Liverpool v Chelsea Carabao Cup preview: TV, form, prediction and travel

Liverpool v Chelsea

AnfieldKick-off: Wednesday 28 October, 20:00 GMTUK TV: Sky Sports Football and ITV1

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Liverpool v Chelsea gives the Carabao Cup fourth round its Wednesday television finale, with a place in the quarter-finals and the draw itself to follow at Anfield.

Match preview: where the tie could be decided

Liverpool are fourth in the Premier League, one place above Chelsea. Their recent 2–0 league win over Brighton and 4–3 European victory over Villarreal show both a capacity to control a home match and the attacking quality to survive a more volatile one. The 3–1 win over Tottenham in the previous round is another indication that this cup run has already required them to overcome strong opposition.

Chelsea’s 2–0 win at Everton followed a 2–0 home league defeat by Tottenham, giving the visitors a mixed immediate league picture. Their 6–3 cup victory over Leeds was a striking attacking result, but the goals conceded also make it an imperfect model for a trip to Anfield. They need enough ambition to threaten Liverpool while avoiding a match in which every lost ball produces another dangerous attack.

The latest league meeting finished 1–1. That supports the expectation of a competitive tie, without dictating its outcome. Liverpool will want their home pressure to produce clear chances rather than simply territory; Chelsea need to retain a threat that forces the hosts to consider what happens behind their attacks. If neither finds a winner in 90 minutes, penalties will decide who stays in the competition.

How both teams reached the fourth round

Liverpool beat Tottenham 3–1 in round three. Chelsea’s 6–3 win over Leeds was one of the round’s most open ties. The quarter-final draw follows this match on Sky Sports, so the winners will quickly learn their next opponents.

What is the financial reward for a cup run?

There is no fixed prize-fund payment for winning this fourth-round tie. The reported competition awards are £100,000 for the winners, £50,000 for the runners-up and £25,000 for losing semi-finalists. Those are awards for the finishing stage, rather than a cumulative payment for every round.

The clubs also share net gate receipts after permitted match costs. Television selections can bring facility fees, with the amount depending on the round and broadcast arrangements. Those sources of income are separate from prize money.