LiontipsLiverpool vs Leicester City. Prediction and Betting Tips for EFL Cup (December 22, 2021).
Command Analysis
Liverpoolset a new record this year: they became the only English team to win all six Champions League group matches. In six rounds, the Reds scored 17 goals and comfortably qualified for the playoffs from the top line.
Liverpool knocked Norwich (3:0) and Preston (2:0) out of the League Cup, confidently reaching the quarterfinals. In the Premier League, Jurgen Klopp's charges are currently 2nd with 41 points from 18 games. They are losing only 3 points to the leader, Manchester City.
Liverpool have the best attack in the league; they chalked up 50 goals, and Salah was the author of 15 goals. In the last two rounds, the Reds beat Newcastle (3:1) and shared points with Tottenham (2: 2).
Adrian, Origi, Robertson, Elliott and Phillips have been sidelined through injuries. Fabinho, Jones, and vanDijk were ruled out after testing positive for coronavirus.
The reigning FA Cup champions and the Community Shield winners, Leicester Cityare having a disappointing season. They had little success in the Europa League, and finished only 3rd in their group with 8 points from 2 wins and 2 draws. Leicester failed to progress to the Europa League playoffs, but will try their luck in the Conference League in February.
The Foxes are 9th in the Premier League table after 16 matches with 22 points to their name, losing six points to the European club competition zone. Leicester won 6 games and 4 of their matches ended in draws. In the last three rounds, Brendan Rogers' charges drew with Southhampton (2:2), suffered a defeat to Aston Villa (1:2), and crushed Newcastle (4:0) at home.
Leicester are plagued by injuries and sickness. Amartey, Benkovic, Iheanacho, Lookman, Peres, and Choudhury tested positive for COVID-19 and will miss the game. Justin, Pereira, Tielemans, and Fofana are out injured.
Trends
СтавкаGoals in both halves - yes
In 2 of the last 3 head-to-head games, goals were scored in both halves.
СтавкаCorrect score 2:0
The hosts won 3 of the last 4 head-to-head games.
СтавкаCorners: total under 9.5
This bet played in 2 of the last 4 games of the visitors.
СтавкаDraw in one of the halves - yes
In 3 of the last 6 away games of Leicester, this bet won.
Tip and bets
The visitors have a very long list of injuries, and some of their key players are in COVID protocol. We think, the Reds will have no problems defeating Leicester today. They have a much more powerful lineup and the support of the stands. Moreover, the Foxes are a comfortable opponent for Liverpool.
Our prediction - Liverpool to win
We do not expect a crushing defeat for Leicester, however, Liverpool always won by a margin of two or more goals in their last successful matches.
Second wager - Liverpool to win by 2 goals
