The UEFA Europa League returns tonight with the match between Liverpool and Austrian club LASK. The previous season was a total disaster for Liverpool FC as they failed to secure the Champions League spots after a long six years. But they are still eligible to play in the European competitions. Tonight, the Klopp boys will face off against LASK in the UEFA Europa League at Raiffeisen Arena in Australia.
Stats & Facts
Liverpool have made a very strong start in the English Premier League. After having a tie in their league opener, Jurgen Klopp’s boys have won four successive matches in the league.
Liverpool showed their attacking prowess in those games. Mo Salah, Darwin Nunez, Luis Diaz, and Cody Gakpo are in good form. After having a draw against Chelsea, Liverpool have scored 11 goals in their following four matches.
Unfortunately, Liverpool’s defense is still a matter of concern for Jurgen Klopp. The All-Reds have kept only one clean sheet in all five games in the league.
Anyway, it will be Liverpool’s first-ever meeting with LASK. Apart from Liverpool, LASK played four games against English sides, two with Manchester United and two with Tottenham Hotspur. They lost both matches against Man United in the 2019-2020 campaign of the Europa League, while they lost one and tied one against Tottenham in the same competitions in the 2020-2021 campaign.
However, Liverpool’s records are pretty impressive against Austrian clubs. Having played eight matches, Liverpool only lost one and tied one. The All-Reds registered six victories in those meetings with Austrian clubs.
Team News
Finally, Liverpool skipper Virgil Van Dijk is eligible to play following his two-game domestic ban. The center-back was suspended for two games due to his abusive words towards a referee. But he is now free to play in the UEFA Europa League.
Unfortunately, tonight’s game comes too soon for Trent Alexandre Arnold. He is still dealing with a hamstring injury and will miss the game. In addition, Thiago Alcantara remains out of the team with an injury. It is possible, however, that Klopp will rest some key players in this match.
As for the home side, LASK will miss the service of Tobias Anselm, Yannis Letard, and Adil Taoui as they remain injured. Winger Lenny Pintor will also be unavailable for a muscular injury.
The Possible Lineup for LASK:
Lawal; Luckeneder, Ziereis, Andrade; Flecker, Jovicic, Horvath, Bello; Ljubicic, Zulj, Havel
The Possible Lineup for Liverpool:
Kelleher; Gomez, Quansah, Van Dijk, Tsimikas; Elliott, Endo, Gravenberch; Doak, Jota, Diaz
Our Prediction: LASK 0-2 Liverpool
Liverpool are in a very good shape this season. Their attackers are getting goals in every matches. This game is a great chance for some new faces to prove themselves for Liverpool.
LASK, on the other hand, will have to give more than their best to beat Liverpool. Despite losing just one game in all European competitions, it will be very difficult for LASK to beat Liverpool.
Betfair Odds
LASK: 10.50
Draw: 6.51
Liverpool: 1.29
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