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Liverpool can keep their quadruple hopes alive by landing their second trophy of the season at Wembley on Saturday.
The Reds needed penalties to see off Chelsea in the EFL Cup final but Jurgen Klopp's side can avoid such jeopardy this time by winning the game in 90 minutes. Betfred make Liverpool a shade of odds-against (21/20) to do just that, with Chelsea 11/4 outsiders to lift the trophy in regulation time.
There has been nothing between these sides in two Premier League games and a 90-minute cup final so it's hardly surprising that the layers expect this to go the distance but there are reasons to think the Reds might just have the edge this time.
Firstly, Liverpool are in the FA Cup final because of a quite stunning first 45 minutes display against Man City in the semi-final that saw them take a 3-0 half-time lead over the Premier League champions. If they can get anywhere near that level of form against Chelsea then the Blues won't be able to keep them at bay.
In all areas of the pitch, Chelsea are not performing with the efficiency that they were earlier in the season. Sure, they dispatched Leeds with the minimum of fuss but that was only their second win in six games and the feeling remains that their season is petering out.
Thomas Tuchel's side were turned over by Leicester in this game 12 months ago, partly because they appeared to have one eye on the Champions League final, but this year they are likely to lose out because they are simply not playing well enough to beat a side as imperious as Liverpool.
If goalscorer bets are more your bag, the obvious starting point is Mohamed Salah who is relatively fresh for the time of year having been given Tuesday night off. The Egyptian is 21/20 to score any time (90 mins only) and 10/3 to strike first in the Wembley showpiece.
If you think that we could be in for a repeat of the 0-0 scoreline that these sides served up in February you
Chelsea vs Liverpool prediction
Liverpool look a rock-solid bet to see off Chelsea in the regulation 90 minutes at 21/20. Liverpool's dynamic front three caused Chelsea's back line all sorts of problems in the EFL Cup final, with the Reds racking up 20 shots on goal in the 90 minutes, and Thomas Tuchel's side will do well to escape that sought of bombardment again.
Recommended bet: Liverpool in 90 mins @ 21/20 with Betfred
Chelsea vs Liverpool odds with Betfred
Match odds (90 mins only)
- Chelsea - 11/4
- Draw - 13/5
- Liverpool - 21/20
To lift the trophy odds
- Chelsea - 6/4
- Liverpool - 8/15
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