Liverpool vs Toulouse: Predicted lineup, injury news, head-to-head, telecast

The top two teams in Group E of the Europa League face each other

As Liverpool strives to maintain their flawless record in this year's group stage, Les Violets, also undefeated, have the opportunity to seize the top spot with a remarkable victory against Merseyside opponent. Following a slight stumble in their Premier League campaign before the international break, Liverpool bounced back with a resounding 2-0 victory over their Merseyside rivals, Everton, at Anfield last weekend.

Liverpool can move five points clear of second-placed Toulouse with a victory on Thursday to put them firmly in control of Group E at the halfway point.

Toulouse rescued a point on home soil in a 1-1 draw with Reims in Ligue 1 last weekend. Competing in European competition for the first time in 14 years, Les Violets have four points from two matches. Toulouse, under the guidance of Carles Martinez, find themselves in the middle of the Ligue 1 standings after a mixed start to the 2023-24 season, maintaining a delicate balance between the threat of relegation and the ambition for European qualification.

Kick-Off:

Friday, 27 October 2023 at 8:00 PM BST (12:30 AM IST)

Location: Anfield

Form

Liverpool (in all competitions): W-W-L-W-D-W

Toulouse (in all competitions): D-L-W-W-D-D

Players to watch out

Dominik Szoboszlai (Liverpool):

Dominik Szoboszlai has been the revelation of Liverpool's season so far and an early contender for the Premier League's signing of the summer. His dominance in various statistical categories, such as successful passes, possession won, and tackles won, firmly establishes him as a well-rounded No.8. If he maintains this exceptional form, the comparisons to Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard will only grow stronger.

Thijs Dallinga (Toulouse):

Thijs Dallinga is a 23-year-old Dutch professional footballer who plays as a forward for the Ligue 1 club, he is still developing his all-around game, but he has the potential to become a top-level striker. He has started all the matches for the Ligue 1 club so far, he has maintained in his goal involvements in every match in the Europa League this season. In the two matches so far, he already has a goal and an assist to his name.

Match facts:

• The Reds have won all six matches at Anfield in all tournaments so far this season.
• Liverpool have only lost two of their previous 15 European home games against French opposition.
• Les Violets have failed to win each of their last five away games in all tournaments, enter this game as the underdogs.

Injury & team news for Liverpool vs Toulouse:

Curtis Jones is available to return for Liverpool after serving the second of his three-game domestic ban last weekend. While Wataru Endo will replace the Argentine Mac Allister for a start in the deep-lying midfield role. Darwin Nunez will hope to start this match alongside Jota and Salah, they remain without Robertson who has been sidelined due to a shoulder injury.

Toulouse's Zakaria Aboukhlal and Oliver Zanden continue to be absent from the team due to ongoing ankle and hip injuries, respectively. Summer signing Ibrahim Cissoko, is yet to make his debut this season due to a foot problem. Following a one-match domestic suspension last weekend, Stijn Spierings is now eligible for selection.

Head to Head

Total matches – 2

Liverpool wins – 2

Toulouse wins – 0

Draws – 0

Predicted lineup for Liverpool vs Toulouse:

Liverpool predicted lineup:

Alisson; Alexander-Arnold; Matip, Van Dijk, Tsimikas; Jones, Endo, Gravenberch; Salah, Nunez, Diaz

Toulouse predicted lineup:

Restes; Keben, Costa, Nicolaisen, Suazo; Spierings, Sierro, Casseres Jr; Donnum, Dallinga, Gelabert

Match prediction for Liverpool vs Toulouse:

Liverpool must approach Thursday's encounter with caution, as Toulouse's undefeated status in Group E and their ability to hold both Paris Saint-Germain and Marseille in Ligue 1 this season demonstrate their potential to pose a significant challenge to The Reds. Liverpool ultimately have too much quality for their French counterparts, the hosts are likely to come out with a routine victory in this match.

Prediction: Liverpool 2-0 Toulouse

Telecast

India – Sony LIV, Sony Sports Network

UK – TNT Sports

US –  CBS Sports

Nigeria – Supersport

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