Preview: Liverpool vs. Fulham – Team news and prediction

Liverpool achieved a significant result in the recent match against Arsenal in the FA Cup, where a depleted Liverpool side showed great character and secured an impressive 2-0 victory. Without Salah, Szoboszlai, and Van Dijk, the team demonstrated resilience and now boasts a three-game winning streak.

Fulham is also in a good period with consecutive victories against Rotherham and Arsenal, gearing up for the challenge against Liverpool in the EFL Cup semifinal tonight. The tie is played over two legs, so Fulham might focus on defensive structure to secure a favorable result for the return leg at home.

Last five meetings between Liverpool vs. Fulham: 
◉ 4-3: Liverpool vs. Fulham 
◉ 1-0: Liverpool vs. Fulham
◉ 2-2: Fulham vs. Liverpool 
◉ 0-1: Liverpool vs. Fulham 
◉ 1-1: Fulham vs. Liverpool 

Team news: 
Dominik Szoboszlai, Andrew Robertson, Kostas Tsimikas, Stefan Bajcetic, Thiago Alcantara, Ben Doak, and Joel Matip are all injured and unavailable for Liverpool. Endo and Salah are on international duty, while Van Dijk remains doubtful due to illness. 

Fulham will also be without players on international duty; Calvin Bassey, Alex Iwobi, and Fode Ballo-Toure have joined their respective national teams for the African Nations Cup. Adama Traore and Tim Ream are the only injuries for Fulham, but otherwise, the rest of the squad is expected to be match-fit.

Liverpool expected lineup:
Kelleher; Alexander-Arnold, Konate, Van Dijk, Gomez; Jones, Mac Allister, Gravenberch; Jota, Nunez, Diaz

Fulham expected lineup: 
Leno; Tete, Adarabioyo, Diop, Robinson; Cairney, Palhinha; Wilson, Pereira, Decordova-Reid; Jimenez

Prediction: 
As it is a semifinal, the match is played over two legs, and therefore, we believe Fulham will aim to maintain a structured approach to achieve a result and keep the tie interesting for the second leg. Liverpool is in good form, and we also anticipate them winning the match. However, the value for a home win is too low. Therefore, we choose to go with under 3.5 goals in the match at odds of 1.61 with Betway.