Liverpool will host Union SG in their second Europa League group stage game at the Anfield on Thursday.
After going eight games without a defeat, the Reds lost, albeit controversially, their first game of the season against Tottenham Hotspur last weekend. There were three different scorers as Liverpool beat LASK in their first group game and they will be confident of registering a comfortable win against their opponent from Belgium.
Union SG have put together three wins in a row in the Belgium Pro League but that may not be enough to pose a threat to Liverpool, especially at their stronghold Anfield. However, they will be looking to cause an upset in the away game on Thursday. Here GOAL brings you everything you need to know about how to watch, including TV channel, streaming details and more.
Liverpool vs Union SG kick-off time
| Date: | October 5, 2023 |
| Kick-off time: | 3 pm EDT |
| Venue: | Anfield |
The game between Liverpool and Union SG will be played at Anfield on Thursday. Kick-off is at 3 pm EDT for fans in the US.
How to watch Liverpool vs Union SG online - TV channels & live streams
 | Paramount+ | Watch here |
The fixture will be shown live on Paramount+ in the United States. Match highlights will be shown on the club's official YouTube channels after the full-time whistle. Live updates can be accessed here on GOAL.
Team news & squads
Union SG team news
Union SG's primary injury concern revolves around star striker Dennis Eckert Ayensa, who has been absent for the last four games due to a knock. His availability for Thursday's match will be determined after an assessment. Ayensa, who has already netted seven goals in eight appearances this season, is a key player for the team.
In Ayensa's potential absence, Gustaf Nilsson is expected to take on the role of leading the team's attacking line. Kevin Mac Allister, who is the brother of Liverpool midfielder Alexis Mac Allister, is likely to feature in a back-three formation for Union SG.
Union SG predicted XI: Morris; Mac Allister, Burgess, Leysen; Castro-Montes, Sadiki, Vanhoutte, Lapoussin; Amani, Nilsson, Puertas.
| Position | Players |
|---|---|
| Goalkeepers: | Imbrechts, Wenssens, Moris |
| Defenders: | Mac Allister, Sorinola, Burgess, François, Sykes, Sadiki, Machida, Leysen |
| Midfielders: | Rasmussen, Lazare, Lapoussin, Castro-Montes, Puertas, Vanhoutte, Huygevelde |
| Forwards: | Kabangu, Eckert, Teklab, Rodríguez, Terho, Nilsson, Amoura |
Liverpool team news
Liverpool forward Cody Gakpo is set to face an extended period on the sidelines due to a knee injury he suffered just before scoring a first-half equalizer against Spurs in last weekend's match.
Midfielder Thiago Alcantara is still recovering from a hip issue, and Stefan Bajcetic is dealing with a calf injury, and the duo is unavailable for selection.
Liverpool predicted XI: Kelleher; Gomez, Konate, Van Dijk, Tsimikas; Elliott, Endo, Gravenberch; Salah, Nunez, Jota.
| Position | Players |
|---|---|
| Goalkeepers: | Alisson, Kelleher, Adrian |
| Defenders: | Konate, Gomez, Matip, Phillips, Robertson, Tsimikas, Van Dijk |
| Midfielders: | Endo, Mac Allister, Jones, Szoboszlai, Elliott |
| Forwards: | Diaz, Nunez, Salah, Jota |
Head-to-Head Record
This is set to be the first-ever meeting between Union SG and Liverpool.