LASK Linz vs Liverpool tips: Ruthless Reds to run riot at Raiffeisen

It’s got to be Liverpool.

They started the Premier League season so well, unbeaten in four. Although LASK are in fine form too, unbeaten in their last seven in all competitions.

But I think this will be a chance for Jurgen Klopp to rotate his squad and I think they’ll do that very well. 

I think Liverpool to win this game to nil and the squad rotation will be key.

Players will be given with an opportunity and I think they’ll take that opportunity. I’m going 3-0 to Liverpool. 

Robbie’s Pick: LASK Linz 0-3 Liverpool 

 

 

LASK Linz vs Liverpool team news

LASK’s strong start to the season has been a team effort with Phillip Ziereis, Robert Zulj, Elias Havel, Marin Ljubicic, Felix Luckender, Florian Flekcer and Thomas Goiginger all finding the net.

US international George Bello, Panama’s Andres Andrade and Austrian international Tobias Lawal should all start in their respective positions.

Virgil van Dijk is available again after serving a Premier League suspension but Trent Alexander-Arnold may miss out due to a hamstring complaint.

Joe Gomez is likely to reprise the role at right-back while young Jarrel Quansah, a standout performer against Wolves, should be given another chance.

At least two of Mohamed Salad, Darwin Nunez, Diogo Jota, Cody Gakpo and Luis Diaz are expected to drop to the bench as Jurgen Klopp rings the changes.

Key stats

- LASK haven't lost in seven

- LASK have lost just once in the last 14 European games

- Liverpool's last competitive defeat came on April 1

 

 

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LASK have never won the Austrian Bundesliga, largely owing to the fact RB Salzburg has a monopoly on top spot, but the 2018/19 runners-up are on the up.

Their free-flowing, attacking style makes for an entertaining watch and has allowed them to start the season in strong form. 

Thomas Sageder’s side have won four of their previous five and have reeled off three consecutive 2-0 victories at home.

While the hosts will carry a threat, Liverpool operate at an entirely different level to teams in the Europa League.

Klopp’s side have reeled off four consecutive victories, overcoming several setbacks to beat Wolves, Aston Villa, Newcastle and AFC Bournemouth.

The Reds trailed in three of those fixtures and played the majority of the match at St James’ Park with 10 men. Despite that, their free-scoring frontline fired them to three points.

Surprisingly, Mohamed Salah found the net twice in that run-in with Darwin Nunez (2), Luis Diaz, Diogo Jota, Cody Gakpo, Dominik Szoboszlai and Andy Robertson all getting in on the act.

The broad variety of positions and situations from which Liverpool have scored recently is demonstrative of a return to the high-energy, heavy-metal style that’s been missing.

Part of the trade-off is that there are some defensive vulnerabilities.

They’ve conceded in four of their five matches so far this season and will need to be on their guard on Thursday.

Although the host's energetic style presents its challenges, we still anticipate Liverpool will dominate the ball and find their way through at will.

Liverpool -1.5 Asian handicap
Liverpool to win both halves
Over 3.5 goals