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| Written by Scott Burgess | |||||||
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Monday, 21 April 2008
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 Liverpool FC hosts Chelsea FC, April 22, at Anfield Stadium in the first leg of the UEFA Champions League Semi-finals. Chelsea’s hoping that third time’s a charm after losing at Anfield in 2005 and 2007 during the second leg of the semi-finals. Liverpool hopes to make their third appearance in four years with history definitely on their side. Oddsmakers at SBGglobal.com have Liverpool as +135 favorites over Chelsea who are listed as +255 roaddogs. Get your Chelsea vs Liverpool pick in now at SBGglobal.comLiverpool has won their last seven semi-final matches in UEFA competition and in their last six meetings, against Chelsea; in UEFA competition Liverpool leads 3-1 SU. In between those semi-final meetings, Liverpool and Chelsea also squared off in the 2005/06 group stage, playing out two goalless draws as both advanced to the knockout rounds, Liverpool as group winners. They’ve only given up three goals to Chelsea in six matches. Liverpool reached the last four after winning another all-English affair against Arsenal FC. They drew the first leg 1-1 in London before running out 4-2 winners in a dramatic second leg at Anfield. Goal scorers for Liverpool were Dirk Kuyt, Sami Hyypia, Fernando Torres, Steven Gerrard and Ryan Babel. Liverpool is 4-0 SU on home pitch during their last four matches where they’ve outscored their opponents 18-3. Lead scorers in UEFA competition are Stephan Gerrard (6), Fernando Torres (5), Ryan Babel (4) and Dirk Kuyt (4). Liverpool is 7-2-1 SU in their last ten matches Chelsea made the semi-finals with a 3-2 aggregate win over Fenerbahce SK. They lost 2-1 in Istanbul but recovered at home with a 2-0 win, they got goals from Michael Ballack and Frank Lampard. Prior to losing in Istanbul, Chelsea had been undefeated away from home in UEFA competition, having registered wins against Valencia CF and Rosenborg BK, and draws with FC Schalke 04 and Olympiacos. Chelsea are still without striker Peter Cech due to an Injured hip he suffered December 23. Top scorers in UEFA play are Didier Drogba (4), Michael Ballack (2) and Frank Lampard (2). Chelsea is 8-1-1 SU in their last ten matches. Chelsea likes their chances with the second leg at home where they are 5-0-1 SU In their last six overall. Head to Head since 2005:
Chelsea FC at Liverpool FC When: April 22, 2008 2:45 PM ET Line: SBGglobal.com Pick: Liverpool +135 The Bottom Line: Liverpool is all offense, at home or on the road, while Chelsea has troubles scoring at home and on the road. Liverpool to win or worst case scenario is a draw. Get your Chelsea vs Liverpool pick in now at SBGglobal.com                        |
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