ENGLAND PREMIER LEAGUE
--.--.---- --:--
Anfield
Referee: C. Pawson
Liverpool
Match Timeline
Chelsea
HT
0' 15' 30' 45' 60' 75' 90'
6'
R. Gravenberch · Assist: R. Ngumoha
Liverpool
35'
E. Fernandez
Chelsea
VAR
50'
Cole Palmer
Chelsea
🔄
63'
Andrey Santos ↔ R. James
Chelsea
🟨
67'
Jorrel Hato
Chelsea
🔄
67'
R. Ngumoha ↔ A. Isak
Liverpool
🟨
73'
Enzo Fernández
Chelsea
🔄
77'
C. Gakpo ↔ F. Chiesa
Liverpool
🔄
77'
I. Konate ↔ J. Gomez
Liverpool
🟨
83'
Marc Cucurella
Chelsea
🟨
88'
Joe Gomez
Liverpool
🟨
89'
Moisés Caicedo
Chelsea
🟨
90+4'
Alexis Mac Allister
Liverpool

Predictions & Statistics

Full analysis and predictions for all markets

1X2
Home Win
Probability 66.5%
Odds -
BTTS
BTTS No
Probability 35.4%
Odds -
Over / Under 2.5
Under 2.5
Probability 24.1%
Odds -
All Markets
Market Option Probability Odds Stats & Analysis
1X2 Home Win
66.5%
-
BTTS BTTS No
35.4%
-
Over / Under 2.5 Under 2.5
24.1%
-
Corners O/U Over 7.5 Corners
92%
-
HT / FT Home / Home
-
-
Correct Score 2-0
-
-
Probability Distribution
Liverpool Win 66.5%
Draw 4.1%
Chelsea Win 29.5%
Expected Goals (xG)
Liverpool1.64
Chelsea1.64
Recent Form (Last 5)
Liverpool Liverpool
WWDLW
93 GF / 66 GA
Chelsea Chelsea
WLDWL
94 GF / 69 GA
Key Stats
1.82
Average Goals Scored
1.88
1.29
Average Goals Conceded
1.38
28
BTTS Yes
29
32
Over 2.5
35
5.39
Shots on Goal
5.12

Statistics are based on season averages

Season Statistics

Team averages and season trends before this fixture

Liverpool Liverpool 51 matches
Chelsea Chelsea 50 matches
Liverpool Statistic Chelsea
27 Wins 23
7 Draws 10
17 Losses 17
93 Goals For 94
66 Goals Against 69
1.82 Avg Goals Scored 1.88
1.29 Avg Goals Conceded 1.38
28 BTTS Yes 29
41 Over 1.5 42
32 Over 2.5 35
18 Over 3.5 21
16 Clean Sheets 15
9 Failed To Score 8
5.39 Shots On Goal 5.12
16.37 Total Shots 14.34
6.12 Corners 6.16
58% Ball Possession 58.7%

Match Analysis

Model notes, team context and key prediction signals

Final Verdict

From a tactical perspective, this fixture features two sides with a fairly similar football identity. Squad availability does not appear severe enough to completely reshape the expected balance, although smaller absences can still influence specific duels. Overall, the preferred tip is Away Win, while the clean-sheet lean points toward Chelsea. The attacking numbers of both teams point toward a more open scoring environment.This game has the potential to be open, with both sides capable of creating several scoring chances. Chelsea arrive with more visible recent inconsistency, which may leave them vulnerable if the match starts badly. Both teams appear likely to operate from a similar base structure, so execution within the same shape could be more decisive than formation itself. The season profile of both teams suggests a matchup where long-term consistency matters, but does not fully remove the possibility of swings in momentum on the day. The broader competitive context suggests that patience and control may be just as important as raw attacking intent.

