Lask Linz vs Liverpool

Lask Linz enter this fixture having recorded two wins, one draw, and three losses across their recent matches. Their most recent appearance resulted in a defeat to Rapid Vienna, following a friendly win against First Vienna. Liverpool have been stronger in their recent outings with four wins, one draw, and one loss. They come into this match off the back of a league defeat to Manchester City, which halted a run of positive results that included victories over Atletico Madrid and Tottenham.

• Alexander Isak, Cody Gakpo, and Dominik Szoboszlai are all in doubt for Liverpool due to injury.
• Lask Linz have A. Smakaj, K. Cheikne, and R. Harakate ruled out for this match.
• Liverpool have C. Bradley, F. Chiesa, G. Leoni, H. Ekitike, and W. Endo ruled out.
• Lask Linz have struggled for clean sheets in their recent matches.

Liverpool arrive with a stronger recent record and a defensive setup that has kept three clean sheets in their latest matches. While Lask Linz have shown they can score at home, the depth of the injury list for both teams creates uncertainty. Given the recent form of both sides, Liverpool appear to hold an advantage, though the match remains open as both teams navigate their current fitness concerns.

There is no head-to-head history available for these two sides to inform our analysis of their previous encounters.