Liverpool vs Fulham prediction 10.01.2024

• Competition: Carabao Cup, Semi-Finals, First Leg
• Date: Wednesday, 10th January 2024
• Kickoff: 20:00 UK / 21:00 CET
• Venue: Anfield (Liverpool)

Following their victories in the FA Cup 1/32 Finals, Liverpool and Fulham are set to compete in the first leg of the Carabao Cup Semi-Finals at Anfield, Liverpool.

Currently, Liverpool are effortlessly dominating in all competitions. They stand as the top team in England presently, a fact they confirmed by defeating Arsenal on their own turf in the FA Cup. At this point, they appear to be the expected winners of all four competitions. Their path to the Carabao Cup title seems fairly clear, as they are likely to face either Chelsea or Middlesbrough in the Finals, provided they get past Fulham in the Semi-Finals.

Last year, Fulham had a stellar season, securing the 10th position in the Premier League. The Cottagers are performing up to par in all competitions this season, based on their standards. Nonetheless, they have encountered significant difficulties during away games. Consequently, they face a daunting task in the first leg against Liverpool at Anfield.

Liverpool vs Fulham pick: Liverpool to win and cover the -1.5 AH spread

Liverpool have been performing exceptionally well, securing victories against Arsenal, Newcastle, and Burnley in consecutive matches. They scored eight goals across these games, winning each by a margin of two goals. Throughout the season, Liverpool’s home record has been impressive, remaining unbeaten in 15 games, 13 of which they won (an 87% win rate). Their home offense has been particularly outstanding, averaging exactly three goals per game. This strong offense contributed to at least a two-goal difference in 12 of their 13 home victories.

Fulham garnered two impressive victories against Arsenal in the Premier League and Rotherham United in the FA Cup in their recent games. These matches were held at their home ground, Craven Cottage, where they typically perform well this season. On the contrary, the Cottagers have been struggling when playing away games. In their last five matches on the road, they’ve suffered four losses, conceding at least three goals each time.

In their last head-to-head match about a month ago, Liverpool claimed a thrilling 4:3 victory at Anfield. Given the circumstances, we anticipate that the Reds should clinch a comfortable win ahead of their second leg trip to Fulham.