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Jurgen Klopp will make his Anfield debut for Liverpool and the German manager doesn’t have time to experiment, as ‘Pool has just two points after two rounds and is not sitting too comfortably in the Europa League Group B standings.
The home side is on the back of a 0-0 draw at Tottenham, with Jurgen Klopp not taking too many risks in his first match in charge. Without a number of key attacking players, today’s hosts lacked efficiency up front and eventually seemed satisfied with a draw. But today a draw won`t be good enough, as Liverpool already finished tied with Sion and Bordeaux, having just two points after the first two rounds.
Rubin Kazan is struggling a lot this season. Their 3-1 weekend home win over 15th placed Ufa was the first for Rubin after 4 losses and 2 draws in all competitions. The hosts are in the relegation zone in Russia and are not doing better in Europa League either – dead last, after drawing 0-0 with Bordeaux and losing 1-2 against FC Sion.
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Team news & lineups:
Benteke, Henderson, Flanagan, Firmino, Ings, Rossiter, Gomez and probably Sturridge won’t play for Liverpool. Rubin Kazan has a clean bill of health and can field the best lineup.
Liverpool: Mignolet – Clyne, Skrtel, Sakho, Moreno – Can, Allen – Milner, Ibe, Lallana – Origi
Rubin Kazan: Ryzhikov – Kuzmin, Kverkvelia, Kambolov, Nabiullin – Ozdoev, Kislyak – Karadeniz, Eduardo, Kanunnikov – Portnyagin
Considering Liverpool’s struggles this season and the importance of this game, it`s safe to presume that Klopp will again adopt a cautious approach. He might be an offensive minded manager, but teams are build starting with defense, particularly when you need results and particularly when you miss so many key offensive players. We saw how Liverpool looked offensively without Benteke, Ings, Firmino or Sturridge in the Tottenham game.
I can see Liverpool aiming for a clean sheet, trying to keep the goal and put pressure patiently, waiting for openings. Looking at Rubin Kazan’s form, the hosts should be able to achieve their objective. ‘Pool might struggle to score, but they will treat this game with full focus due to Klopp deputing at home and because of the standings. In these circumstances I reckon they will eventually find the net once or twice. My tip is a Liverpool win to nil. Prediction: Liverpool – Rubin Kazan 1-0.
Pick: Liverpool win to nil
Odds: 2.05 @ Bet365
Stake: 7
Possible profit: 7.35
Event date: 22 October
