Liverpool vs Bordeaux Betting Tip and Predictions. In the 5th round of the UEFA Europa League, Liverpool host Bordeaux at Anfield.
Liverpool stand at the 2nd position with 6 points and in the case of win against Bordeaux they would secure their place in the next phase of Europa League. Home side play very good after they appointed Jürgen Klopp as a new manager. Liverpool have managed to win 4 of their last 5 matches in all competitions and they will be fully motivated to win this game and finish the job in the first phase of this competition. Good news for home team is that Daniel Sturridge has recovered from an injury and maybe he could get the chance later on this game. Liverpool made few very good results in the recent period, but their home performance is not impressive. In the last 5 home matches they have managed to win only once, so this is a good chance for them to improve their performance upfront their supporters.
Bordeaux stand at the 3rd position with only 3 points after 4 matches. They still have a chance to reach the second position, but they have to win this game in order to achieve their goal. Visitors are still without win in this competition. Even in Ligue 1 they are not playing very impressive, they are standing in the middle of the table. The main problem for Bordeaux is their defence. They have on of the worst defences in French league. In the first match against Liverpool they have managed to take one point. Interesting fact about Bordeaux is that they are still without away win this season in all competitions. It will be hard for them to make positive result at Anfield.
Liverpool vs Bordeaux injuries and suspensions
Big blow for home team is the absence of their top scorer Coutinho (12/5 m). Sakho (7/0 d), Enrique (0/0 d), Randall (0/0 m), Gomez (5/0 d), Ings (5/2 f), Henderson (2/0 m) and Flanagan (0/0 d) are all injured, while Rossiter (1/0 m) and Skrtel (13/1 d) are both doubtful. Visitors also have problems with absences. Their top scorer Khazri (13/4 m) is out due to suspension, while Pallois (13/0 d), Touré (4/0 f), Pablo (7/1 d) and Sertic (1/0 m).
Liverpool vs Bordeaux possible lineups
Liverpool: Mignolet; Clyne, Skrtel (Kolo Toure), Lovren, Moreno; Lucas, Can; Ibe, Firmino, Lallana; Benteke.
Bordeaux: Carrasso; Guilbert, Sane, Pallois, Contento; Chantome, Yambere, Saivet; Diabaté, Crivelli, Maurice-Belay.
Liverpool vs Bordeaux Prediction
Liverpool started to play better with the new manager and they will be fully motivated to make another good result and qualify in the next phase of Europa League.