- Liverpool hold off Fulham to book Wembley spot
- Chelsea hold off Fulham to set up a repeat of the 2022 final
- Liverpool rated as favourites to secure the trophy
Liverpool have booked their place in the EFL Cup final to face Chelsea after beating Fulham 3-2 on aggregate. The Reds are chasing a record-extending 10th EFL Cup win.
Liverpool hold of spirited Fulham comeback
Liverpool secured their place in the EFL Cup final after a draw with Fulham, setting the stage for a showdown with Chelsea at Wembley on February 25. Luis Diaz gave Liverpool an early lead, but Issa Diop equalised for Fulham. Despite Fulham’s attempts to find a second goal, Liverpool held on to their overall advantage.
Chelsea also booked their spot in the final with an impressive 6-1 win over Middlesbrough in the semi-finals, overturning a 1-0 deficit from the first leg. Both Liverpool and Chelsea will now eagerly anticipate the EFL Cup final, with both teams also participating in FA Cup fourth-round matches over the weekend.
EFL Cup Betting
At the time of writing bet365 have got Liverpool as strong favourites to lift the EFL Cup. They are currently priced at 4/9 with Chelsea at 7/4. The bookie expect Jurgen Klopp’s side to get the job done inside 90 minutes. Liverpool are currently priced at 5/6 to win the match with Chelsea at 3/1 and a draw currently 11/4.
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