Liverpool Analysis

Liverpool come into this fixture from a strong position, holding 4 place with 58 points after 35 matches. The return of 17 wins, 7 draws, and 11 defeats, together with goals at 59:47, reflects good form over their recent run. Much of their attacking edge comes through H. Ekitike (11 goals), C. Gakpo (7 goals), M. Salah (7 goals), with creative support from M. Salah (6 assists), C. Gakpo (5 assists), D. Szoboszlai (5 assists), while their defending has remained quite vulnerable. At home, their record of 10 wins, 4 draws, and 3 losses points to a very strong split record. They are pushing for upper-table objectives and still have something important to play for. Their overall playing style can be described as balanced attacking football.

Chelsea Analysis

Chelsea approach this match from a more delicate league position, standing 9 with 48 points from 35 matches. Across the season they have posted 13 wins, 9 draws, and 13 defeats, and the 54:48 goal record continues to suggest poor form and are going through a difficult losing run. Their attacking burden often falls on Joao Pedro (15 goals), C. Palmer (9 goals), E. Fernandez (8 goals), with creative support from Joao Pedro (5 assists), Reece James (5 assists), P. Neto (4 assists), while at the back they have been quite vulnerable. Away from home, the split record of 7 wins, 4 draws, and 6 losses points to a fairly balanced split record. They are operating from a relatively stable mid-table position. Their broader football approach still suggests balanced attacking football.

H2H Analysis

Across those 15 head-to-head meetings, Liverpool won 4 times, Chelsea won 3 times, while 8 matches finished as draws. The aggregate score in this matchup is 16:13 from Liverpool's perspective. 5 of those games went over 2.5 goals, and both teams scored in 8 matches, with an average of 1.93 goals per game.

1X2: Home Win
BTTS: BTTS No
Over/Under 2.5: Under 2.5
Highest model probability: 12 (95.9%)
Predicted formations: Liverpool 4-2-3-1 / Chelsea 4-2-3-1
Missing players: Liverpool 9, Chelsea 7
H2H summary: Liverpool wins 4, draws 8, Chelsea wins 3
Stats
Liverpool Liverpool
Chelsea Chelsea
Shots on Goal
3
Shots on Goal
3
Shots off Goal
4
Shots off Goal
2
Blocked Shots
1
Blocked Shots
1
5 Corner Kicks 2
17 Fouls 17
2 Offsides 2
48% Ball Possession 52%
8 Total Shots 6
3 Shots on Goal 3
4 Shots off Goal 2
1 Blocked Shots 1
5 Shots insidebox 4
3 Shots outsidebox 2
2 Goalkeeper Saves 2
473 Total passes 515
398 Passes accurate 446
0.56 expected_goals 0.50
🟨 2 Yellow Cards 4 🟨
🟥 0 Red Cards 0 🟥

