Liverpool vs LASK prediction, lineups, odds and bet builder tips
Liverpool vs LASK prediction, lineups, odds and bet builder tips on Unibet for the Group A Europa League match
Liverpool will be kicking themselves for failing to seal their fate as winners of Group E after suffering an unexpected 3-2 defeat to a Toulouse side who are in a relegation battle in Ligue 1.
This loss means that they now host the Austrian outfit LASK in a bid to finally cement their place at the top of the group and move into the Europa League knockout stages.
Liverpool were able to snap Manchester City’s 23 home game winning streak last Saturday, and as they return to Anfield they find themselves in much calmer waters.
LASK have evidently struggled in Europe this season, and currently sit 3rd in their Austrian division. It appears unlikely that they will see the next round of this tournament but a result here would do wonders for keeping their continental fixtures alive as they aim for a third-place finish, allowing them to continue their European campaign in the Europa Conference League.
Liverpool vs LASKPrediction
LASK were able to strike first when leaning on the support of their home crowd in the reverse fixture, scoring the only goal of the first half.
This was during a time where the Reds seemed to form a comeback in every game they competed in, with the final score being 3-1 after a dominant display in the 2nd half. Klopp appears to have sorted his defensive liabilities in the Premier League of late and I fear that LASK may not possess the firepower required to score in front of the Kop.
Liverpool’s home form is a scary proposition for the visitors, as the Reds have not lost a match here since the 1st leg of the Round of 16 tie in the Champions League versus Real Madrid last season. LASK also pose a strong home record, but their away form is lacklustre.
Their last away game ended in a 2-0 loss to BW Linz who are currently 4th off the bottom of the table in their respective league, a game in which they were losing from the 28th minute onwards.
Liverpool should turn up to this game firing on all cylinders which may prove too much to handle for the LASK defence. In their previous head-to-head LASK received three total bookings across the 90 minutes. LASK have averaged 2.52 yellow cards in all competitions this season and I can see this game resulting in a number like the reverse fixture.
Liverpool vs LASKLineups
How are Liverpool expected to line up on Thursday? Here is the Liverpool predicted lineup from WhoScored.com with all the relevant team news.
Liverpool Predicted Lineup vs LASK
Kelleher; Alexander-Arnold, Konate, Quansah, Gomez; Elliott, Endo, Gravenberch; Doak, Gakpo, Diaz
Liverpool vs LASKTeam News
Liverpool could be without as many as five players for the visit of LASK on Thursday evening, with Alisson and Diogo Jota both suffering injuries against Manchester City last weekend.
The pair are likely to join Thiago, Andy Robertson and Stefan Bajcetic on the sidelines for this one.
The visitors are likely to be without injured trio Adil Taoui, Philipp Wiesinger and Ebrima Darboe for the trip to Anfield.
Liverpool vs LASKOdds
Unibet have this match down as a David vs Goliath scenario. Liverpool are priced at 1/14 to win here, with the visitors priced all the way up at 22/1. A draw pays 21/2.
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Liverpool vs LASKBet Builder Tips
Liverpool win ‘To nil’
Liverpool have won ‘to nil’ in four of their last five games at Anfield, and this fixture should follow suit as Klopp will leave no stone unturned and will want to get the job done this time out.
HT/FT – Liverpool/Liverpool
Liverpool have led at half time, and gone on to win in four of their last five home games, something that LASK have demonstrated clear vulnerability to when analysing the Austrians most recent away game. Liverpool will want to nip this game in the bud with limited stress and look to score earlier rather than later.
Over 2.5 Away Cards
LASK have already demonstrated they struggle to cope with play style utilised by the Reds. The fast tempo saw three cards in the previous fixture, and I can see them becoming more and more infuriated the further this game goes on.
This Liverpool vs LASK bet builder can be backed @ 11/5 on Unibet.
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