Liverpool vs Union Saint-Gilloise Prediction 05.10.2023

• Competition: UEFA Europa League &— Group E
• Date: Thursday, 5th, October 2023
• Kickoff: 20:00 UK / 21.00 CEST
• Venue: Anfield (Liverpool)

Liverpool will seek to swiftly recover from a disappointing weekend in the Premier League as they prepare to host Belgian team Union Saint-Gilloise for their second Europa League group stage match.

Liverpool has returned to the Europa League after eight years of participating in the Champions League. Their last appearance in the Europa League was in the 2015-16 season, where they made it to the final but were defeated by Sevilla. Jurgen Klopp’s team is considered a strong contender to win the Europa League, a tournament they have previously won three times, with their most recent victory occurring in the memorable 2001 final against Deportivo Alaves, where they won 5-3 in extra time. Liverpool made a stylish return to the Europa League by overcoming a deficit and securing a comfortable 3-1 victory against LASK Linz from Austria.

Despite the passing of many years since Union SG’s dominance in Belgian football, there are promising signs that the club is slowly but surely working towards reclaiming its former glory. This resurgence is not limited to the domestic stage but also extends to the continental platform. In the previous 2022-23 season, Les Unionistes easily advanced from the group stage of the Europa League, only to be stopped in the quarter-finals by the formidable Bundesliga team, Bayer Leverkusen. Presently, the Saint-Gilloise-based club is optimistic about progressing to the knockout stage once again. Their European journey commenced with a 1-1 draw against Toulouse, a team that surprised everyone last season by winning the Coupe de France.

Liverpool vs Union Saint-Gilloise Betting Tips: AH1 (-1.5)

Following an impressive beginning to the season, where they secured seven consecutive wins in all competitions after drawing 1-1 with Chelsea on the Premier League’s opening day, Liverpool experienced their first loss of the season, falling 1-2 to Tottenham over the weekend. Despite feeling unlucky due to VAR disallowing Diaz’s goal, this defeat should not greatly affect Liverpool’s confidence. The upcoming match at Anfield against Union SG presents Klopp’s team with the ideal chance to regain their winning mindset.

While Les Unionistes shouldn’t be underestimated due to their recent strong performances domestically, it is highly likely that the home team will secure a routine victory. Even if Jurgen Klopp decides to make changes to the starting XI, Liverpool’s offensive power is undeniable, with them scoring at least three goals in five of their last six competitive matches. Additionally, Liverpool has been unstoppable at Anfield, winning their opening four games by a two-goal margin. With their dominant form, it is without a doubt that Liverpool will triumph convincingly in this match, considering the significant difference in quality and attacking prowess.