Liverpool vs Union Saint-Gilloise - Europa League: TV channel, team news, lineups and prediction

Following the debacle in north London on Saturday, an emboldened Liverpool are back in Europa League action in midweek as they host Belgian outfit Union Saint-Gilloise.

The Reds came ever so close to securing a well-earned point at Tottenham despite all the misgrievances they were subjected to, but a late Joel Matip own goal ensured Jurgen Klopp's side walked away from an infamous encounter with nothing.

Nevertheless, Klopp will undoubtedy take great solace from his side's heroic defensive performance after being reduced to nine players. The German boss will now want to oversee a stress-free European outing on Thursday night in Liverpool's second Europa League group game.

The Reds were forced to come from behind to beat LASK on Matchday 1, while Thursday's opponents were held at home by Toulouse.

Here's 90min's preview of Liverpool's upcoming Europa League clash.

What time does Liverpool vs Union Saint-Gilloise kick-off?

• Location: Liverpool, England
• Stadium: Anfield
• Date: Thursday 5 October
• Kick-off Time: 20:00 BST / 15:00 ET / 12:00 PT
• Referee: Morten Krogh Hansen (DEN)
• VAR: Roi Reinshreiber (ISR)

Liverpool vs Union Saint-Gilloise H2H Record

• Liverpool: 0 wins
• Union Saint-Gilloise: 0 wins
• Draws: 0

• Last meeting: N/A

Current Form (all competitions)

• Liverpool: WWWWL
• Union Saint-Gilloise: LDWWW

How to watch Liverpool vs Union Saint-Gilloise on TV and live stream

Liverpool team news

Klopp is still without veteran midfielder Thiago, though, while Cody Gakpo is set for a spell out after picking up a knee injury on Saturday.

But Trent Alexander-Arnold could starts after quickly returning to full fitness, while there is also a place in defence for young Jarell Quansah. Darwin Nunez gets the nod up front, while summer arrivals Ryan Gravenberch and Wataru Endo are ready to go in midfield.

Curtis Jones and Diogo Jota are available despite their red cards at the weekend. The former is on the bench, while the latter completes the front three alongside Mohamed Salah and Nunez.

Liverpool confirmed lineup vs Union Saint-Gilloise

Liverpool confirmed lineup vs Union Saint-Gilloise (4-3-3): Alisson; Alexander-Arnold, Konate, Quansah, Tsimikas; Elliott, Endo, Gravenberch; Salah, Nunez, Jota

Liverpool vs Union Saint-Gilloise score prediction

Union Saint-Gilloise head into Thursday's game at the top of the Belgian Pro League, and they'll be facing up against a rotated Liverpool side at Anfield. Even so, the Reds are heavy favourites and it's hard to see them relinquishing any points on home soil.

The visitors are pretty porous defensively, and the hosts will undoubtedly be quick to take advantage. Union could have their moments going the other way as LASK did on Matchday 1, but this is likely to be a comfortable win for the Reds.

Prediction: Liverpool 3-0 Union Saint-Gilloise

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