than at one point.
Klopp's charges will face the duo in their last two group matches, including a trip to the French capital Paris at the end of the month.
And the German boss is aware of the importance of a victory for Serbia for his team, but he also insists that his team must remain focused on itself and on itself.
"Winning would help a lot, of course," said Klopp about his team's chances of reaching the last 16.
"I do not think about the other game, but obviously they play against each other, so they can not get three points.
"If we could win here, it would give us a bit of control, but only until the next match because everything is open again.
"Even if Paris loses, they can still get 10 points by winning both games and the last is here. This could be possible at least.
"It's really important that you focus on the work that awaits you because it's so difficult here, so different.
"I have never played here [in Belgrade] but what I've heard here since I was growing up, is that it's a very difficult place, historically a difficult place. They will try everything. "
Liverpool – who left wingman Xherdan Shaqiri in Merseyside to avoid tension – was warned that Red Star fans would create a cacophonous atmosphere tonight.
Red Star boss Vladan Milosevic said: "We will try to make the most of the match. One of the best teams in Europe and the world comes to us.
"I think it will be a real show in the stadium and an atmosphere awaits us that only our fans can create. We know we did not have the support of our fans for the previous two matches.
"Everyone knows what it means to play Marakana, no one feels comfortable there and it puts the wind in the sails, because the atmosphere is very different from that of the others. stages.
"We have more energy in the stands, and although it may not have much impact on the Liverpool players, I think their atmosphere will be fascinating.
"Liverpool is a favorite no matter what. They are one of the main contenders for victory in the Champions League. the team is made to attack for the title.
"We have to be focused all the time because every break and the smallest thing is immediately punished."
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