Here’s all you need to know ahead of the European clash tonight
- What is it?
The winner of the Champions League faces the victors of the Europa League, in a tantalising tie between Liverpool and Chelsea.
It’s just the eighth time two teams from the same domestic league have been pitted against each other for the UEFA Super Cup.
- Where is it?
Music to many Liverpool fans’ ears, the major European honour will be held in Istanbul, a sacred footballing city for many Reds.
It’s being held in Besiktas’ Vodaphone Park in Turkey, with the country hosting the event for the first time ever.
- Who is the favourite?
No prizes for guessing following both team’s opening game of the season, Liverpool are comfortable favourites to win their fourth European Super Cup.
They’re 4/6 to win in 90 minutes, with Chelsea pitched as 3/1 underdogs for the encounter.
To simply lift the trophy, Liverpool are 1/3 to win the Super Cup in 90 minutes, extra time or penalties. Chelsea are 5/1 to lift the trophy.
- Who is favourite for top goalscorer?
Egyptian king Mo Salah is the clear favourite at the top of the market at 10/3, followed by Sadio Mane (9/2) and Champions League final hero Divock Origi (5/1).
You have to scroll a long way down to seventh favourite to find a Chelsea player in the form of Olivier Giroud, who’s 8/1 to score first. Tammy Abraham is a shade behind at 9/1.
- Where’s the money going?
Liverpool have been the punters' pick over most time frames, with 53% of all bets in the market over the last 24 hours backing the Reds.
On the flip side, 31% of bets on the winner in 90 minutes have been placed on Chelsea, with 16% of all bets on the draw.
Oddschecker spokesperson Callum Wilson: “Though the UEFA Super Cup is certainly held in higher regard across Europe than it is in ol’ Blighty, there’s little question of how important Wednesday’s match is to Liverpool and Chelsea fans.
“The all-English aspect adds plenty of extra needle to proceedings, particularly considering the clubs’ numerous encounters in Europe since the turn of the century.”
