Las Vegas soccer betting sites like Bovada and BetOnline deliver some great numbers for this slightly expected matchup. Now at VegasBetting, we look into the finale of the English League Cup. A few twists and turns have taken place in this event. This article rolls into our EFL Cup Final Bets for the ending match between Liverpool and Newcastle. Get in on the action with these Las Vegas Sporting Betting Apps to help spread out the bankroll.
Hello Liverpool and Newcastle! Through the early matches, it became crystal clear that Liverpool was focused on adding this trophy to their cabinet. Now, the same could not be said about Newcastle. Yes, this is why most English experts pick the Liverpool side. Few are giving Newcastle much hope at all. EFL Cup Final Bets seek some answers and maybe a few extra wagers along the way.
The peculiar thing is looking at the records from the English Premier League. Liverpool is more than 10 points clear of Arsenal and the likely winner of the league. Newcastle is showing less optimal form and has dropped three of their past five decisions. The goal differentials represent stark contrasts too. At press time, Liverpool was at +40 while Newcastle was only at +8.
So, form from the last five games and overall this season plus injuries play a role in our predictions. This may seem easy to predict but nothing ever is with championships. One never knows what may happen when two northern teams get together in London.
Now, EFL Cup Final Bets tries to answer this one. Who is going to take home this trophy?
So, the Liverpool season has been magical. Again, Liverpool does have a busy week. They play PSG on Tuesday in the UEFA Champions Round of 16 second leg. Liverpool is up 1-0 in aggregate with a road goal to boot. All the team has to do is stay even with PSG and they advance. Yes, that match at Anfield may serve as a tuneup to what we all see on Sunday versus Newcastle.
Obviously, the first goal will prove to be vital. Trying to win a title everyone in England and beyond expect you to can be daunting. After all, look at how much teams like Manchester City and Manchester United have struggled this season in the EPL. The weight of expectations wear on a team. For all the successes, fans and bettors seem to dwell more on the failures.
Mohammed Salah leads Liverpool into this match with an EPL-leading 25 goals. That is five more than anyone else at press time. The last meeting between the two teams saw Liverpool cruise to a 2-0 win with a large margin of attempted shots as Newcastle did not get a single ball on target. Liverpool’s defense is underrated but again this game is being played in London.
Okay, some passionately believe that Liverpool will even get a clean sheet here. However, neutral site games can sometimes be tricky. That makes for playing the safer wager first. Let’s take that win for Liverpool in the EFL Cup Final bets.
Yes, EFL Cup Final Bets and the spread plow into the forefront next. However, there lie a few options. One can play this conservatively with Liverpool winning by one goal (-220 via Bovada) or take the leap at 1.5 goals where plus money is prevalent (+120 via BetOnline and Bovada).
Naturally, some asked is there a first half bet to be made. That answer is also yes on the spread. Liverpool to lead at halftime comes in at a surprising +105. That goes with a similar moneyline for obvious reasons. The feeling is that Salah will score. Does Liverpool pile on the pressure early like their previous meeting on February 26th? Newcastle anticipates quite an attack.
The problem for Newcastle is that rest may not be a good thing. Add in their form and losing three of their past five matches while dropping to sixth in the EPL helps little. Liverpool’s attack comes in waves and with 60%+ possession, the chances and eventually goals will come. Let’s risk that first half moneyline.
What about some more possible EFL Cup Final Bets? This is an excellent question. Alas, the best part about a final matchup is not having to worry about aggregates, tiebreakers, and too much math. Okay, there are spreads, props, and all sorts of other possibilities. Maybe, scratch that last sentence. Anyhow, options exist for the bettor that would not be an idea normally.
The clean sheet choice surfaces here at +145 for Liverpool. Liverpool has been very stingy defensively, especially in the EPL. When a side allows 0.94 goals per game, that is noticeable. Liverpool’s offense averages 2.39 goals per match by the way. An exact victory margin of two goals now pays at +300.
The expectation here is that Liverpool could win 2-0 again. Our big dilemma is do they pile it on for show or sit back a bit. Honestly, their strategy may keep them rested for this matchup because of how they approach Tuesday’s matchup against PSG in the UEFA. Either way, let’s take the leap for defense and the clean sheet.
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