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Liverpool FC vs. Leicester City
The FA Cup is the equivalent of the German DFB Cup in England and therefore also enjoys great interest. The League Cup, or EFL Cup, or Carabao Cup, is a little different. In Germany, there is no real competition that would correspond to it. The League Cup is known in England for being the first major trophy in club football, as the final is usually played in February. In addition to the cup and prize money, the winning team is also qualified for the Conference League the following year. Therefore, this competition is highly coveted, especially by smaller clubs. In the next few days the quarter-finals will take place. Our Liverpool – Leicester betting tips will tell you everything you need to know about what is probably the most exciting clash of this stage.
In the Premier League, both teams are more or less where they want to be. LFC are in the middle of the championship race with Jürgen Klopp. With Chelsea and City, the Reds have two very strong competitors this year. For Leicester, it’s business as usual. Somewhere between fifth and tenth they are creeping around, lurking for the chance to jump to international places.
Liverpool – Leicester info
– Date & Time: 22/12/2021, at 20:45.
– Venue: Anfield, Liverpool
– Competition: League Cup, Quarter-Finals
– TV coverage: DAZN
Liverpool Form & Balance Check
Liverpool FC have been one of the most in-form teams in the English league for years. By winning the Champions League and the championship, LFC is back to old successes. This year, the Reds are again fighting for all titles. In the BPL they are in the middle of the championship race with Chelsea and City. In the Champions League, they are through to the last 16, where they await Inter Milan. Now, however, they have to play in the somewhat smaller competition, the League Cup. There, Leicester is a very motivated team that has declared the title as its clear goal. Due to the high workload in the current weeks, a B-team will probably be playing in this match. Nevertheless, LFC has the quality to win this duel even without stars.
Referee dispute
Liverpool Reds had a very intense away game in London at Tottenham Hotspurs last weekend. This duel ended with a 2:2 and an outright red card for Andy Robertson. In the post-match interview, LFC coach Klopp did not have a good word to say about referee Paul Tierney. However, Robertson’s dismissal was not the issue at all. The ex-Dortmund coach was more concerned about the lack of a red card against Kane and the lack of a penalty whistle for a foul on Jota. The Reds felt extremely disadvantaged and Klopp still accused the referee that it would have been better if he had played football himself in his life. The LFC coach does not have to fear a penalty, as everything remained above the belt.
Liverpool facts & analysis
– Liverpool in the middle of the title race in the league.
– In the CL in the last 16
– In the duel against Leicester probably rather B-eleven
– This will control the load on the stars
Leicester form & balance check
The Foxes from Leicester are slightly weaker this season than last year. They are currently in ninth place in the table, six points off the international places. Despite everything, a rank in the upper midfield of the table is perfectly fine. However, the Foxes also have the chance to qualify for international competitions outside the Premier League. For example, by winning the League Cup. A big challenge awaits Leicester in the form of Liverpool FC, but the Reds will not be fielding a full squad. This is Leicester’s chance to advance to the semi-finals.
Confidence boosted
To beat Liverpool FC you also need a lot of self-confidence. The Foxes got this last weekend in the game against Newcastle. With 4:0 they gave the Magpies a good beating. Midfield maestro Tielemans was particularly convincing with his brace. But we’ll find out shortly before the game whether he’ll be on the pitch at all against Liverpool or whether Brendan Rodgers will rotate through.
Leicester facts & analysis
– Currently in ninth place
– Last shone against Newcastle
– Tielemans having outstanding season
Predicted line-up – last update on 20 December 2021
There will be quite a bit of rotation for the Foxes. For example, Ward will replace Schmeichel between the posts. In addition, Jamie Vardy could start after he only sat on the bench against Newcastle. A couple of regulars like Söyüncü or Tielemans will stay in the starting eleven because of the tactics. For the Reds, on the other hand, there will be several changes. For Liverpool, this game is not as important as for Leicester, so Klopp will use many youth players and spare stars.
Liverpool – Leicester direct comparison & Statistics
The Foxes have a clean sheet against Liverpool in the League Cup. In the only meeting so far in 2017, Leicester won 2-0. However, if we look at all the duels between the two teams, things look a little worse for Leicester. For example, the last time the Foxes won at Anfield Road was in 2000.
– Leicester 100% win rate against Liverpool in the League Cup.
– Liverpool have yet to concede a goal in the League Cup.
– Liverpool unbeaten at home to Leicester in all competitions since 2000
