Fulham take on the visitors Liverpool in the second leg of English Football League Cup semifinals. First leg result: 1-2. The match will be played on Wednesday, January 24th at Craven Cottage (London).
Fulham will be fighting for their chances. The Cottagers have reached such a level in the League Cup for the first time. They rarely make a significant impact (though not long ago, they reached the UEFA Cup final), so the current run seems genuinely fortunate for the club. Under Marco Silva's management, they won the Championship and, more importantly, unlike their predecessors, kept the team in the Premier League. It's now possible to definitively shed the elevator label. The results for the former Premier League newcomer are more modest than in the 2022/2023 season. However, the crucial aspect is that they are consistently collecting points and staying clear of the relegation zone. Other formats provide opportunities for realizing ambitions, especially the League Cup, where they eliminated opponents like Tottenham and Everton, albeit through penalties. Even at Anfield, the visitors opened the scoring, losing due to goals conceded in the 68-71 minute interval.
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Liverpool initially planned to reclaim their position in the Premier League, where they dropped to fifth place last season. However, they are currently exceeding expectations, demonstrating squad depth and determination. By the end of the first round, the team managed to surpass all competitors and top the table. Over the weekend, they convincingly defeated Bournemouth 4-0, confirming their form. In other tournaments, Jurgen Klopp actively utilizes youth and reserve players. They meet expectations not only in the Europa League, where they easily progressed past the group stage but also in the FA Cup, where they eliminated Arsenal. In the League Cup, a competition Klopp has never favored, the experimental lineup of the Merseysiders secured a 5-1 victory over West Ham in the quarter-finals. Even in the home match against Villa, they managed to turn the game around, finishing 2-1. However, it's uncertain whether they will be so determined to defend their handicap in London.
The Cottagers managed not to lose to the Reds three times in a row from 2020 to 2022. However, the last three matches all ended in victories for Liverpool. The Reds are considered clear favorites, but their motivation is questionable, and the squad situation is challenging. Therefore, it's better to stick with a neutral option of total over 2.5 goals scored.
Prediction for the match: Over 2.5 scored goals.
