The second semi-final first leg in the EFL Cup this week will take place on Wednesday, as Liverpool welcome Fulham to Anfield. It will be a tie-defining clash for the visitors, as they look to take pick up something that they could defend in the return match at the end of the month.
Before Betting On Liverpool vs Fulham
It has been a dominant first half to the 2023-24 season for Liverpool, as the Reds remain in contention to win four major pieces of silverware this term. The Reds have eased through to this stage of the competition this season, and they come into this showdown against Fulham as one of the highest scoring teams in the EFL Cup, having already netted ten efforts. However, the Cottagers may feel confident of their chances, as Liverpool have conceded at least once in each of the last three rounds.
But, Liverpool’s home record this season has been incredibly consistent, and that has also been the case in the EFL Cup. There was evidence of that in the previous round, as the Reds were dominant in the final third to secure a 5-1 success against West Ham. Curtis Jones netted twice in that win, while Cody Gakpo was also among the scorers.
Fulham won’t be daunted by the challenge ahead of them this week, as they have been outsiders in two of the previous four rounds of the competition this term. That included in the second round, but the Cottagers battled excellently to record victory against high-flying Tottenham Hotspur.
Fulham were also outsiders in the betting to progress in the previous round. However, they were once again able to keep their cool from the penalty spot to secure victory against Everton at Goodison Park. But, they will need to be much stronger defensively against their opponents this week.
Liverpool vs Fulham Offshore Odds & Pick
Fulham will hope to go into the second leg with still a fighting chance. But, the tie could be taken away from them at Anfield if Liverpool are at their sparkling best. We will be siding with the Reds to win this opening leg.
