Liverpool will be looking to secure a place in the top two positions in UEFA Europa League Group E when they face Toulouse on Thursday evening.
Toulouse, who lost 5-1 in the second leg at Anfield, will be looking for revenge as they prepare to face Liverpool at the Municipal Stadium in midweek. A draw with Union SG and a 1-0 win over LASK Linz left them third in Group E with four points from three games.
They need a win here but won’t be too confident of their chances against Liverpool. After losing 5-1 at Anfield a few weeks ago, Carles Martinez Nouvel’s side suffered back-to-back defeats against Montpellier and Le Havre.
They are winless in their last five games in all competitions and will be looking to extend that unwanted winning streak. Thursday. Meanwhile, Liverpool drew 1-1 with Luton Town last weekend.
After Tahit Chong put Luton ahead in the 80th minute, the Reds had to dig deep to hold on for the points. Luis Diaz converted for Liverpool five minutes into added time in the second half. Jurgen Klopp’s men ended their four-game winning streak after the stalemate.
Liverpool have maintained a perfect record in the Europa League so far and will be looking to make quick work of their French rivals on Thursday.
Toulouse vs Liverpool match and key figures
Liverpool and Toulouse have met three times previously, twice in the UEFA Champions League and once in the Europa League. Liverpool won all three games against Toulouse 10-1.
Toulouse have registered three consecutive defeats and one draw in their last five matches in all competitions. Liverpool have kept just three clean sheets in their last 12 games in all competitions.
Toulouse have failed to score more than one goal in their last six matches in all competitions.
Toulouse vs Liverpool Prediction
Despite the raucous atmosphere at the City Stadium, it will be a fairly easy task for Liverpool. Toulouse are struggling to score goals and their defensive problems could be exploited by the Premier League giants. The Reds will be looking for a strong comeback after a very disappointing performance at Kenilworth Road last weekend.
Prediction: Toulouse 1-3 Liverpool
Toulouse vs Liverpool Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result – Liverpool to win
Tip 2: Over 2.5 goals in the match – Yes
Tip 3: Both teams to score – Yes
