It's Chelsea vs. Liverpool at Stamford Bridge on Saturday evening with both sides looking to bounce back from Premier League defeats last weekend.
Enzo Maresca's side are actually winless in their last three with the late draw at Brentford being followed up by red card affected defeats to Man United and Brighton. Respite came in midweek with a win over Jose Mourinho's Benfica but league results have to pick up.
After weeks of last-minute winners, Liverpool were caught on the other side last week deservedly at Crystal Palace and then lost in rather abject fashion away to Galatasaray in the Champions League.
Arne Slot is still working out his best side and shape but he will know another defeat has to be avoided. The Sporting News brings you a complete betting preview ahead of the latest instalment of a classic rivalry.
Chelsea vs. Liverpool: Who Will Win?
It's a difficult game to call with so much uncertainty around both sides in the early part of the season. Chelsea's confidence is far more brittle and Liverpool's superior talent and experience, as well as the absence of Cole Palmer, should see them squeeze home.
However, we'd be far from confident in a clean sheet for the visitors. Chelsea's xG of 11.15 after six matches is bettered only by Man City (11.18), Oliver Glasner's Crystal Palace (11.67) and Man United (12.26), who are also the league's biggest underperformers according to xG difference (-7.26). Liverpool have only managed clean sheets against Burnley and Arsenal.
The Sporting News Score Prediction for Chelsea vs. Liverpool
Chelsea 1-2 Liverpool
Our score prediction would be enough for new customers on Dafabet to get a good payout in the match. The last three Premier League meetings between the two have yielded 12 goals.
MORE: Who will win Premier League | Relegation Odds | Sack Race | Golden Boot
Chelsea vs. Liverpool lineups
Here’s how we think the teams will lineup on Saturday evening at Stamford Bridge. Facundo Buonanotte is the likely beneficiary of Cole Palmer's injury in the number 10 role for Chelsea. Alexander Isak should start again for Liverpool having made his first start at Crystal Palace.
Chelsea predicted lineup to play Liverpool
(4-3-3, right to left)
Sanchez (GK) — James, Acheampong, Badiashile, Cucurella — Fernandez, Caicedo — Estevao, Buonanotte, Neto — Pedro
Liverpool predicted lineup to play Chelsea
(4-3-3, right to left)
Mamardashvili (GK) — Frimpong, Konate, Van Dijk, Kerkez — Mac Allister, Gravenberch — Salah, Szoboszlai, Gakpo — Isak
MORE: Top October events | How odds work | How to bet in-play | Free betting games
Chelsea vs. Liverpool latest odds, correct score betting
Our 2-1 to Liverpool match prediction comes in at best odds of 9.25 with Dafabet. But here are five other scorelines and their respective odds for the clash.
| Result | Odds | Bet With |
|---|---|---|
| Chelsea 1-0 | 13.35 | Dafabet |
| Liverpool 1-0 | 16.82 | Dafabet |
| Chelsea 2-1 | 10.39 | Parimatch |
| Liverpool 2-1 | 9.25 | Parimatch |
| 2-2 Draw | 11.87 | Parimatch |
Chelsea vs. Liverpool team news
- Chelsea have numerous absentees with Trevor Chalobah's red card last week ruling him out of this one, with Cole Palmer, Liam Delap and others still out.
- Alisson's hamstring injury at Galatasary will keep him out for up to six weeks, which means Giorgi Mamardashvili will make his Premier League debut.
- Florian Wirtz and Hugo Ekitike are likely to drop out with last season's midfield three starting as well as record signing Alexander Isak.
Chelsea vs. Liverpool: Live stream, TV channel
The key information for how to watch Chelsea vs. Liverpool on Saturday.
- Date: Saturday, October 4
- Venue: Stamford Bridge, London, England
- Time & TV/Stream: 10:00 p.m. | Star sports / JioHotstar