Liverpool vs. Union SG Preview (What To Know Before Betting)

Liverpool vs. Union SG

In an effort to recover from their contentious Premier League loss last weekend, Liverpool is set to host Union SG at Anfield for a Europa League group-stage encounter this Thursday night.

Liverpool currently occupies the top spot in Group E following their 3-1 victory over LASK Linz in the first round, whereas their Belgian counterparts secured a 1-1 draw against Toulouse in their opening group match.

Liverpool’s impressive 17-match unbeaten streak in the Premier League came to a dramatic and contentious end with a 2-1 defeat against Tottenham Hotspur last Saturday, marking their first loss in any competition since April 1.

The match witnessed a series of controversial moments, including VAR making a significant human error in wrongly disallowing a first-half goal by Luis Diaz.

Liverpool vs. Union SG

Curtis Jones was also sent off in a contentious decision following a VAR review for a late tackle, leaving Liverpool with 10 players. Their challenges escalated when Diogo Jota received two quick yellow cards, resulting in them being reduced to nine players during the second half.

To make matters worse, Joel Matip inadvertently redirected a Pedro Porro cross into his own net in the 96th minute, adding to Liverpool’s woes.

What to remember – Liverpool vs. Union SG

Union SG’s strong performance on the road gives them reason to be optimistic as they head to Anfield, especially considering Liverpool’s recent defensive record, having conceded in 10 of their last 11 matches across all competitions.

Nevertheless, Liverpool, even if Jurgen Klopp opts to rest some key players, should possess enough quality to overcome the Belgian visitors. The Reds are expected to secure all three points and maintain their flawless start in Group E with relative ease.

Betting tip for Liverpool vs. Union SG

Our expert tipster partners anticipate that there will be more than 2.5 goals in this match.