Liverpool is poised to secure a berth in the UEFA Europa League knockout stages with a victory against LASK on Thursday. Sitting atop Group E with nine points, the Reds face the bottom-ranked team in the group, who have amassed just three points from five matches. While LASK is guaranteed at least a spot in the Europa Conference League, Liverpool aims to solidify their advancement in the Europa League by clinching a win and narrowing the gap between them and Toulouse and Union Saint-Gilloise in second and third place, respectively.
Here’s what you need to know before tuning in:
How to Watch and Odds:
- Date: Thursday, Nov. 30
- Time: 3 p.m. ET
- Location: Anfield — Liverpool, England
- Live Stream: Paramount+
- Odds: Liverpool -833; Draw +1050; LASK +2200
Storylines: Liverpool has encountered mixed results in their recent outings, securing victories in just two of their last five matches. However, despite setbacks like a 3-2 loss to Toulouse and a 1-1 draw with Luton Town, the Reds showcased their resilience with a commanding 3-0 triumph over Brentford and a hard-fought 1-1 draw against Manchester City.
Jurgen Klopp possesses a wealth of attacking options and is likely to implement some rotation, as seen throughout the Europa League campaign. The dynamic duo of Mohamed Salah and Diogo Jota, each with two goals in Liverpool’s last five games, may feature prominently against LASK. Additionally, players like Cody Gakpo and Alexis Mac Allister could make significant contributions.
Prediction: Backed by their status as favorites, Liverpool is expected to assert their dominance regardless of the lineup Klopp ultimately selects. Prediction: Liverpool 2, LASK 0