Saturday’s Lunchtime Kick-Off Comes From Anfield As Liverpool Host Chelsea
Anfield | Premier League | Saturday May 9 | 12:30pm
BetVictor News brings you the in-depth Liverpool vs Chelsea preview – including score prediction, overall H2H record, team news, latest odds, the best betting angles and more ahead of Saturday’s Premier League clash at Anfield.
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Liverpool Vs Chelsea Preview
Having lost to arch rivals Man United last time out, Liverpool will be aiming to get back to winning ways at Anfield this weekend. The Reds were second best at Old Trafford but looked like they could nick a point having come from 2-0 down to level the score at 2-2.
However, England midfielder Kobbie Mainoo popped up with the winner to give the Red Devils all three points and commit Arne Slot to his 11th league loss of the season. Which is the Merseysiders most in a single campaign since 2014/15.
As for Chelsea, it’s gone from bad to worse this term. Monday’s 3-1 defeat to a second-string Nottingham Forest side highlights just how crestfallen the Blues are currently. Under the guidance of interim Calum McFarlane, the west Londoners are now three points off a Conference League place.
And that is why the Liverpool vs Chelsea odds strongly imply a home win is on the cards. And that is without Slot’s charges being at their best. It just highlights how badly the Blues have performed lately; and are without a win in England’s elite since March 4.
Liverpool Vs Chelsea H2H Record
Since their first meeting in 1907, Liverpool have the better H2H record against Chelsea. Which is well worth bearing in mind when it comes to Premier League betting on BetVictor’s Liverpool vs Chelsea betting markets.
Even more so as the west Londoners are in free-fall at the moment. However, they did win the reverse fixture 2-1 thanks to a 96th minute strike from Brazilian sensation Estevao. In the Premier League era, the Merseysiders have 26 wins; the west Londoners can boast 23.
Liverpool vs Chelsea H2H record across all competitions:
- Liverpool wins – 87
- Draws – 46
- Chelsea wins – 67
Liverpool Vs Chelsea Team News
Hugo Ekitike is definitely missing for Liverpool and fellow big-money signing Alexander Isak is also a doubt having missed the Man United game with a minor groin problem. Doubts also surround the inclusion of Florian Wirtz, Ibrahima Konate, Alisson Becker and Giorgi Mamardashvili. Mohamed Salah, Wataru Endo, Giovanni Leoni and Conor Bradley are ruled out.
Meanwhile, Chelsea are set to start with Filip Jorgensen in goal after Robert Sanchez’s clash of heads with Morgan Gibbs-White on Monday. Youngster Jesse Derry is also unavailable owing to his nasty head injury and the likes of Pedro Neto and Alejandro Garnacho are set to miss out on Merseyside.
Liverpool’s last six in all comps:
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Chelsea’s last six in all comps:
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Liverpool Vs Chelsea Predicted Lineups
Liverpool predicted lineup:
Woodman; Jones, Van Dijk, Konate, Kerkez; Gravenberch, Szoboszlai; Frimpong, Wirtz, Ngumoha; Gakpo
Chelsea predicted lineup:
Jorgensen; James, Colwill, Chalobah, Cucurella; Santos, Caicedo, Lavia; Fernandez; Pedro, Delap
Liverpool Vs Chelsea TV Channel, Live Stream And Radio
Liverpool vs Chelsea is available to watch live in the UK on TNT Sports 1 and TNT Sports Ultimate. Live streaming is available via the HBO Max app or a HBO Max sports pass (no contract sign-up required) Furthermore, viewers can also tune in via Sky Go and Virgin TV Go with a TNT Sports add-on. Kick-off is at 12:30pm. For those looking to tune in via radio, talkSPORT will have you covered.
- *A valid TV license and TNT Sports subscription is required to watch live in the UK
Liverpool Vs Chelsea Betting Angles
Key Match Stats
- Liverpool can clinch a UCL spot with a win
- Chelsea have lost their last six Premier League games in succession
- Liverpool are looking to avoid losing both PL games to Chelsea in the same season since 2013-14
Top Betting Angles for Liverpool Vs Chelsea
Under 2.5 goals: Both sides are out of sorts – Chelsea much more so – with a number of star players all injured. Available at 1/4.
BTTS (No): Both teams have scored in the last three H2H PL meetings. However, Chelsea’s lack of confidence and firepower could be evident at Anfield. Currently 15/8.
Liverpool HT/FT: The last four Premier League H2H meetings have seen the home side leading at HT and then at FT. Online at 7/4.
Liverpool Vs Chelsea Prediction
A game of this magnitude between two Premier League titans would normally draw plenty of attention. Especially at this stage of the season. However, Liverpool’s limp title defence and Chelsea’s catastrophic end to the season means this game lacks the usual swagger and importance.
We expect a relatively tight affair on Merseyside with the home side just about shading it.
Prediction: Liverpool 1-0 Chelsea (10/1)
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