Liverpool face Bordeaus at Anfield Roan on Thursday and they can book their place in the last 32 of the Europa League if they win the match. The Reds have won just one of their four Group B matches so far, but another three points would be enough to secure qualification. The reverse fixture in France in September ended 1-1. The last time the two teams met at Anfield was in 2006, in the Champions League group stage, and Liverpool won 3-0 on that occasion.
Liverpool are full of confidence after last weekend's 4-1 triumph over Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium. Since Jurgen Klopp took over, the Reds defeated big teams like Chelsea and City away from home, but their home results were not as good. This time they will have to take advantage of the boost that their home fans will offer since a victory would pull them through to the knockout rounds with one group match to spare. Philippe Coutinho suffered an injury last weekend, so he will probably be rested on Thursday.
Bordeaux have not won any of their four group matches so far, they recorded three draws and one defeat. If they manage to win at Anfield they would be level on points with Liverpool with one game left to play in the group stage. They are currently 13th in the Ligue 1 table after a rather unconvincing start to the season.
Probable line-ups:
Liverpool: Mignolet - Clyne, Skrtel, Lovren, Moreno - Lucas, Can - Ibe, Firmino, Lallana - Benteke
Bordeaux: Carrasso - Guilbert, Sane, Pallois, Contento - Chantome, Yambere, Saivet - Khazri, Crivelli, Maurice-Belay
My prediction: Liverpool to win 2-1.
Here are the odds for the match at Bet365:
Liverpool win - 1.53 Draw - 4.20 Bordeaux win - 7.50
GREGJO
8 years ago
Liverpool will be full of confidence after the exterminatory win against Manchester City at the weekend. In my opinion Liverpool are getting better every weeks under Klopp's management. This is their last home match in the group and I think they want to get the three points tonight. The visitors are not in good form and...
Liverpool will be full of confidence after the exterminatory win against Manchester City at the weekend. In my opinion Liverpool are getting better every weeks under Klopp's management. This is their last home match in the group and I think they want to get the three points tonight. The visitors are not in good form and they are struggling in the Ligue 1 and the Europa League as well. They will be without the services of their playmaker, Wahbi Kazri. On the other hand Daniel Sturridge maybe will be in action tonight which is a big boost for Liverpool. My prediction is 3-1.
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sharpe
8 years ago
After the fantastic result against Manchester City in the PL Liverpool probably will be inspired for another great game. But I'm just not so sure how important is for them to be qualified for the next stage in Europa League. I guess the main target for the club will top 4 in England but I guess they will try to reach as...
After the fantastic result against Manchester City in the PL Liverpool probably will be inspired for another great game. But I'm just not so sure how important is for them to be qualified for the next stage in Europa League. I guess the main target for the club will top 4 in England but I guess they will try to reach as far as possible in this tournament too because of their ambitious manager.
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BobiRobson4 8 years ago
This will be easy match for Liver even without their 3 players Coutinho , Jordan Henderson and Mamadou Sakho , and Bordeaux dont have any victory in last 5 weeks in UEFA Europa League . I think there will be no suprices and i think that resoult on the end will be 3:1 for Liverpool. Im not sure but im think that Liverpool...
This will be easy match for Liver even without their 3 players Coutinho , Jordan Henderson and Mamadou Sakho , and Bordeaux dont have any victory in last 5 weeks in UEFA Europa League . I think there will be no suprices and i think that resoult on the end will be 3:1 for Liverpool. Im not sure but im think that Liverpool is unbeaten in 3 or 4 last match against Bordeaux and that is one more thing that tells that this will be Livepools victory . I cant wait to watch it.
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