Linz ASK vs Liverpool
UEFA Europa League
Group E
Thursday
21st September 2023
Raiffeisen Arena
The most comprehensive preview, detailed analysis and reliable predictions of matchday 1 of the UEFA Europa League fixture between Linz ASK and Liverpool.
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Linz ASK form analysis
LASK looked strong with an accomplished 2-0 home win over Austria Vienna in the Austrian Bundesliga thanks to a Zulj brace. His goals either side of half time sealed the three points.
They carried that form into Europe, fighting back to draw 1-1 away at Zrinjski in the Europa League playoffs first leg after initially going behind to a penalty. Jovicic leveled things up midway through the second half.
Domestically, LASK recorded another 2-0 home win in their next match against Austria Lustenau courtesy of late goals from Ziereis and Goiginger. However, they were then involved in a thrilling 5-4 extra time win away at Ceske in the Austrian Cup second round.
Most recently, LASK continued their excellent league form with a dominant 1-3 away victory over Austria Klagenfurt to maintain their perfect start. First half goals set them on their way before closing out a professional performance.
Overall, it’s been a tremendous spell for LASK who are excelling at both ends of the pitch and finding ways to win tight games. Maintaining this form could see them mount an unlikely title challenge this season.
Liverpool form analysis
Liverpool began this season with a creditable 1-1 away draw against Chelsea as Diaz’s opener was canceled out by Disasi. It was an even contest between the Champions League finalists.
The Reds then hit top form, dispatching Bournemouth 3-1 at home despite falling behind early. Diaz, Salah and Jota ensured Liverpool’s quality prevailed in an excellent attacking display.
Liverpool then registered a monumental 1-2 win away at Newcastle, through a late winner after Nunez’s equalizer to come unstuck late on.
Most recently though, Liverpool returned to winning ways with an accomplished 3-0 victory over Aston Villa. Summer signing Szoboszlai opened the scoring before further goals from Cash’s own goal and Salah wrapped up the comfortable win. Overall, it’s been a positive spell for Liverpool who have showcased their offensive threats.
