Chelsea vs Liverpool prediction: ENGLAND: FA Cup betting tips on match 2022-05-13 18:45.
A whole 150 years since the very first FA Cup final, Liverpool and Chelsea return to Wembley Stadium for a high-stakes rematch. With this being only the second time the same teams have contested both English finals in a single season, EFL Cup winners Liverpool can âdo the doubleâ over their fellow heavyweights, and thus draw level with the âBluesâ on eight FA Cups, while also avenging a 2-1 defeat to them in the final a decade ago.
The Redsâ 3-2 semi final win over juggernauts Manchester City contributed to JĂŒrgen Kloppâs men remaining unbeaten in domestic competitions this year (W21, D4), with Liverpool keeping 15 clean sheets. This final also holds a great degree of personal importance to Klopp, as the FA Cup is currently the only missing piece amongst his achievements in the Anfield hotseat.
But Chelsea will have other ideas, after falling agonisingly short at the final hurdle in each of the last two seasons. Manager Tomas Tuchelâs fourth final at the club sees him attempt to claim only a fourth victory in 19 managerial H2Hs against fellow countryman Klopp (D5, L10), as both men attempt to become the first German manager to lift the trophy.
While they may be outsiders, Chelsea will be confident that they can break down Liverpoolâs stubborn defence, having failed to score only once in the 17 games played since drawing a blank against them in the EFL final. A repeat of that goalless duel appears unlikely in any case, with only one 0-0 draw across the 39 H2Hs before it!
Players to watch: Liverpoolâs Sadio ManĂ© has stepped up in the big moments this season, scoring the game-winning goal in four of his six goalscoring outings in cup competitions, while Chelseaâs Mason Mount sealed the victory in their semi-final vs Crystal Palace. Notably, heâs never been on the losing side when scoring in domestic cup competitions (W5)!
Hot stat: Thirteen (87%) of the last 15 FA Cup finals have been settled by a one-goal margin.