Liverpool vs Chelsea Predictions - Liverpool backed against Chelsea at Anfield

Ralph Staniforth

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Last updated: 18 Oct 2024

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Liverpool on a 6-match win streak, top of the table.
Chelsea won 5 out of last 6 but struggle defensively.
Key Bets: Liverpool win, BTTS, potential 2-1 scoreline.

Liverpool have won their last 6 games (Getty)

Liverpool vs Chelsea Preview

Liverpool are on a six-game winning streak and currently top the table. That could change depending on results ahead of this match. Chelsea have struggled defensively this season, so they could struggle at Anfield.

Liverpool vs Chelsea Preview
Stats
Head to Head
Liverpool Form
Liverpool Injuries & Team News
Chelsea Form
Chelsea Injuries & Team News

Stats

Liverpool have won their last 6 matches.
Liverpool have seen BTTS in 2 of their last 3 matches against Chelsea.
Chelsea have won 5 of their last 6 matches.
Chelsea have seen BTTS in their last 3 matches.
Chelsea have seen over 4.5 goals in 3 of their last 4 matches.

Head to Head

Liverpool have an 86-65 advantage against Chelsea with 46 draws in 197 matches.

Liverpool Form

Liverpool have won their last six matches. They got off to a solid start in the Champions League, winning 3-1 at AC Milan and 2-0 against Bologna.

Arne Slot’s side thrashed West Ham 5-1 in the League Cup with Diogo Jota and Cody Gakpo scoring two goals.

The Reds have won all four away games in the Premier League. They are coming off a 1-0 win at Crystal Palace where they had 2.07-0.61 expected goals, Jota’s 9th minute goal the difference.

Liverpool Injuries & Team News

Goalkeeper Alisson is injured with Caoimhin Kelleher to start.

Midfielder Harvey Elliott is out with winger Federico Chiesa doubtful.

Chelsea Form

Chelsea recently won five straight matches, including a 5-0 win against Barrow in the League Cup. It was the start of three home wins, ending with a 4-2 victory over Gent in the Champions League.

Enzo Maresca’s side beat Brighton 4-2 in the Premier League, Cole Palmer scoring all four goals in a sensational performance.

The Blues remained at Stamford Bridge where they saw their streak come to an end. They drew 1-1 against Nottingham Forest, Noni Madueke equalising in an open game.

Chelsea Injuries & Team News

Defenders Wesley Fofana and Marc Cucurella are suspended with Axel Disasi and Renato Veiga to come into the starting side.

Verdict

Liverpool v Chelsea

Liverpool have won their last six matches and sit top of the Premier League table. Chelsea can score at Anfield where BTTS is the best bet, the Reds backed to emerge victorious.

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