Liverpool to progress in Europa League, says Charlie Nicholas

Charlie Nicholas provides his predictions as Liverpool look to reach the semi-finals of the Europa League.

Thursday night sees Europa League contenders Liverpool look to build on their 1-1 draw in Dortmund, with Charlie expecting another great European night at Anfield.

Here's what the Soccer Saturday pundit is predicting in his Sky Bet tips...

Liverpool v Borussia Dortmund (1-1 from first leg)

It was a sensational first leg, it really was, and Liverpool impressed me again at the weekend, kicking on even after Stoke pulled it back to 1-1.

Divock Origi initially looked as though he was out of his depth but he has now bypassed Christian Benteke and maybe even Daniel Sturridge and, with Roberto Firmino and Philippe Coutinho back, there's a really good competitive edge among them now.

However, they are still vulnerable at the back and you imagine Dortmund's frontmen will take advantage if they have another bad night.

The Anfield faithful are patient enough to know what direction this team is going in and because of that I think they'll help keep this tie wide open with a fantastic atmosphere even if their side go behind. 

Charlie predicts: Liverpool to win on penalties (25/1 with Sky Bet)

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