LiontipsArsenal vs Liverpool. Prediction and Betting Tips for EFL Cup (January 20, 2022).
Command Analysis
This is Arsenal's first season without European football in many years. At first, the Gunners didn't look convincing at all, but as the season went on, the Londoners started delivering successful results and climbed onto the 5th line in the Premier League standings.
Arsenal have earned 35 points from 20 games. Mikel Arteta's charges won 11 matches and drew twice. The Gunners are losing 21 points to the current leader and 2 points to the 4th West Ham. On January 1, Arsenal lost to Man City (1:2), and their last week's match with Tottenham was suspended.
Arsenal disappointed their fans and got knocked out by Nottingham Forest (0:1) in the first round of the FA Cup, but they have a real chance to get into the League Cup final - the Gunners need to beat Liverpool today. The first leg match between the two sides ended in a goalless draw.
The hosts will be without Partey, Elneny, and Pepe, who are on international duty. Xhaka was sent off in the first leg and is suspended for this match. There are also doubt over the availability of Aubameyang, Kolasinac, Soares, Saka, Odegaard, Tomiyasu, and Smith Rowe.
Liverpool had a very difficult match against Leicester City in the quarter-final of the tournament. The Reds came back from losing 1:3 and prevailed over th Foxes in the penalty-kick shootout. In the first leg of the semi-final match, Liverpool couldn't find the back of the net, despite playing against 10 men and absolutely dominating in the second half.
Jurgen Klopp's charges won all six of their Champions League games and advanced to the playoffs from the top line of their group. In the Premier League, Liverpool are in 2nd place in the standings and have fallen behind Manchester City in the title race - they are losing 11 points to the leader. The visitors won 13 Premier League matches and six games ended in draws. After a draw with Chelsea (2:2), the Reds defeated Brentford (3:0)
Salah, Mane, andKeita are still away at the Africa Cup of Nations. Oxlade Chamberlain, Elliot, Phillips, Alcantara and Origi are injured and have also been ruled out of this fixture.
Trends
СтавкаCorrect score 1:1
A draw was recorded in 2 of the last 5 head-to-head matches.
СтавкаGoals in both halves - yes
In 3 out of 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 the visitors.
СтавкаYellow cards - total under 4
This bet played in 3 of the last 5 games of Arsenal.
Tip and bets
Arsenal have serious squad issues and it is unclear who Arteta will pick for his starting eleven. Liverpool are in better shape at the moment and hold the upper hand going into this match. We are predicting the victory of the Reds in this fixture.
Our prediction - Liverpool to win
Both sides have a point to prove here, but Liverpool look more powerful this season and should get a confident win. In 3 out 5 previous games, the Reds won by a margin of two goals, and we are expecting a similar result today.
Second bet - LIverpool to win by 2 goals
