Liverpool vs. Fulham prediction, odds, line, start time: 2024 EFL Cup picks, Jan. 24 bets from proven expert
Liverpool seek the opportunity to play for their 10th title when they visit Fulham on Wednesday for the second leg of their 2023-24 EFL Cup semifinal tie. The Reds, who won their record ninth championship in the competition in 2022, have the upper hand in this matchup after posting a 2-1 comeback victory in the first leg. Fulham are in the semifinals for the first time after knocking off Everton on penalties in the quarterfinals.
Kickoff at Craven Cottage is set for 3 p.m. ET. The Reds are -130 favorites (risk $130 to win $100) in the latest Liverpool vs. Fulham odds. A 90-minute draw is priced at +290, and the over/under for total goals scored is 2.5. Before locking in any Fulham vs. Liverpool picks, you need to see what proven SportsLine's soccer expert 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 the 2022 Men's World Cup, Green has been profitable in multiple areas on his soccer picks, including the Champions League (+3.05 units), the FA Cup (+3.07), the EFL Cup (+4.47) and Euro 2024 qualifiers (+6.30), among others.
Now, Green has broken down Liverpool vs. Fulham from every angle and just revealed his picks and EFL Cup predictions. You can head to SportsLine now to see Green's picks. Here are the betting lines and trends for Fulham vs. Liverpool:
- Liverpool vs. Fulham money line: Reds -130, Cottagers +310, Draw +290
- Liverpool vs. Fulham over/under: 2.5 goals
- Liverpool vs. Fulham spread: Reds -0.5 (-135)
- LIV: The Reds registered 21 shots against Fulham in the first leg
- FUL: The Cottagers have won five of their last six matches on home soil in all compeitions
- Liverpool vs. Fulham picks: See picks at SportsLine
Why you should back Liverpool
The Reds have scored at least two goals in each of their four matches in the competition thus far. Leading the way offensively is Dutch winger Cody Gakpo, who has recorded only three goals in 19 Premier League games but has converted in every EFL Cup contest. The 24-year-old scored against Fulham in the 71st minute on Jan. 10 to give Liverpool the victory in the first leg.
Midfielder Curtis Jones is second on the Reds with three goals in this competition. The 22-year-old registered a brace in Liverpool's 5-1 triumph over West Ham in the quarterfinals and began the comeback against the Cottagers by scoring in the 68th minute. Uruguayan forward Darwin Nunez, who has seven goals and six assists in the Premier League, has registered one goal and is tied for the lead in the competition with three assists. See which team to pick here.
Why you should back Fulham
The Cottagers have played well at home of late, winning five of their last six matches at Craven Cottage across all competitions. They have outscored their opponents 16-5 in that span, recording five goals on two occasions while posting three clean sheets. Forward Raul Jimenez, who leads Fulham with five goals in Premier League action, has netted four over that six-game stretch.
Brazilian winger Willian has recorded three goals during Fulham's current surge at home. The 35-year-old is tied for second on the team with four goals in the EPL and produced the lone score against Liverpool in the first leg of the EFL Cup semifinals. Forward Bobby Decordova-Reid, who also has four EPL goals this season, has notched a pair of assists in this competition and converted in the Cottagers' 4-3 Premier League loss to the Reds in early December. See which team to pick here.
How to make Liverpool vs. Fulham picks
Green has broken down Wednesday's match from every possible angle and is leaning Under on the goal total. He also has locked in a pair of confident best bets, including one that pays plus money, and is offering a full breakdown of this EFL Cup match. He's sharing his EFL Cup picks and analysis only at SportsLine.
