The Matchday 7 Premier League clash between Chelsea and Liverpool will take place on October 4 at Stamford Bridge in London. Chelsea vs. Liverpool: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Chelsea
After a six-match unbeaten run in the league (four wins, two draws), the London side suffered consecutive defeats against Manchester United (1-2) and Brighton (1-3). Notably, Enzo Maresca's team has conceded in four of their last five Premier League matches, allowing at least two goals in three of those games. In total, the club has conceded eight goals, with only Brighton (nine) having a worse record among the top half of the table. The recent loss of points has dropped the team to eighth place.
- At least one goal has been scored in both halves in Chelsea's last five Premier League matches.
- At home, the club has not lost in 12 of their last 13 league matches (nine wins, three draws).
- In seven of their last nine home games in this tournament, Chelsea has scored exactly one or two goals.
Predicted lineup for Chelsea (4-3-3)
Robert Sanchez – Reece James, Jorrel Hato, Trevoh Chalobah, Marc Cucurella – Moises Caicedo, Enzo Fernandez, Andrey Santos – Pedro Neto, Joao Pedro Jesus, Estevan.
Injuries include defenders Wesley Fofana, Tosin Adarabioyo, Levi Colwill, midfielders Cole Palmer, Dario Essugo, and forward Liam Delap. Defender Trevoh Chalobah is suspended.
Liverpool
Arne Slot's side suffered their first defeat of the season in the last round against Crystal Palace (1-2), ending a five-match winning streak in the Premier League. However, Liverpool's scoring streak in this tournament has reached 40 matches. With 12 goals scored, the club ranks among the top three in the Premier League 2025/26 for scoring, but eight opponents have conceded fewer goals. The team remains at the top of the table, but their lead over the nearest rival has been reduced to two points.
- Both teams have scored in nine of Liverpool's last 11 league matches.
- The team has not drawn in their last eight away Premier League matches (four wins, four losses).
- In five of their last seven away matches in this tournament, Liverpool has conceded at least two goals.
Predicted lineup for Liverpool (4-4-2)
Alisson Becker – Milos Kerkez, Ibrahima Konate, Virgil van Dijk, Conor Bradley – Alexis Mac Allister, Dominik Szoboszlai, Florian Wirtz, Ryan Gravenberch – Mohamed Salah, Alexander Isak.
Defender Giovanni Leone and goalkeeper Alisson Becker are injured.
Referee
Anthony Taylor (England)
Matches – 5 (Premier League, 2025/26);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 16;
Average yellow cards per match – 3.2;
Red cards shown – 0;
Average fouls per match – 20;
Penalties – 20%.
Chelsea vs. Liverpool: Match Prediction
The London side had a challenging September. Enzo Maresca's team failed to secure a victory, even against mid-table opponents, conceding seven goals in these matches. In the current league, the club has only two clean sheets, both against less prolific opponents. Despite this, Chelsea has scored in five consecutive Premier League games, and in their last eight league matches, they only failed to score against Crystal Palace, one of the season's most solid defenses.
The last time Liverpool failed to score in the Premier League was in mid-September 2024. The team has scored in 24 consecutive away matches in this tournament. It's unlikely that their upcoming opponent will withstand their attack. However, keeping a clean sheet will be difficult for Arne Slot's side, as they have conceded in nine of their last 11 Premier League games.
Additionally, both teams have scored in six of the last eight head-to-head league encounters. This is another factor supporting the prediction: Both teams to score – yes
