Chelsea vs Liverpool predictions, team news, betting tips, odds and Bet Builder

Chelsea vs Liverpool kick-off, date & TV info 

Date Saturday, October 4th
Kick-off 5.30pm
Venue Stamford Bridge, London
Competition Premier League
TV Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Premier League

Chelsea and Liverpool are two of English football's heavyweights but are both seeking a response to recent Premier League setbacks as they prepare to face each other at Stamford Bridge.

However, they had contrasting fortunes in the midweek Champions League games with Liverpool losing 1-0 away to Galatasaray and Chelsea winning 1-0 at home to Benfica.

Chelsea vs Liverpool betting tips & predictions

Best bet

Draw
1pt 14-5 bet365

Player cards

Moises Caicedo to be carded
11-5 bet365

Longshot

2-2 correct score
12-1 bet365

Chelsea vs Liverpool preview 

Arne Slot's Liverpool were labelled a machine as they cruised to the 2024-25 Premier League title but they have malfunctioned in recent games and they might not be fixed in time for the trip to Chelsea.

The Merseysiders have splashed out on some expensively acquired parts, including Florian Wirtz and Alexander Isak, who arrived on Merseyside for a combined outlay of £241 million, but they dropped their first Premier League points last weekend with a 2-1 loss at Crystal Palace and were beaten by Galatasaray in the Champions League on Tuesday with Victor Osimhen's penalty sealing a 1-0 success for the Turkish side.

Despite the downturn in results, Liverpool remain top of the table, but the majority of their performances have lacked conviction and the markets have reacted with Arsenal overtaking them in the title betting.

Until recently, Slot's team were receiving praise of sorts as a side which knew how to win without playing well and their fixture against Chelsea could be another moment where the result is seen as far more important than the performance.

But Liverpool's loss to Galatasaray was especially painful because it was accompanied by injuries to Alisson and Hugo Ekitike, who have been two of their better players.

Ekitike became an instant fan favourite with a goal and an assist in the 4-2 victory at home to Bournemouth and has continued to impress with five goals scored in nine appearances.

His injury could be a key moment for Isak, who has understandably struggled for form and fitness after a non-existent pre-season.

Despite the issues over Isak and Wirtz, Liverpool have averaged two goals per Premier League game and they are capable of causing problems for Chelsea, who had been talked up as ante-post title contenders but have been sucked towards mid-table after taking one point from their last three Premier League games.

Injuries have been piling up for the Blues, who will be forced into another defensive rejig with Trevoh Chalobah serving a one-match suspension.

Chalobah played an important role in Tuesday's 1-0 victory at home to Benfica, but Chelsea were far from fluent against the Portuguese side, who outshot them 9-8 and the Blues were fortunate to claim maximum points.

Offensively, the Blues are finding life harder without Cole Palmer, who is nursing a persistent groin injury and expected to be absent for a fourth successive game.

And a general lack of discipline has been an issue in the Premier League with red cards impacting on the recent losses away to Manchester United (1-2) and at home to Brighton (1-3).

There are similarities between Chelsea and Liverpool at a stage of the season when it would be unrealistic to expect stellar performances and as a consequence this fixture could be evenly-contested with a share of the points seen as an acceptable outcome for both camps.

Caicedo could be cautioned

There should be plenty of edge to the midfield exchanges and that won't concern Moises Caicedo, who enjoys the physical side of the game. The Ecuadorean was booked in 11 Premier League games last season and looks overpriced for a card against the team he turned down in favour of a move to Stamford Bridge.

Suspect defences could be exposed

Chelsea and Liverpool are going through a tough time but they could still serve up plenty of entertainment in their evening encounter. The Blues have netted in seven successive matches, while Liverpool had been on an 18-game scoring streak until their 1-0 loss away to Galatasaray. Both teams could fight fire with fire and the upshot may be a high-scoring draw.

Chelsea vs Liverpool Bet Builder

Mohamed Salah to score anytime

The Egyptian has made a quiet start to the season but is a big game player and could make his mark against his former club.

Pedro Neto to score or assist anytime

Chelsea will be looking for opportunities on the counter-attack and are sure to search out Pedro Neto, who has the pace and skill to cause Liverpool problems.

Over 2.5 goals

Neither team has looked convincing at the back so it makes sense to anticipate a high-scoring outcome.

Pays out at 5-1 with bet365

Key stats for Chelsea vs Liverpool

♦ Chelsea have drawn three of their last four home games against Liverpool
♦ The Blues have lost just one of their last eight home fixtures
♦ Chelsea have started the scoring in all of their last seven home games
♦ Nine of Liverpool’s last 11 Premier League games have featured goals for both teams
♦ Four of Liverpool’s last five matches have gone over 2.5 goals

Chelsea vs Liverpool betting odds

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Chelsea vs Liverpool team news and predicted line-ups

Chelsea

Wesley Fofana and Andrey Santos need to be assessed, while Dario Essugo, Tosin Adarabioyo, Cole Palmer, Liam Delap, Levi Colwill and Trevoh Chalobah are absent.

Predicted line-up (4-2-3-1): Sanchez; Gusto, Fofana, Badiashile, Cucurella; James, Caicedo; Estevao, Fernandez, Neto; Pedro.
Subs: Buonanotte, George, Garnacho, Acheampong, Gittens, Hato, Lavia.

Liverpool

Liverpool’s 1-0 loss away to Galatasaray was compounded by injuries to Alisson and Hugo Ekitike. Federico Chiesa could be back in contention but Giovanni Leoni is a long-term absentee.

Predicted line-up (4-2-3-1): Mamardashvili; Bradley, Konate, Van Dijk, Kerkez; Mac Allister, Gravenberch; Salah, Szoboszlai, Gakpo; Isak.
Subs: Frimpong, Wirtz, Jones, Endo, Gomez, Robertson, Ngumoha.

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FAQs for Chelsea vs Liverpool

When is Chelsea vs Liverpool in the Premier League?

The Premier League clash between Chelsea and Liverpool kicks off at 5.30pm on Saturday, October 4.

Where is Chelsea vs Liverpool being played?

The fixture is taking place at Stamford Bridge in London, England.

Where can I watch Chelsea vs Liverpool?

The match is being screened live on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Premier League.

What is the match betting for Chelsea vs Liverpool?

Liverpool are the 13-10 favourites while Chelsea are a 15-8 chance. The draw is available to back at 13-5.

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