Football League Cup 2015: Updated Semi-Final Schedule, Fixtures and Predictions

Liverpool’s 1-1 draw with Chelsea means there is still all to play for in the semi-finals of the Capital One Cup.

Eden Hazard’s penalty gave Chelsea the lead at Anfield in the first leg before Raheem Sterling equalised in the second half.

Tottenham Hotspur and Sheffield United will play their first leg at White Hart Lane on Wednesday, Jan. 21, before the second legs take place next week.

Date	Time (GMT)	Home	Away	Pick
Wednesday, Jan. 21	7.45 p.m.	Tottenham	Sheff Utd	Tottenham
Tuesday, Jan. 27	7.45 p.m.	Chelsea	Liverpool	Chelsea
Wednesday, Jan. 28	7.45 p.m.	Sheff Utd	Tottenham	Draw

Liverpool were the more impressive team in the opening semi-final game. Brendan Rodgers’ side created more chances and looked more dangerous.

Indeed, Chelsea had just two shots in the entire game, per Opta, one of which was the penalty:

However, former Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher, per Sky Sports, feels it is going to be a tough test for his old club at Stamford Bridge on Tuesday, Jan. 27:

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Chelsea were very lucky tonight, but it will be about how Liverpool set up. Do they sit back? Go on the counter-attack? It’s difficult to go to Chelsea, but that was a great performance tonight. They’ll be buzzing that they came back against the top team in the country, but it’s going to be a big ask at Stamford Bridge.

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The second semi-final, on paper at least, isn't expected to be anywhere near as closely contested, as Premier League Spurs are preparing for League One Sheffield United.

However, United have an excellent cup record over the past two seasons. In 2013/14, they reached the semi-finals of the FA Cup, knocking out Premier League teams Aston Villa and Fulham on the way, per Soccerbase.

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In the League Cup this season, Nigel Clough's side have already beaten West Ham and Southampton, and they also knocked Queens Park Rangers out of the FA Cup.

Clough isn't taking any notice of suggestions Spurs will field a weakened team in the first leg, per James Shield of The Star.

"Because it’s the closest they are to a final, I think this will be their ultimate focus," he said. "They’re two games from getting to Wembley themselves, three games from winning a competition. Every manager wants to win a competition. Everybody wants to win something."

Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino says he has a "strong" squad available, per the club’s official website. But Pochettino is without Nacer Chadli, Federico Fazio, Erik Lamela and Vlad Chiriches.

The fact that the first leg is at Tottenham does count against the Blades' chances of causing another upset. If they were at home first, they would have a much better opportunity of claiming a first-leg advantage.

But Spurs should have too much class, especially over the course of two legs. Pochettino should be able to mark his first season as manager with a trip to Wembley.

Home advantage should also make a difference in the other semi-final. It may, to a certain degree, be a one-off game, but Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho is a master at winning those types of matches.

A repeat of the 2008 final, in which Spurs beat Chelsea 2-1, per BBC, looks to be on the cards.

Capital One Cup final prediction: Chelsea vs. Tottenham