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Liverpool vs Royale Union SG – Preview, and Prediction
Liverpool vs Royale Union SG – Liverpool will seek to maintain their perfect record in Group E of the UEFA Europa League when they host Union Saint-Gilloise on Matchday 2 at Anfield on Thursday evening.
Darwin Nunez, Luis Diaz, and substitute Mohamed Salah scored second-half goals to give Liverpool a 3-1 victory over LASK on the opening day of their journey to Austria.
On that occasion, Jurgen Klopp’s squad produced a wealth of chances in the final third, and we anticipate a similar performance this time around.
The German manager should rotate his starting lineup, particularly after last weekend’s difficult match against Tottenham in North London.
Speaking of that encounter, Liverpool conceded a last-second goal (an own goal by Joel Matip) to lose 2-1 despite playing with nine men for more than a half-hour (two red cards).
The defeat in North London ended Liverpool’s run of seven consecutive victories in all competitions. The Citizens also suffered a shocking defeat over the weekend, leaving Klopp’s squad just two points behind Manchester City at the summit of the Premier League standings.
Union Saint-Gilloise, on the other hand, defeated Sporting Charleroi 3-1 in Brussels on Sunday to earn their third consecutive domestic league victory.
With six victories in the competition’s first nine stages, they are currently atop the First Division A standings.
Two weeks ago, Alxander Blessin’s squad opened play in the UEFA Europa League with a 1-1 stalemate against Coupe de France champion Toulouse.
Liverpool vs Royale Union SG – Betting Analysis
This will be the first time Liverpool and Saint-Gilloise square off. Liverpool are heavy favorites regardless of the lineup Klopp chooses to field on Thursday.
It would not be strange to see the Belgians on the scoresheet given Union’s recent offensive prowess. In fact, it would not be shocking at all.
What are the top odds for the game?
Turning to the betting odds in the WDW market, the win for Liverpool can be had for 1.15, going for a draw is 8.2, and staking on victory for Union Saint-Gilloise gets you 16. They are the best of the prices being offered as of now.
Liverpool vs Royale Union SG – Head To Head
Our Prediction: Home Win
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