After defeat to Udinese in their previous Europa League tie, Liverpool could do with a win to get back on track.

But that is unlikely to be straightforward for the Reds when Russian Premier League side Anzhi Makhachkala visit Anfield.

Brendan Rodgers’ men will need to be at their best and repeat the solid form that has seen them keep consecutive Premier League clean sheets in their last two matches.

Liverpool are 5/4 (2.25) with to get the win that would move them into the qualification spots in Group A.

But one issue for Rodgers will be the fact that the Merseyside derby with Everton is looming on Sunday.

Of course, Anzhi have a big game against Rubin Kazan as soon as Saturday but are likely to make European success the priority here and can be backed to win at 21/10 (3.10) with . The draw is available at 12/5 (3.40).

In the goalscorer markets, Luis Suarez is 9/2 (5.50) favourite with to open the scoring but his opposite number is one of the greats of the modern game – Samuel Eto’o.

The Cameroon international has eight goals in his last nine games, including two last time out in the Europa League against Young Boys.

While Anzhi are 3/1 (4.00) to lead at half-time, they have not scored before the break in any of their last three games but gone on to win them all.

As a result, backing Eto’o to be the last scorer rather than first is the value bet here – it’s paid out in four of their last nine games and is available at 5/1 (6.00) with .

That’s because the visitors look a little over-priced all round in this one. Prior to the two recent clean sheets, Liverpool went nine games without a shut out and have conceded six in two in Europe.

The Anzhi players are all used to significant travel and are in fine form having won 10 of their last 11 games – the other was a draw at Udinese, winners at Anfield in the previous round of group games.

For the pick of the bets, back Anzhi here at that price of 21/10 (3.10) with .

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After defeat to Udinese in their previous Europa League tie, Liverpool could do with a win to get back on track.

But that is unlikely to be straightforward for the Reds when Russian Premier League side Anzhi Makhachkala visit Anfield.

Brendan Rodgers’ men will need to be at their best and repeat the solid form that has seen them keep consecutive Premier League clean sheets in their last two matches.

Liverpool are 5/4 (2.25) with to get the win that would move them into the qualification spots in Group A.

But one issue for Rodgers will be the fact that the Merseyside derby with Everton is looming on Sunday.

Of course, Anzhi have a big game against Rubin Kazan as soon as Saturday but are likely to make European success the priority here and can be backed to win at 21/10 (3.10) with . The draw is available at 12/5 (3.40).

In the goalscorer markets, Luis Suarez is 9/2 (5.50) favourite with to open the scoring but his opposite number is one of the greats of the modern game – Samuel Eto’o.

The Cameroon international has eight goals in his last nine games, including two last time out in the Europa League against Young Boys.

While Anzhi are 3/1 (4.00) to lead at half-time, they have not scored before the break in any of their last three games but gone on to win them all.

As a result, backing Eto’o to be the last scorer rather than first is the value bet here – it’s paid out in four of their last nine games and is available at 5/1 (6.00) with .

That’s because the visitors look a little over-priced all round in this one. Prior to the two recent clean sheets, Liverpool went nine games without a shut out and have conceded six in two in Europe.

The Anzhi players are all used to significant travel and are in fine form having won 10 of their last 11 games – the other was a draw at Udinese, winners at Anfield in the previous round of group games.

For the pick of the bets, back Anzhi here at that price of 21/10 (3.10) with .

Sign up with for a £25 free bet

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Liverpool are set to ditch their Europa League rotation policy in the face of their upcoming clash against Anzhi Makhachkala, assistant manager Colin Pascoe has revealed.

The Merseyside outfit currently occupy third place in Group A, behind both the Russian team and Udinese, with three points from their opening two games and a positive result on Thursday night is seen as an absolute must.

However, after losing 3-2 against the Italian outfit at Anfield earlier this month and with injuries starting to pile up, Pascoe admits Brendan Rodgers’ hand may be forced into relying on some of the more senior members of the squad this time around.

“Anzhi are a strong unit. They are a big team with big players,” Pascoe told reporters.

“We have swapped and changed things around a bit before but, looking at this game, it is very important for us. We will pick a stronger team than we played against Udinese.

With three games inside a week, including an away trip to local rivals Everton and a home game against Rodgers’ former club Swansea to contend with, Pascoe admits that the situation is far from ideal but Anzhi’s form means they simply cannot make the wholesale changes that they might have done otherwise.

He added: “It is a difficult [situation]. After Anzhi we have got games against Everton, Swansea [in the League Cup], Newcastle, Anzhi away and then Chelsea.

“We will have to mix things up depending on the games. But we want to win this one. It is as simple as that.

“Anzhi have lost one in 21 games overall this season. There’s only one way they are going to go and that’s Champions League. 

“It’s a strong group but if you want to do well in every competition you have to beat the best teams.”