The first silverware of the 2023/24 season is up for grabs at Wembley, as Liverpool and Chelsea do battle for the Carabao Cup. For the reds, ending the season in the best possible way for the departing Jurgen Klopp is a narrative that is fascinating both punters and football betting apps and as they continue to fight on four fronts, Liverpool will begin as the hot favourites here. However, Chelsea always enjoy the big occasion and this game will present Mauricio Pochettino with a chance to finally win a trophy in England as a manager.
Liverpool vs Chelsea Best Odds
When there is a trophy on the line, the stakes always go up a notch and this should be an epic encounter at Wembley.
| Liverpool – 6/5 (+120) | Draw – 25/9 (+278) | Chelsea – 23/10 (+230) |
| Over – 8/11 (-138) | 2.5 Goals | Under – 6/5 (+120) |
| Yes – 8/13 (-163) | BTTS | No – 29/20 (+145) |
Liverpool vs Chelsea Analysis
The atmosphere at Wembley should be at fever pitch, with both sides desperate to clinch the first silverware of the campaign.
Liverpool
With Jurgen Klopp’s departure now old news at the end of the season, the Premier League leaders Liverpool will be out to pick up the Carabao Cup here. With the reds now installed as the favourites with Premier League betting sites to lift the league title, they will see this as welcome distraction for both their fans and playing staff. Having enjoyed a relatively tame run through to the final, Liverpool will be desperate to get the job done here and box off their first trophy of 2024.
Team news: Trent Alexander-Arnold, Thiago, Dominik Szobozlai, Diogo Jota, Allison, and Joel Matip will all miss out for Liverpool through injury here.
Liverpool Predicted Lineup:
Caoimhin Kelleher, Joe Gomez, Virgil can Dijk, Connor Bradley, Andrew Robertson, Alexis Mac Allister, Harvey Elliott, Endo, Mohamed Salah, Darwin Nunez & Luis Diaz.
Chelsea
Broadly speaking, it has been a Premier League season to forget for Chelsea, who are way off the pace in the league table but in the cups, they have enjoyed a very good run of form. With Aston Villa seen off recently in the FA Cup, Chelsea have reached the final of the Carabao Cup for the 2nd time in 3 seasons, and they will be bang up for the role of underdogs in this one at Wembley.
Team news: Reece James, Robert Sanchez, Marc Cucurella, Thiago Silva, and Romeo Lavia will all miss out here for the blues.
Chelsea Predicted Lineup:
Dorde Petrovic, Axel Disasi, Malo Gusto, Ben Chilwell, Levi Colwill, Moises Caicedo, Conor Gallagher, Raheem Sterling, Enzo Fernandez, Cole Palmer & Christopher Nkunku.
Liverpool vs Chelsea Stats and Trends
- Liverpool have won one of the last 5 meetings between these two sides, with the other 4 clashes ending in draws.
- The reds overcame Chelsea at Anfield last month, winning 4-1.
- The two sides drew 1-1 on the opening weekend of the Premier League season at Stamford Bridge.
- In 2022, both teams reached the Carabao Cup and FA Cup Finals, with Liverpool prevailing on penalties on both occasions.
Liverpool vs Chelsea Prediction
Cup Finals aren’t generally the best games to watch for neutrals, with the importance of the result, often outweighing the game itself. Chelsea will be dreaming of a maiden trophy win under Mauricio Pochettino, but Liverpool have the extra incentive this season and they will be confident of picking up another crown for Jurgen Klopp.
Prediction: Liverpool to win the match – 6/5 (+120) – Rhino Bet.
Liverpool vs Chelsea – The Ultimate Bet
Liverpool to win to nil – 100/30 (+333) – Fitzdares
Chelsea have plenty of attacking threats but many of their starting XI is a little inexperienced at this level and Liverpool will look to defend from the front, catch Chelsea out and pick them off.