Lineups

Liverpool
Formation
Chelsea
G. Mamardashvili
G. Mamardashvili
C. Jones
C. Jones
I. Konate
I. Konate
V. van Dijk
V. van Dijk
M. Kerkez
M. Kerkez
R. Gravenberch
R. Gravenberch
A. Mac Allister
A. Mac Allister
J. Frimpong
J. Frimpong
D. Szoboszlai
D. Szoboszlai
R. Ngumoha
🎯
R. Ngumoha
C. Gakpo
C. Gakpo
F. Jorgensen
F. Jorgensen
M. Gusto
M. Gusto
W. Fofana
W. Fofana
L. Colwill
L. Colwill
J. Hato
J. Hato
Andrey Santos
Andrey Santos
M. Caicedo
M. Caicedo
C. Palmer
C. Palmer
E. Fernandez
E. Fernandez
M. Cucurella
M. Cucurella
Joao Pedro
Joao Pedro
Liverpool 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
25
G. Mamardashvili
G
17
C. Jones
D
5
I. Konate
↓ 77'
D
4
V. van Dijk
D
6
M. Kerkez
D
38
R. Gravenberch
⚽ 6'
M
10
A. Mac Allister
🟨 90+4'
M
30
J. Frimpong
M
8
D. Szoboszlai
M
73
R. Ngumoha
🎯 6' ↓ 67'
M
18
C. Gakpo
↓ 77'
F
Substitutes
28
F. Woodman
G
14
F. Chiesa
↑ 77'
F
68
K. Morrison
M
79
W. Wright
F
26
A. Robertson
D
2
J. Gomez
↑ 77' 🟨 88'
D
9
A. Isak
↑ 67'
F
42
T. Nyoni
M
75
T. Ndiaye
Chelsea 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
12
F. Jorgensen
G
27
M. Gusto
D
29
W. Fofana
D
6
L. Colwill
D
21
J. Hato
🟨 67'
D
17
Andrey Santos
↓ 63'
M
25
M. Caicedo
🟨 89'
M
10
C. Palmer
M
8
E. Fernandez
⚽ 35' 🟨 73'
M
3
M. Cucurella
🟨 83'
M
20
Joao Pedro
F
Substitutes
44
G. Slonina
G
23
T. Chalobah
D
24
R. James
↑ 63'
D
4
T. Adarabioyo
D
9
L. Delap
F
45
R. Lavia
M
34
J. Acheampong
D
76
R. Kavuma McQueen
F
72
M. Eboue
M
Last matches: Liverpool
24.05.26
Pre
Liverpool
Brentford
1
1
D
15.05.26
Pre
Liverpool
Aston Villa
2
4
L
03.05.26
Pre
Liverpool
Manchester United
2
3
L
25.04.26
Pre
Liverpool
Crystal Palace
3
1
W
19.04.26
Pre
Liverpool
Everton
2
1
W
14.04.26
UEF
Liverpool
Paris Saint Germain
0
2
L
11.04.26
Pre
Liverpool
Fulham
2
0
W
08.04.26
UEF
Liverpool
Paris Saint Germain
0
2
L
04.04.26
FA
Liverpool
Manchester City
0
4
L
21.03.26
Pre
Liverpool
Brighton
1
2
L
18.03.26
UEF
Liverpool
Galatasaray
4
0
W
15.03.26
Pre
Liverpool
Tottenham
1
1
D
10.03.26
UEF
Liverpool
Galatasaray
0
1
L
06.03.26
FA
Liverpool
Wolves
3
1
W
03.03.26
Pre
Liverpool
Wolves
1
2
L
28.02.26
Pre
Liverpool
West Ham
5
2
W
22.02.26
Pre
Liverpool
Nottingham Forest
1
0
W
14.02.26
FA
Liverpool
Brighton
3
0
W
11.02.26
Pre
Liverpool
Sunderland
1
0
W
08.02.26
Pre
Liverpool
Manchester City
1
2
L
Last matches: Chelsea
24.05.26
Pre
Chelsea
Sunderland
1
2
L
19.05.26
Pre
Chelsea
Tottenham
2
1
W
16.05.26
FA
Chelsea
Manchester City
0
1
L
04.05.26
Pre
Chelsea
Nottingham Forest
1
3
L
26.04.26
FA
Chelsea
Leeds
1
0
W
21.04.26
Pre
Chelsea
Brighton
0
3
L
18.04.26
Pre
Chelsea
Manchester United
0
1
L
12.04.26
Pre
Chelsea
Manchester City
0
3
L
04.04.26
FA
Chelsea
Port Vale
7
0
W
21.03.26
Pre
Chelsea
Everton
0
3
L
17.03.26
UEF
Chelsea
Paris Saint Germain
0
3
L
14.03.26
Pre
Chelsea
Newcastle
0
1
L
11.03.26
UEF
Chelsea
Paris Saint Germain
2
5
L
07.03.26
FA
Chelsea
Wrexham
