Carling Cup: Stoke v Liverpool Odds and Betting Preview

STOKE, UK – Stoke host Liverpool in their Carling Cup fixture at the Britannia Stadium on Wednesday evening. Liverpool are unbeaten in their last four league matches, and start the match as favourites to win at 5/4 (bet £4 to make £5 profit) with Blue Square. For those punters anticipating an upset, however, Stoke can be backed at 13/5 with Victor Chandler, whilst the draw is available at 23/10 with Skybet.

Liverpool were disappointed to draw 1-1 with Norwich at home on Sunday, and will look to bounce back with a convincing win in their upcoming match. Kenny Dalglish's side are currently sixth in the Premier League, but their away record leaves much to be desired as Liverpool have lost twice in their last three games on the road. Stoke are only three points behind Liverpool in the table, and Tony Pulis will hope that the home advantage on Wednesday will give his side the edge necessary to triumph at the Britannia Stadium. After losing 3-1 at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday, a victory over Liverpool would be a hugely welcome result for his side.

In the over/under betting the top price on over 2.5 goals being scored is 6/5 with William Hill, whilst under 2.5 goals is available at 8/11 with Victor Chandler. For those punters who are anticipating a feast of goals, however, over 4.5 goals can be backed at a longer 8/1 with Boylsports.

Uruguayan striker Luis Suarez has already scored five goals for Liverpool this season, and is currently 11/2 favourite with Skybet to open the scoring on Wednesday. Suarez's strike partner Andy Carroll is also thought likely to be the first name on the score sheet by the bookmakers, and can be backed at best odds of 13/2 with Stan James. Stoke's most dangerous player is deemed to be Peter Crouch at longer odds of 7/1 with Bet365.

Liverpool are quoted at best odds of 11/4 with Boylesports to win the match after leading at half time, whilst draw/Liverpool is on offer at 9/2 with Blue Square. Draw/Stoke is available at a longer 7/1 with Ladbrokes, whilst those punters who think that Stoke will win the match after trailing at the interval can back Liverpool/Stoke at odds as long as 40/1 with Paddy Power.

Kick off is at 19.45 BST

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