Liverpool vs Toulouse prediction: EUROPE: Europa League – Group Stage betting tips on match 2023-10-25 19:00.
UEFA Europa League (UEL) Group E leaders Liverpool have enjoyed an unblemished start to this season’s European exploits, having opened with a 3-1 win over LASK before beating Union Saint-Gilloise 2-0 on matchday two. That sees Jürgen Klopp’s side sit atop the group in their first UEL campaign since their runners-up finish in 2015/16, as they look to progress to the knockout stages for the seventh consecutive season on the continental stage.
The Kop will be in full voice after Liverpool’s victory in the fierce Merseyside derby against Everton at the weekend, eventually running out 2-0 winners to keep them three points off top spot. As unwelcoming as Anfield is to their neighbours in blue, it seems even more intimidating to any French clubs that dare enter, with the Reds winning 11 of their 14 home matches (D1, L2) against sides from across the channel.
One of those victories was a 4-0 win in the 2007/08 UEFA Champions League third qualifying round against upcoming visitors Toulouse, who despite only playing their first season back in Ligue 1 last season, find themselves in the UEL by virtue of a fairytale Coupe de France title-winning run. The Violets also lost the home-leg of that tie 1-0 back in 2007, with those games being their only interaction with English clubs.
They’re now back at Anfield in their first European campaign since the 2009/10 season, after a 1-1 draw with Union Saint-Gilloise and a 1-0 victory over LASK mean they’re just two points behind Liverpool. Leapfrogging their hosts would be historic for manager Carles MartĂnez and his team, especially since they’ve managed only two wins from their last ten games in all competitions (D6, L2).
Players to watch: Liverpool’s Ryan Gravenberch followed up his assist against LASK by scoring the opening goal against Union Saint-Gilloise, with that being the sixth time in his last eight goalscoring outings he’s netted the match opener. Toulouse’s Thijs Dallinga also has a goal and an assist this UEL campaign, and could prove dangerous yet again since six of his last eight goals have come on the road.
Hot stat: Liverpool have won five of their six home games this season by a two-goal margin.