4
2
W
04.03.26
Pre
Chelsea
Aston Villa
4
1
W
01.03.26
Pre
Chelsea
Arsenal
1
2
L
21.02.26
Pre
Chelsea
Burnley
1
1
D
13.02.26
FA
Chelsea
Hull City
4
0
W
10.02.26
Pre
Chelsea
Leeds
2
2
D
07.02.26
Pre
Chelsea
Wolves
3
1
W
H2H: Liverpool vs Chelsea
09.05.26
H2H
Liverpool
Chelsea
1
1
D
04.10.25
H2H
Chelsea
Liverpool
2
1
L
04.05.25
H2H
Chelsea
Liverpool
3
1
L
20.10.24
H2H
Liverpool
Chelsea
2
1
W
25.02.24
H2H
Chelsea
Liverpool
0
1
W
31.01.24
H2H
Liverpool
Chelsea
4
1
W
13.08.23
H2H
Chelsea
Liverpool
1
1
D
04.04.23
H2H
Chelsea
Liverpool
0
0
D
21.01.23
H2H
Liverpool
Chelsea
0
0
D
14.05.22
H2H
Chelsea
Liverpool
0
0
D
27.02.22
H2H
Chelsea
Liverpool
0
0
D
02.01.22
H2H
Chelsea
Liverpool
2
2
D
28.08.21
H2H
Liverpool
Chelsea
1
1
D
04.03.21
H2H
Liverpool
Chelsea
0
1
L
20.09.20
H2H
Chelsea
Liverpool
0
2
W
Last matches: Liverpool
24.05.26
Pre
Liverpool
Brentford
1
1
D
25.04.26
Pre
Liverpool
Crystal Palace
3
1
W
14.04.26
UEF
Liverpool
Paris Saint Germain
0
2
L
11.04.26
Pre
Liverpool
Fulham
2
0
W
18.03.26
UEF
Liverpool
Galatasaray
4
0
W
15.03.26
Pre
Liverpool
Tottenham
1
1
D
28.02.26
Pre
Liverpool
West Ham
5
2
W
14.02.26
FA
Liverpool
Brighton
3
0
W
08.02.26
Pre
Liverpool
Manchester City
1
2
L
31.01.26
Pre
Liverpool
Newcastle
4
1
W
28.01.26
UEF
Liverpool
Qarabag
6
0
W
17.01.26
Pre
Liverpool
Burnley
1
1
D
12.01.26
FA
Liverpool
Barnsley
4
1
W
01.01.26
Pre
Liverpool
Leeds
0
0
D
27.12.25
Pre
Liverpool
Wolves
2
1
W
13.12.25
Pre
Liverpool
Brighton
2
0
W
03.12.25
Pre
Liverpool
Sunderland
1
1
D
26.11.25
UEF
Liverpool
PSV Eindhoven
1
4
L
22.11.25
Pre
Liverpool
Nottingham Forest
0
3
L
04.11.25
UEF
Liverpool
Real Madrid
1
0
W
H2H at home: Liverpool
09.05.26
H2H
Liverpool
Chelsea
1
1
D
20.10.24
H2H
Liverpool
Chelsea
2
1
W
31.01.24
H2H
Liverpool
Chelsea
4
1
W
21.01.23
H2H
Liverpool
Chelsea
0
0
D
28.08.21
H2H
Liverpool
Chelsea
1
1
D
04.03.21
H2H
Liverpool
Chelsea
0
1
L
Last matches: Chelsea
24.05.26
Pre
Chelsea
Sunderland
1
2
L
21.04.26
Pre
Chelsea
Brighton
0
3
L
21.03.26
Pre
Chelsea
Everton
0
3
L
11.03.26
UEF
Chelsea
Paris Saint Germain
2
5
L
07.03.26
FA
Chelsea
Wrexham
4
2
W
04.03.26
Pre
Chelsea
Aston Villa
4
1
W
01.03.26
Pre
Chelsea
Arsenal
1
2
L
13.02.26
FA
Chelsea
Hull City
4
0
W
07.02.26
Pre
Chelsea
Wolves
3
1
W
28.01.26
UEF
Chelsea
Napoli
3
2
W
25.01.26
Pre
Chelsea
Crystal Palace
3
1
W
10.01.26
FA
Chelsea
Charlton
5
1
W
07.01.26
Pre
Chelsea
Fulham
1
2
L
04.01.26
Pre
Chelsea
Manchester City
1
1
D
20.12.25
Pre
Chelsea
Newcastle
2
2
D
09.12.25
UEF
Chelsea
Atalanta
1
2
L
06.12.25
Pre
Chelsea
Bournemouth
0
0
D
03.12.25
Pre
Chelsea
Leeds
1
3
L
22.11.25
Pre
Chelsea
Burnley
2
0
W
05.11.25
UEF
Chelsea
Qarabag
2
2
D
H2H away: Chelsea
09.05.26
H2H
Liverpool
Chelsea
1
1
D
20.10.24
H2H
Liverpool
Chelsea
2
1
L
31.01.24
H2H
Liverpool
Chelsea
4
1
L
21.01.23
H2H
Liverpool
Chelsea
0
0
D
28.08.21
H2H
Liverpool
Chelsea
1
1
D
04.03.21
H2H
Liverpool
Chelsea
0
1
W

