Liverpool vs Chelsea Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds
Two high-flying teams set to battle for the three points in a thrilling contest.
With the October international break over, we have an exciting clash coming up between two of the inform teams in the division who have made an encouraging start under their new managers in an action-packed crowd at Anfield on Sunday.
Liverpool have made an outstanding start to the new season, surprising everyone with their performance as they find themselves at the top of the Premier League table. Arne Slot who has been given the charge to lead the team post-Jurgen Klopp era has done a tremendous job to guide them to the summit.
In doing so, he also became the first manager in Liverpool history to win nine games from his first ten games. However, the real test awaits them in this game as they take on an inform Blues team who have also excelled under their new manager.
Meanwhile, Chelsea are starting to showcase their potential under Enzo Maresca who seems to have worked wonders with the squad. Every player in the squad has contributed to the positive start they have made in the Premier League and the other competitions.
The Blues are currently languishing in the fourth position in the standing and are also the second team to score the most number of goals (16) from the starting seven matches with only Manchester City scoring 17. However, one aspect of the game Enzo Maresca will have to improve is discipline with two of his key players already suspended for this game after picking up their fifth yellow card.
Kick-Off:
Sunday, 20 October 2024 at 4:30 PM UK; at 9:00 PM IST
Location: Anfield
Form:
Liverpool (in all competitions): W-W-W-W-W
Chelsea (in all competitions): W-W-W-W-D
Players to Watch
Mohamed Salah (Liverpool)
Mohamed Salah doesn’t need any introduction, he is arguably one of the best goal-scoring forwards in the history of Liverpool and the Premier League, having registered 231 goal contributions for them since signing for the club from AS Roma. Salah has scored 20+ goals in each of their last seven seasons and started this new season in similar fashion scoring six goals and assisting another five.
Cole Palmer (Chelsea)
Cole Palmer has taken the Premier League by storm ever since signing for the Blues from Manchester City. Since making his debut for the Blues, Palmer is the only player in the league to register 44 goal contributions.
He is constantly shattering the records with the latest being his four goals in the first half against Brighton which made him the first player in the history of the Premier League to do so. Palmer is already drawing similarities with Eden Hazard as one of the inspirational signings they have made in a while.
Match Facts
- Liverpool have kept the most clean sheets in the Premier League this season (5)
- Chelsea are unbeaten in the last seven games in all competitions
- Liverpool are unbeaten in the last nine games against Chelsea
Liverpool vs Chelsea: Betting tips and odds
- Tip 1: Chelsea to score the opening goal– 13/8 with sky bet
- Tip 2: Liverpool to win this game– 4/6 with William HILL
- Tip 3: Cole Palmer to score a goal anytime– 11/5 with bet365
Injury & Team News
Liverpool have three injury concerns in their squad for this game. Alisson Becker and Harvey Elliott are suffering from a hamstring and a broken foot injury while summer recruit Federico Chiesa is a major doubt for participation in this game.
Meanwhile, Marc Cucurella and Wesley Fofana will be serving suspensions for the visitors for this crunch clash after picking up their fifth yellow card of the season against Nottingham Forest. Also, the good news for Enzo Maresca is Reece James is finally back in training and shall be able to take part in the next games.
Head to Head
Total Matches – 197
Liverpool – 86
Chelsea – 65
Draws – 46
Predicted lineup
Liverpool predicted lineup (4-2-3-1):
Kelleher (GK); Alexander-Arnold, Konate, van Dijk, Robertson; Gravenberch, Mac Allister; Salah, Jones, Gakpo; Jota
Chelsea predicted lineup (4-2-3-1):
Sanchez (GK); Gusto, Tosin, Colwill, Veiga; Caicedo, Fernandez; Madueke, Palmer, Sancho; Jackson
Match Prediction for Liverpool vs Chelsea
We have an exciting game of football coming up between two of the inform teams in the division. Expect goals, drama, and thrill here as the Reds aim to continue their dominance over the Blues with whom they are unbeaten in the last nine games. We expect Liverpool to win here and continue their impressive run of form under Arne Slot.
Prediction: Liverpool 3-2 Chelsea
Telecast for Liverpool vs Chelsea
India – Star Sports Network, Disney+ Hotstar
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US – NBC Sports
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