Liverpool vs Arsenal: Preview, Team News, Prediction
Liverpool Favored in EFL Cup Semifinal
Match Preview
Liverpool and Arsenal will face off in the first leg of their EFL Cup semifinal at Anfield on Thursday. The Reds are the -215 favorites to win the match, while the Gunners are the +525 underdogs. Liverpool has won the EFL Cup four times, while Arsenal has won the tournament twice.
Liverpool is coming off a 1-0 win over Burnley in the Premier League. The Reds have won their last three matches in all competitions and have only lost once in their last 12 matches.
Arsenal is coming off a 3-2 win over Everton in the FA Cup. The Gunners have won their last three matches in all competitions and are unbeaten in their last five matches.
Team News
Liverpool will be without the services of defender Virgil van Dijk, who is out with a knee injury. Midfielder Fabinho is also a doubt for the match.
Arsenal will be without the services of midfielder Thomas Partey, who is out with a thigh injury. Defender Takehiro Tomiyasu is also a doubt for the match.
Prediction
This is a tough match to call, but I think Liverpool will win the first leg 2-1. The Reds have been in better form than Arsenal in recent weeks, and they have the home advantage in the first leg.
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