On October 30, from 19:30 pm, Liverpool and Arsenal attack each other in the best of the English League Cup, a competition that both clubs set out to win. Two Cup specialists, the two rivals meet for the 228th time in an official match. So far, Liverpool have collected 88 victories and the London 78 successes.
The two teams come after complicated matches at the weekend. Liverpool hardly prevailed against Tottenham (2-1) on home soil, after Henderson and Salah (from penalty) returned the score in favor of the champions. In contrast, Arsenal did not negotiate the London derby well with Crystal Palace (2-2), which it could award due to its superior value.
In Wednesday’s game, Jurgen Klopp will not be able to bet on Liverpool for Clyne, Shaqiri and Matip, while Unai Emery still does not know if he has Nelson at his disposal. Otherwise, the “tuners” should be able to line up an ideal first “11”, which will enhance the party’s spectacle. Liverpool comes after successes with Salzburg (4-3), Leicester (2-1), Genk (4-1) and Tottenham (2-1), in which the defensive “Cormorants” seemed vulnerable at many key moments.
Arsenal are inconsistent and, despite defeating Standard Liege (4-0), Bournemouth (1-0) and Guimaraes (3-2), remain bitter after the failure with Sheffield United (0-1) and draw with Palace (2-2). In the weekend, the “tuners” led 2-0 in the 9th minute, but the goals of Milivojevic and Jordan Ayew snatched a draw for the “eagles” of Roy Hodgson. On top of that, Arsenal receive goals with too much ease, and this will be their face in a new visit to Anfield.
Liverpool have won the last four straight home games, 3-1, 5-1, 4-0 and 3-1, while Arsenal have resisted for a draw in the previous two games of the Emirates (1-1 and 3-3). Therefore, the “GG” bet seems to be the order of the day in this derby, in which we expect the explosion of Maitland-Niles, Lacazette and Aubameyang to make their host’s hard-fought life.
It would surprise us after 90 minutes, but Arsenal can sign up here. Both teams will be experimenting with the starting formula, although the fight for qualifying in the quarterfinals – it is clear that the European and Premier League paths will prevail! After the break, depending on the score, it is possible to see on the field all the stars of the two lots. It is certain that the English press announces a probable team in Liverpool which are missing the stars Salah, Firmino and Mane.
PROBABLE TEAMS AT LIVERPOOL – ARSENAL
Liverpool: Adrian; Hoever, Lovren, Gomez, Milner; Oxlade-Chamberlain, Henderson, Keita; Lallana, Brewster, Origi
Arsenal: Martinez; Bellerin, Holding, Mustafi, Kolasinac; Torreira, Willock; Maitland-Niles, Ozil, Lacazette; Martinelli
PREDICTION: Liverpool to win @ 1,85