Standings

Premier League
# Team MP W D L G GD PTS Form
1 38 26 7 5 71:27 44 85
W W W W W
2 38 23 9 6 77:35 42 78
L D W W D
3 38 20 11 7 69:50 19 71
W W D W W
4 38 19 8 11 56:49 7 65
W W D L L
5 38 17 9 12 63:53 10 60
D L D L W
6 38 13 18 7 58:54 4 57
D D W W D
7 38 14 12 12 42:48 -6 54
W W D D L
8 38 14 11 13 52:46 6 53
L L W L W
9 38 14 11 13 55:52 3 53
D D L W L
10 38 14 10 14 58:52 6 52
L W D L L
11 38 15 7 16 47:51 -4 52
W D L L W
12 38 14 7 17 53:55 -2 49
L W D W L
13 38 13 10 15 47:50 -3 49
L L D D L
14 38 11 14 13 49:56 -7 47
L W D W D
15 38 11 12 15 41:51 -10 45
L D L D L
16 38 11 11 16 48:51 -3 44
D L D W W
17 38 10 11 17 48:57 -9 41
W L D W W
18 38 10 9 19 46:65 -19 39
W L L L W
19 38 4 10 24 38:75 -37 22
D L D L L
20 38 3 11 24 27:68 -41 20
D D L D L
Promotion - Champions League (League phase)
Promotion - Europa League (League phase)
Promotion - Conference League (Qualification)
Relegation - Championship

Missing Players

Liverpool 9 missing
-
Alisson
Questionable Muscle Injury
OUT
-
S. Bajcetic
Missing Fixture Hamstring Injury
OUT
-
C. Bradley
Missing Fixture Knee Injury
OUT
-
W. Endo
Missing Fixture Foot Injury
OUT
-
G. Leoni
Missing Fixture Knee Injury
OUT
-
A. Isak
Questionable Muscle Injury
OUT
-
G. Mamardashvili
Questionable Knee Injury
OUT
-
H. Ekitike
Missing Fixture Achilles Tendon Injury
OUT
-
M. Salah
Missing Fixture Thigh Injury
OUT
Chelsea 7 missing
-
M. Mudryk
Missing Fixture Suspended
OUT
-
J. Gittens
Questionable Muscle Injury
OUT
-
R. Sanchez
Missing Fixture Concussion
OUT
-
J. Derry
Missing Fixture Concussion
OUT
-
Unknown Player
Missing Fixture Hamstring Injury
OUT
-
A. Garnacho
Questionable Inactive
OUT
-
P. Neto
Questionable Inactive
OUT