Chelsea vs Liverpool
27th February 1630hrs
Football – England – EFL Cup
Pick Liverpool to Win by One Goal
Bookmaker Unibet
Odds: 11/4 odds taken 1250 GMT, Saturday 26 February
Thomas Tuchel’s Chelsea and Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool contest this season’s Carabao Cup final at Wembley Stadium on Sunday. The Blues have already won two major trophies this season, but the Reds are the favourites to prevail in the national stadium. Both Premier League meetings this term ended all square, and we could be in for a tight and tense EFL Cup final between two outstanding teams. Check out our in-depth Carabao Cup betting preview, featuring the latest odds and top tips.
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Chelsea Preview – Will the Blues add another trophy to the cabinet?
Thomas Tuchel has been incredibly successful during his short time at Stamford Bridge. The German guided the Blues to UEFA Champions League glory last season, and Chelsea have already won the UEFA Super Cup and FIFA Club World Cup this term.
The Londoners head into this showpiece final in fine fettle, winning six games in a row in three different competitions. On their way to the Carabao Cup final, the Blues have seen off Aston Villa, Southampton, Brentford and Tottenham Hotspur.
Chelsea were beaten by Leicester City in the FA Cup final last year, so Tuchel would love to win his first domestic honour with the Blues at the weekend. They are the 9/4 second favourites to win in the 90.
Liverpool Preview – Can the Reds win a record ninth EFL Cup?
Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool have hit form at just the right time. The Reds make the trip to Wembley having won nine in a row in all competitions. They warmed up for this final by thumping Leeds United 6-0 at Anfield in the Premier League on Wednesday night.
Liverpool are most successful club in EFL Cup history, lifting the trophy eight times and finishing runners-up on four occasions. Manchester City have also won this cup eight times, so victory for the Reds on Sunday will make them the record winners.
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Liverpool could not be in better form, and the Merseyside giants will fancy their chances of winning the EFL Cup for the first time since beating Welsh side Cardiff City in the 2012 final. Klopp’s men are priced at 13/10 to win in normal time.
Chelsea vs Liverpool Betting Advice
Both Premier League meetings this season were captivating affairs. The pair drew 1-1 at Anfield in August, with a Mohamed Salah penalty cancelling out Kai Havertz’s header. When they locked horns at Stamford Bridge in January, the Blues came from two goals down to rescue a 2-2 draw.
They last met in this competition back in September 2018, with goals from Emerson and Eden Hazard giving Chelsea a 2-1 win at Anfield.
Key Facts – Chelsea vs Liverpool Betting Tip
- Chelsea have won the Super Cup and Club World Cup this season
- Liverpool have won nine league and cup games on the trot
- Both Premier League meetings this season ended in draws
Tuchel has already been incredibly successful at the Bridge, winning the Champions League, Super Cup and Club World Cup. They are also through to the last 16 of the Champions League and FA Cup this season. However, getting the better of the in-form Reds this Sunday will take some doing.
Liverpool have not won a domestic trophy since lifting the EFL Cup ten years ago, but we fancy the Reds to edge a tight final at Wembley this weekend. You can get the tempting price of 11/4 for Liverpool to win by one goal. The 2-1 Reds win at 17/2 has also caught the eye.
The best betting odds for Chelsea vs Liverpool
Chelsea to win: 9/4 at Bet365
Draw: 11/5 at Bet365
Liverpool to win: 13/10 at Bet365
