LASK Linz vs Liverpool Prediction 21.09.2023

• Competition: UEFA Europa League - Group E
• Date: Thursday, 21st, September 2023
• Kickoff: 17:45 UK / 18.45 CEST
• Venue: Raiffeisen Arena (Linz)

In the opening round of this season's UEFA Europa League group stage, Premier League heavyweight Liverpool will visit the Raiffeisen Arena on Wednesday to meet the Austrian side LASK Linz.

In the previous season, LASK managed to surprise many with their strong performance, coming tantalizingly close to toppling Salzburg from the summit. However, their hopes were dashed with defeats in two of the final three rounds, ultimately finishing seven points behind the Red Bulls. Their second-place finish granted them access to the final qualifying round of the Europa League, where they eliminated Bosnian side Zrinjski 3-2 on aggregate. While they may be considered underdogs in Group E, Die Laskler certainly won't be waving the white flag and will aim to cause some upsets.

Liverpool, despite their consistent presence in the premier European club competition in recent times, will now find themselves competing in UEFA's secondary tournament, having concluded the 2022-23 Premier League season in fifth place. This marks Liverpool's return to Europa League action for the first time since 2016 when they reached the final during Jurgen Klopp's debut season at the helm, falling short with a 1-3 loss to Sevilla, the record-holding seven-time champions. Group E, comprising LASK, Toulouse, and Royal Union, appears to offer the Red a straightforward route to the knockout phase.

LASK Linz vs Liverpool Betting Tips: AH2 (-1)

Liverpool's superior quality doesn't just make them the favorites to sail through Group E comfortably but also the prime contenders to hoist the tournament trophy. Even if Jurgen Klopp opts for a blended starting eleven during the group matches, the Reds should boast an abundance of talent over their rivals. Liverpool, on a positive note, embarks on their journey to Austria with a four-match winning streak in the top-tier, courtesy of a 3-1 victory over Wolves over the weekend.

Additionally, it's worth emphasizing that Klopp's team has been lethal in the attacking third, notching up a minimum of three goals in three of their last four outings. They'll be eager to extend their impressive league form into European competition. Despite LASK enjoying the unwavering support of their faithful fans, we believe they lack the quality to contain Liverpool's attacking prowess, and the Reds should justify their credentials by securing a comfortable three points in the opening match of their Europa League campaign.