Liverpool FC vs Chelsea FC, English Premier League 2025-26, Today Match Prediction

Liverpool FC vs Chelsea FC Match Prediction & Analysis

Matchday 36 of the Premier League brings a high-stakes clash as Liverpool host Chelsea at Anfield. Both sides come into this fixture on the back of defeats, though Chelsea are struggling with a longer losing run.

Liverpool, on the other hand, will be eager to respond from the recent setback and extend their strong unbeaten streak at home, while Chelsea look to steady the ship in one of the league’s fiercest rivalries. Kick-off is set for 5 PM IST on May 9.

Current Standings: Liverpool sit in fourth position in table with 58 points, while Chelsea trail them by ten points in ninth spot. 

Head-to-head record: Liverpool holds a slight advantage in this rivalry with a win-loss record of 25-23 in 67 games.  

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Liverpool FC Preview

Liverpool saw their resurgence hit a minor bump after a defeat to Manchester United in a game of two contrasting halves. 

They were outplayed early on (xGA 1.47, eight shots conceded), conceding twice after facing heavy pressure, but showed character to fight back through Dominik Szoboszlai and Cody Gakpo before conceding late.

Despite missing  multiple key players including  Mohamed Salah and Alisson Becker, it was still an encouraging display. The defeat ended their three-game winning run but didn't dent their position in the league standings, with the Reds still well-placed for Champions League qualification. Now, they’ll look to bounce back at Anfield, where they’re unbeaten in their last four matches (W3 D1). 

Stats that matter 

1. With 11 defeats in the league this season, Liverpool have lost their most number of matches in a single top-flight campaign since 2014-15.
2. Liverpool have conceded two or more goals in 16 matches in the league this season—only in 2012-13 have they done so more in a campaign (17 games).
3. No Liverpool player has more goal contributions than Dominik Szoboszlai  (13G+10A) have in all competitions. 

Team News 

Liverpool will continue to be without key names like Mohamed Salah, Hugo Ekitike, Giorgi Mamardashvili and Alisson Becker. However, manager Arne Slot remains optimistic about the possible return of Alexander Isak for the weekend clash.

Liverpool Probable XI - Woodman (GK); Jones, Van Dijk, Konate, Robertson, Frimpong, Gravenberch, Mac Allister, Szoboszlai, Wirtz, Gakpo.  

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Chelsea endured a difficult start to life under interim boss Calum McFarlane in the Premier League, falling 3-1 to Nottingham Forest—a side battling relegation. To compound matters, Cole Palmer missed just the second penalty of his career. Not to mention, the Blues succumbed to their sixth consecutive defeat in the league. 

The lone positive came from João Pedro, whose goal not only ended his 560-minute drought but also snapped Chelsea’s five-game scoreless run in the league. Still, the Blues’ struggles are evident, and with European qualification slipping away—now four points out—they need a quick turnaround in form from the remaining three games. 

However, a victory in the FA Cup Final could still offer Chelsea a route into the UEFA Europa League. However, standing in their way is a formidable Manchester City side—making the task anything but straightforward.

Stats that matter 

1. Only once in their league history has Chelsea lost seven matches in a row and it happened back in 1952.
2. Chelsea have conceded in each of their last 13 league games, while conceding three goals in four of their last five games.
3. Joao Pedro has been directly involved in each of Blues’ last nine Premier League goals (6G+1A). 

Team News 

Chelsea were hit by fresh injury concerns in their last outing, with Jesse Derry and Robert Sánchez both forced off, leaving their availability uncertain. On the brighter side, Pedro Neto and Alejandro Garnacho are expected to return to the squad after missing the previous game.

Chelsea Probable XI - Filip Jorgensen (GK); Gusto, Tosin, Chalobah, Cucurella, Lavia, Caicedo, Palmer, Fernandez, Neto, Joao Pedro.  

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Winning Prediction

Liverpool will be keen to avenge their defeat in the reverse fixture and, given their current form, will back themselves to get the better of Chelsea. While Chelsea can take confidence from winning the last two meetings, both came at home. 

At Anfield, it’s been a different story—just one win in their last 10 visits. Considering the form and head-to-head trends, Liverpool look well placed to come out on top on Saturday.

Not surprisingly, the hosts are favored by most bookmakers. One site gives Liverpool odds of 1.88  to win, while Chelsea’s at 3.80 and a draw priced at 4.10. 

Liverpool to Win (2-0)

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