17:45 Thursday

Union St Gilloise vs Liverpool – Liverpool

Liverpool Travel to Lotto Park in Belgium to play against Union SG in the final Group E match of the Europa League on Thursday night in the first leg of our Thursday Treble.

Despite already securing a spot in the last 16 as group winners, the Reds will face a Union SG side with an outside chance of clinching a top-two finish for advancement to the knockout rounds.

This marks Union SG's second appearance in the Europa League, and their aspiration for a second consecutive knockout stage entry hinges on their performance, having played to a goalless draw with Toulouse in previous weeks

The onus is now on Union SG to take the initiative against Liverpool on their home turf, making Thursday's game a crucial opportunity to overcome the Reds. 

Despite the potential for Liverpool to field a rotated lineup, Klopp's selection is expected to be formidable enough to outscore their Belgian counterparts, securing a victory and concluding Group E on a positive note.

20:00 Wednesday

West Ham vs SC Freiburg – West Ham 

West Ham United and Freiburg will meet in the Europa League on Thursday night, both vying for a spot in the last 16. 

Despite already securing their places in the knockout stages, both teams are eager to top Group A and avoid the last 32. 

David Moyes, accustomed to managing busy schedules in both the Premier League and European competitions, faced an unexpected challenge when a stomach bug affected his squad last week. This played a significant role in their 5-0 loss to Fulham, just days after they had come back from a halftime deficit to defeat Tottenham Hotspur on away turf. 

West Ham's squad, recovering from the stomach bug over the weekend and into the current week, raises uncertainty about their full fitness. Nonetheless, anticipating an engaging match, we expect the Hammers to resiliently secure the win and maintain their position at the top of the group.

20:00 Thursday

Brighton vs Marseille – Marseille

The last leg of our Thursday Treble sees Brighton & Hove Albion and Marseille play against each other at the American Express Stadium in the final group fixture of the Europa League on Thursday night, with both teams already securing a place in the knockout rounds. 

The stakes are high, as a victory for either side guarantees a spot in the last 16, while the loser faces the playoff round.

Brighton faced formidable opponents in their inaugural European group-stage campaign, including Marseille, Ajax, and AEK Athens. Despite the challenges, they have successfully qualified for the knockout rounds with a game to spare. Both teams are eager to conclude the group stage on a positive note by securing the top spot with a win, ensuring a direct progression to the last 16. 

We are anticipating a match with plenty of goals. Brighton's injury concerns and defensive vulnerabilities suggest that an inspired Marseille, led by Aubameyang, may emerge victorious in what promises to be an enthralling encounter.