Chelsea vs. Liverpool Betting Tips 27/02/2022

February 25, 2022

Benson Chikezie, Senior Author

Liverpool will get their first shot at claiming silverware this season when they take on Chelsea in the English Football League Cup Final on Sunday, 27th of February 2022. The kickoff is slated for 22:00 IST, and the final will be played at the prestigious Wembley Stadium.

Chelsea come into this game on the back of a Champions League knockout stages home win against Lille, while Liverpool pummeled Leeds at Anfield by 6 goals to nil. It is a final between two English heavyweights, and it promises to be an exhilarating football game.

Teams Status

Take a look at the latest form and team news from Chelsea and Liverpool:

Chelsea Form and Team News

Chelsea are currently on a six-match winning run in all competitions and are clearly in high spirits after their routine home victory against Lille on Tuesday. The London side have already snapped up 2 trophies this season (the UEFA Super Cup and the Club World Cup) and will hope to make it 3 out of 3 wins in cup finals this season.

The Blues are still fighting for glory on four fronts and have recently picked up form after a slump that saw them lose ground in the league title race. They sit third behind Manchester City and Liverpool, who appear to be on a season-defining course as 3 points separate them. Chelsea have 50 points from 25 games and are 13 points behind City, although they have played a game less.

For their team news, Chelsea will be without English trio Callum Hudson-Odoi, Reece James, and Ben Chilwell, who are sidelined with various degrees of injuries.

Liverpool Form and Team News

Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool are firing on all cylinders as they go on a hunt for their first piece of silverware this season, in what is shaping up to be a successful season by their standards. They are on a nine-game winning streak and put 6 goals past Leeds on Wednesday.

The Reds sit 2nd on the league standings, 3 points behind Manchester City, and are already fancying their chances of winning. Before then, they will hope to snap up the League Cup at Wembley this Sunday. With Mohammed Salah, Sadio Mane, and midfield powerhouses Thiago and Fabinho, they are almost unplayable presently.

For their team news, Liverpool will miss the services of Diogo Jota and Roberto Firmino, who are injured and will most likely sit out the match at Wembley.

What Do the Sportsbooks Say?

Chelsea	Draw	Liverpool
3.20	3.30	2.30
3.25	3.20	2.26
3.36	3.4	2.35

The sportsbooks have named Liverpool favorites to win this fixture and ultimately lift the EFL Cup come Sunday. According to the Parimatch sportsbook, Chelsea to win is placed at 3.20 odds, a draw is at 3.30 odds, and a victory for Liverpool is placed at 2.30 odds.

On the sportsbook at Sportsbet.io, Chelsea to win is placed at 3.25 odds, a draw is at 3.20 odds, while Liverpool to win is placed at 2.26 odds. The Paripesa sportsbook places Chelsea to win at 3.36 odds, Liverpool to win at 2.35 odds, and a draw at 3.4 odds.

Tipster’s Angle

Finals are generally tough calls, mostly because teams bring their best when a trophy is at stake. In the last 5 meetings between these two sides, Liverpool have 2 wins, Chelsea have won once, while they have played out 2 goalscoring draws.

This is Chelsea’s fifth final under Thomas Tuchel, and they have won 3 of the previous 4, only losing the FA Cup to Leicester City last season. Here are our tips for the match:

Tip: Over 1.5 Goals @ 1.40

The past 5 meetings between these two sides have produced multiple goals 4 times out of 5. This is a final, and we expect each team to go for the win immediately after the whistle goes. Liverpool have been scoring goals effortlessly in recent times, and although Chelsea have been laboring, they know how to turn up in big games. Over 1.5 goals is available on the Parimatch sportsbook at 1.40 odds.

Tip: Goal In Both Halves @ 1.97

Perhaps a wildcard tip, at least one goal in both halves is a likely occurrence for this game. Either side will try to control proceedings early on and hope to get an early goal to turn the tide in their favor. Goal in both halves is available on the Melbet sportsbook at 1.97 odds.

Conclusion

The EFL Cup Final will feature two heavyweights hoping to get the better of one another. Chelsea will look to claim their third trophy of the season, while Liverpool targets their first piece of silverware. We expect an exciting game with chances at both ends of the pitch and some great quality football from both sides.

Benson Chikezie

12:52, 25 Feb 2022

Senior Author

Benson Chikezie

Senior Author

12:52, 25 Feb 2022

Benson Chikezie is a Nigerian-based writer with many years of experience in the sports betting industry. He is a digital marketer by profession. Benson has written many sports related contents for various websites.