UEFA Europa League: Liverpool vs LASK Live
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Liverpool can secure advancement to the UEFA Europa League knockout round playoffs, at minimum, when they face LASK Linz at Anfield in the Group E match on Thursday. The Reds are currently leading the group with nine points, while LASK Linz is at the bottom with only three points.
VAR may have helped Liverpool in their match against Manchester City, but Jurgen Klopp’s team faced disappointment in their Europa League match against Toulouse. Liverpool could have secured first place in Group E with a win, but their second-string XI lost 3-2 to Toulouse, with a last-minute equalizer being ruled out due to a handball.
This defeat means that Liverpool missed the opportunity to eliminate the other teams in the group from contention for first place. As a result, they now only have a two-point lead over Toulouse in second place, which means they may have to enter the knockout round playoffs instead of advancing directly to the last 16. Despite this setback, Liverpool has the chance to secure a top-two finish by avoiding defeat in their upcoming match. A victory would also ensure a first-place ranking if Toulouse fails to win their match.
LASK Linz still holds onto a glimmer of hope for their knockout dream, despite their lackluster performance in the new season. Their unexpected 3-0 victory over Union SG in the fourth matchday has kept their hopes alive, with only one point separating them from Union SG in third place. However, their chances of finishing in the top two are slim, and they face the risk of being eliminated if they don’t secure a surprise win. Despite this, they managed to secure a 1-0 victory over WSG Tirol in the Austrian Bundesliga, providing a much-needed boost.
Head-to-head
Liverpool emerged victorious in their most recent game against LASK, securing a 3-1 win on match day 2.
Prediction
With only one shutout in their four Europa League matches so far, a reorganized Liverpool defense may face challenges against LASK Linz, who must take an aggressive approach to stay in contention for a top-two finish. This tactic will create opportunities for Klopp’s dynamic attackers to capitalize on, but Liverpool should still comfortably secure a win and advance to the knockout stages.
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