Liverpool vs Bordeaux Prediction and Preview – 26/11/15
Europa League preview – Liverpool vs Bordeaux prediction
Philippe Coutinho tweaked a hamstring against Manchester City on Saturday which could see Liverpool revert to a 4-2-3-1 formation with Roberto Firmino playing in the trio behind Christian Benteke. Daniel Sturridge is ready to play and may feature at some point. Jordan Rossiter is closer to a return but won’t be part of the plans for this game while Jordan Henderson hopes to make his come back from a metatarsal injury early next month.
Bordeaux forward Thomas Toure came on as sub against Rennes at the weekend following a two week absence. The 21-year-old played for just 19 minutes before being withdrawn from the contest and is unlikely to travel to Merseyside this week. Long term absentees Gaetan Labourde and Gregory Sertic will also be staying at home.
Possible Line-ups
Liverpool: 4-2-3-1 formation: Mignolet; Clyne, Skrtel, Sakho, Moreno; Allen, Can; Milner, Lallana, Firmino; Benteke
Bordeaux: 4-2-3-1 formation: Carrasso; Guilbert, Ounas, Pallois, Contento; Chantome, Saivet; Biyogo, Jussie, Maurice-Belay; Criveli
Statistics
- Liverpool have won 4, drawn 5 and lost 1 of their last 10 matches
- Bordeaux have won 3, drawn 4 and lost 3 of their last 10 matches
- Over the course of their previous 10 matches, Liverpool have scored an average of 1.4 goals and conceded an average of 0.8 goals per game
- Over the course of their previous 10 matches, Bordeaux have scored an average of 1.2 goals and conceded an average of 1.1 goals per game
- There have been over 2.5 goals scored in 3 of Liverpool’s previous 10 matches
- There have been over 2.5 goals scored in 4 of Bordeaux’s previous 10 matches
Prediction
Liverpool will qualify for the knockout stages if they can chalk up their second win in Group B. A draw or defeat could mean them needing a result at group leaders FC Sion in the final match. The Reds are undefeated in four group games but have struggled to impose themselves, settling for three draws including the 1-1 stalemate in the reverse fixture. The Merseysiders will be on a high following their 4-1 rout of Manchester City at the weekend and manager Jurgen Klopp will be looking for this players to show the same spirit for the home fans on Thursday.
Bordeaux have been fighting to pull clear of the relegation zone after a poor start on the domestic front. They are unbeaten in the last three games which includes a well-earned draw in Sweden against FC Sion in the last group match and an encouraging 3-1 home victory over Monaco in Ligue 1.
Liverpool are gradually getting to grips with how to exploit the high pressing tactics of Klopp but at present the system seems to working better away from home. The Reds should have too much firepower for Bordeaux who are expected to come prepared for rearguard action.
Tips
Liverpool win at 8/15 with Sky Bet
Under 2.5 goals at 5/6 with Ladbrokes
Benteke to score first at 9/2 with Coral
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