LiontipsArsenal vs Liverpool. Prediction and Betting Tips for EFL Cup (January 6, 2022).
Command Analysis
Arsenal have delivered a very confident performance at the current League Cup. They defeated West Bromwich (6:0), AFC Wimbledon (3:0), and Leeds United (2:0) in the first rounds of the tournament, and then crushed Sunderland in the quarterfinal match (5:1).
The Gunners were left without European football this season, which allowed them to focus on their Premier League campaign. After a slow start, Mikel Arteta's charges mounted a winning streak and managed to climb onto the 4th line in the standings.
Arsenal earned 35 points from 20 games. The Gunners won 11 matches and drew twice. They are losing 18 points to the current leader, so they can't really be considered title contenders. Compared to the other top-5 clubs, Arsenal have been unimpressive in attack - they have netted only 33 goals this season.
In the last round of the premier League, Arsenal lost to Manchester City (1:2).
Today the hosts will be playing without Kolasinac, Nketiah, and Aubameyang.
Liverpool had a tough game against Leicester City in the quarterfinal of the League Cup. They came back from losing 1:3, and then snatched a victory in a penatly shootout.
In the Champions League, the Reds became the first English team to win all six games of the group stage. They are also having a fantastic Premier League season. Jurgen Klopp's men won 12 out of 20 games and recorded 6 draws. Liverpool are currently in 3rd place in the log with a total of 42 points.
After a victory over Newcastle (3:1), the visitors suffered a slight dip in form. They lost to Leicester City (0:1) and drew with Tottenham and Chelsea (both with a score of 2:2).
Origi, Minamino, Elliott, Phillips, and Thiago are out injured, while Allisonand Matip are still in COVID protocol.
Trends
СтавкаCorrect score 1:1
2 of the last 5 head-to-head games ended in draws.
СтавкаGoals in both halves - yes
In 3 of the last 4 games of Arsenal, goals were scored in both halves.
СтавкаCorners: total under 9.5
This bet played in 2 of the last 4 games of Liverpool.
СтавкаYellow cards: total under 4
This bet played in 3 of the last 5 games of the hosts.
Tip and bets
Arsenal and Liverpool are in good form, and we expect a close game on a collision course. The two sides scored in 7 of the last 10 head-to-head games, but in the last three matches between the clubs, only one side converted their chances. We believe that this series will end today, and that both the hosts and the visitors will be successful in attack.
Our prediction — both to score
A lot is at stake here, as the winner of this match will advance to the final of the top-tier football competition in England. Each side has a good chance here, but we think that today the teams will settle for a draw.
Second prediction — draw
