Derby vs Liverpool: Latest odds, TV information and team news ahead of the EFL Cup clash
SunSport brings you all the latest ahead of the third-round showdown between the Rams and the Reds at the iPro Stadium
THE third round of the EFL Cup is no just a matter of hours away, with 32 teams left in the competition.
Here we'll take a look at Derby vs Liverpool, what time it is on and how you can follow all of the action.
Latest odds
DERBY: 15/2
LIVERPOOL: 1/3
DRAW: 4/1
All odds from Sun Bets
Team news
DERBY: The hosts are without Matej Vydra and Ikechi Anya - both cup-tied due to their stint with Watford earlier int he summer. The Rams however may have Andreas Weimann back in the XI after returning from a knee injury.
LIVERPOOL: Jurgen Klopp's visitors are likely to name a strong team with the German boss looking to go one better than last season's runner-up spot. Roberto Firmino may be back in contention after missing the 2-1 win over Chelsea at the weekend, while Emre Can is also in the frame for a comeback.
Form - Last five games
DERBY - DLLLD
LIVERPOOL - LWDWW
Match stats
- The only previous meeting in the competition between the two sides was in October 1977 with Liverpool winning 2-0 at Anfield.
- Derby have lost 21 of their last 26 matches against Liverpool in all competitions (W3 D2 L21).
- Derby have failed to score in three of their last four home matches against the Reds in all competitions.
- The Rams last beat Premier League opposition in the League Cup when they won the first leg of the 2009 semi-final against Manchester United at home.
- Liverpool have been eliminated from just one of their past 13 League Cup ties against lower-league opposition, losing on penalties against Northampton in September 2010.
Where can I watch it?
THE game kicks-off at 7.45pm on Tuesday September 20.
Unfortunately, the game is not televised in the UK, however you can keep up to date with the game thanks to SunSport's live blog.
To catch a glimpse of the action, Channel 5 has the highlights - all shown on Wednesday September 21st at 11.05pm.
What They Said
LIVERPOOL boss Jurgen Klopp is not taking this competition lightly.
Earlier this week, following their stunning league win over the Blues, he roared: "We're in it to win it."
Meanwhile Derby boss Nigel Pearson claimed: "They are a quality side.
"We are going to have to be at our best, and them nowhere near their best for us to progress - that is the reality of it and that is what cup competitions are about."