EFL Cup Final Preview: Chelsea vs Liverpool Prediction, Preview, and Odds (Feb 25)
- First piece of silverware in England will be awarded at Wembley Stadium on Sunday
- Liverpool beat Chelsea in a dramatic EFL Cup final in 2021-22
Familair foes will lock horns at Wembley Stadium on Sunday, as the first honor in England this term will be awarded this weekend. Chelsea and Liverpool previously collided in the 2021-22 final, with the Reds landing victory following a penalty shootout.
How To Watch
- When: Sunday, February 25, 2024, at 10:00 a.m ET
- Where: Wembley Stadium, London, England
- How To Watch: ESPN
Odds
Match Result | Odds |
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Chelsea | |
Draw | |
Liverpool |
Match Preview
A dramatic match is expected at Wembley Stadium this weekend, as Liverpool and Chelsea collide in the EFL Cup final. It is the second time in three seasons that these sides will collide in the showpiece match in the competition, with the Reds holding their nerve to beat the Blues on penalties in both the EFL Cup and FA Cup finals in 2021-22.
Chelsea will see this competition as their best chance of landing silverware in Mauricio Pochettino’s first campaign in charge. They have eased through the competition this term, with their only defeat being suffered in their first leg against Middlesbrough in the previous round. However, they bounced back with a stunning 6-1 home victory.
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Liverpool are one of the most successful teams in the history of the EFL Cup, and they remain in the hunt for four major trophies this term. The Reds have won all but one of their matches in the competition this season, and they progressed through to the final after securing a 3-2 aggregate success in the previous round against Fulham.
However, it could be worth mentioning that Liverpool were comprehensive winners in their latest match against Chelsea, recording a 4-1 success in the league against their rivals in late January. But, Chelsea showed that they are still improving after a battling display against Man City in the Premier League on Saturday.
Liverpool vs Chelsea Prediction
Liverpool’s injury issues would be a concern ahead of this final, while Chelsea produced their best display of the season at the Etihad last weekend. Therefore, we could see extra time being required, before Liverpool’s quality see them get their hands on the trophy.