England Carling League Cup – Arsenal vs. Liverpool
by Nila Amerova
The billing between Arsenal FC and Liverpool FC in England Carling League Cup action is the hottest betting ticket in the soccer betting market today. The clash between these two Premier League titans at this stage of the competition is rather compelling. Liverpool are after a much-needed return to form, beating Manchester United 2:0 at the weekend. Meanwhile, Arsenal failed to hold on to a 2-0 lead against West Ham United, settling on the draw in the wake of the Hammer’s resurgence late in the match.
Soccer Betting Line:
Arsenal -½ -115 -115 2½ O -125 U -105 Draw +225
Liverpool FC +½ -115 +275 2½ O -125 U -105 Draw +225
Venue: Emirates Stadium
Match Time: 3:45 P.M. Eastern Time Wednesday October 28
Soccer Betting Analysis: Arsenal are after a small setback in Premier League action, allowing West Ham United a share in the spoils on the weekend.
However, the point they gained was enough to see them climb to third spot in the league table on 19 points with a game in hand and three points shy of Manchester United and five points off top of the table Chelsea.
Liverpool snapped a four-match losing streak in all competitions when they beat Manchester United at Anfield Stadium at the weekend. They are currently fifth in the league table on 18 points after ten cycles. Rafa Benitez will be delighted his men are back on track because surely his head was on the chopping block ahead of the weekend after leading Liverpool to their fourth consecutive loss for the first time in 22 years.
Soccer Betting Verdict: When two quality sides such as Arsenal and Liverpool collide, it is a tossup determining which side will win. There is much to recommend each outfit. Arsenal have the home edge and enter the match as the clear favourites because they have been for the most part convincing at the Emirates. Liverpool are understandably the underdogs at +275 since they have been struggling to find consistent form this season and are dealing with several key injuries.
That said, there is everything to hope for in this match for each side. The Reds are not likely to risk too much in this match but they will be anxious to prove that all is right in their camp. A win would do it nicely. The Gunners will be looking to take control of this match early and considering their firepower they will not be without chances to do so. History between these two sides is all squared. Therefore, might then the draw be the likely outcome.
Soccer Free Picks: Draw +225 | Over 2.5 goals -125
