Arsenal hosts Liverpool in the second leg of the EFL Cup semifinals. The match will be played on Thursday, January 20th at Emirates Stadium (London)
Arsenal did not lose to Liverpool in the first leg, but the Gunners were really lucky. Firstly, the Reds looked much more aggressive in the attack. Secondly, Arteta's team was one man down from the middle of the first half (Granit Xhaka was sent off). The fact that the London team did not concede was a stroke of great luck! The Gunners have already played five matches in the current League Cup. So far, they have never lost: four victories and one draw. Moreover, they scored 16 goals and conceded only once. In the last 13 home matches in the League Cup, Arsenal suffered only three defeats (twice against Manchester City and once against Chelsea) and gained ten victories.
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Liverpool delivered 17 shots on goal in the first match against Arsenal. But interestingly, only one of them reached the target. Definitely, the Reds lacked Salah and Mane, who are involved in their teams in the African Cup of Nations. I think that it will be very difficult for Klopp's men to advance to the final. Still, Arsenal looks very good at home. At the same time, Liverpool is now in a very mediocre shape. In the last five matches, the Reds gained only one victory in regulation time (over Shrewsbury in the FA Cup), with three draws and one defeat. In the previous six games in the League Cup, Liverpool has not suffered a single defeat: three victories and three draws. The last defeat was recorded in 2019 (against Aston Villa).
Arsenal and Liverpool have recently played 17 head-to-head matches. Each team gained five victories, and seven games ended in draws (in regulation time). The last match at the Emirates Stadium was played in the last season of the Premier League. Then Arsenal lost to Liverpool with a score of 0-3. I think that the Gunners will attack more actively in the upcoming game. After all, native stands should have a positive impact on the actions of players. In addition, Arteta must have figured out how to play against Liverpool without Salah and Mane. In any case, I expect a very interesting confrontation. But most likely, the home team will go to the next round. I propose to bet on the victory of Arsenal, but with a zero handicap.
Prediction for the match: Arsenal to win with 0.0 handicap
