The ball will roll again in European football after the World Cup. This Thursday, Manchester City and Liverpool meet in the last 16 of the English League Cup. The game takes place at Etihad Stadium, home of the Cityzens, at 5 pm (Brasília time). The confrontation is decided in a single game, and whoever loses says goodbye to the competition. In case of a tie, the vacancy will be decided on penalties.
Deputy leader of the English Premier League, Pep Guardiola’s team now focuses on the knockout competition, which it has won several times in recent years. Top scorer Erling Haaland, who did not play in the World Cup, is confirmed. On the other hand, the Argentine Julián Álvarez will still be missing after the Albiceleste title.
Current champions of the competition, the Reds try to lift the trophy once again. Coach Jürgen Klopp, however, will have some absences due to injury and others that are not yet available after the World Cup. Defender Van Dijk and striker Diogo Jota are examples.
Bet 1
Taking into account the technical level of the two teams, which are similar, it is a great guess to believe that the duel between Manchester City and Liverpool will have at least one goal scored by each team in the game.
Bet 2
Striker Erling Haaland is Manchester City’s main offensive reference this season, always creating opportunities to score goals. Therefore, it is very likely that the Norwegian player will at least score a goal in this game.
Bet 3
Both Liverpool and Manchester City make use of players with the characteristic of finishing plays, such as kicks from outside the area and also crosses, increasing the tendency of kicks in the match. Therefore, it is a good guess to believe that at least 24 submissions will be scored throughout the entire game.
