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Two of England's most successful clubs will square off Sunday when Chelsea and Liverpool play for the 2021-22 English League Cup title at London's Wembley Stadium. The teams have combined for 99 trophies in their histories, and Chelsea is the reigning European champion while Liverpool is hot on Manchester City's heels in the EPL title race this season. Both also are up 2-0 on aggregate after their first leg of their Champions League Round of 16 matchups. These teams have played twice in Premier League this season, with the matchup at Anfield ending 1-1 and the return fixture at Stamford Bridge 2-2.

Kickoff is set for 11:30 a.m. ET. Liverpool is the +118 favorite (risk $100 to win $118) on the 90-minute money line in the latest Chelsea vs. Liverpool odds from Caesars Sportsbook, with Chelsea the +250 underdog. A draw is listed at +225 and the over-under for total goals scored is set at 2.5. Before making any Liverpool vs. Chelsea picks or Carabao Cup predictions, you have to see what proven soccer insider Martin Green has to say. 

After working in the sports betting industry for several years, Green became a professional sports writer and handicapper and has covered the game worldwide. Since then, his European soccer picks have been stunningly accurate. Green has generated more than $37,000 for $100 bettors since the 2017-18 season, and he has his finger on the pulse of the game all over the globe.

Now, Green has broken down the Chelsea vs. Liverpool matchup from every angle and just locked in his coveted picks and EFL Cup final predictions. You can head to SportsLine now to see his picks. Here are the betting lines and trends for Liverpool vs. Chelsea:

  • Chelsea vs. Liverpool spread: Liverpool -0.5 (+115)
  • Chelsea vs. Liverpool over-under: 2.5 goals
  • Chelsea vs. Liverpool money line: Liverpool +118, Chelsea +250, Draw +225
  • CHL: Chelsea put 42 percent of its shots on net (37 of 88) in the knockout stage 
  • LVR: Liverpool outshot its opponents 76-39 in its past five League Cup matches

Why you should back Liverpool

The Reds are seeking their ninth EFL title, and they have been on fire in recent weeks. They have won nine straight in all competitions, scoring at least twice in eight, and are unbeaten in the past 12. Mohamed Salah has an EPL-high 17 goals and shares the lead with teammate Trent Alexander-Arnold in assists (10). Crosses from Alexander-Arnold and Andy Robertson (nine assists) are a big part of the Liverpool offense. So is Sadio Mane, who has 13 goals in all competitions. Salah and Mane each scored twice in a 6-0 win against Leeds on Wednesday.       

Salah has 27 goals in 31 matches in all competitions, and Diogo Jota has scored 17 overall. He was the star while Salah was at the Africa Cup of Nations, and he could be back from injury for this match. Liverpool leads the Premier League with 70 goals while allowing just 20 in the 26 matches. It has a league-high 501 shots, putting 35 percent on target. 

Why you should back Chelsea

The Blues beat Manchester City to win the Champions League and have performed very well in the top competitions in recent years. Liverpool has eight EFL Cup titles, its most recent being 10 years ago, while Chelsea has won five and was the champion in 2014-15. The Blues also won the FA Cup in 2017-18 and took the Club World Cup title earlier this year. 

Chelsea has had some problems finding a truly dangerous striker, but Timo Werner and Kai Havertz both have the speed and creativity to trouble opposing defenses. They both have six goals, and Romelu Lukaku (eight) could be in the lineup despite his rocky relationship with the club. The Blues haven't had much trouble scoring, with 49 goals in 25 EPL games, but its strength has been the back line. It has conceded 18 goals, second-fewest in league play, and has three clean sheets in its last four overall. 

How to make Carabao Cup and Chelsea vs. Liverpool picks

Green has scrutinized the Liverpool vs. Chelsea matchup from all sides, and he is leaning over on the goal total. He also provides three confident best bets, including one that returns almost 2-1, and has a full breakdown of the match. He's only sharing his expert English League Cup final picks at SportsLine.

So who wins Chelsea vs. Liverpool in Sunday's English League Cup final? And where does all the betting value lie? Visit SportsLine now to see the best bets for the Liverpool vs. Chelsea match, all from the European soccer expert who has generated well over $37,000 for $100 bettors over the past four seasons, and find out.