Liverpool

vs

Chelsea

Injuries & Suspensions

• Liverpool: S. Bajcetic (Hamstring Injury), C. Bradley (Knee Injury), H. Ekitike (Achilles Tendon Injury), W. Endo (Foot Injury), G. Leoni (Knee Injury), G. Mamardashvili (Knee Injury), M. Salah (Thigh Injury), Alisson (Muscle Injury), A. Isak (Muscle Injury)
• Chelsea: J. Derry (Concussion), {'id': 425733, 'name': None, 'photo': 'https://media.api-sports.io/football/players/425733.png', 'type': 'Missing Fixture', 'reason': 'Hamstring Injury'} (Hamstring Injury), M. Mudryk (Suspended)

Form (Last 5)

• Home: L W W W L
• Away: L L L L L

H2H (Last 5)

• 2025-10-04 · Chelsea · 2-1 · Liverpool
• 2025-05-04 · Chelsea · 3-1 · Liverpool
• 2024-10-20 · Liverpool · 2-1 · Chelsea
• 2024-02-25 · Chelsea · 0-1 · Liverpool
• 2024-01-31 · Liverpool · 4-1 · Chelsea

Match Preview

Liverpool remain favorites at Anfield despite multiple injuries. Chelsea can be dangerous, but Liverpool’s home strength and higher league position give them the edge.

Key Notes

Prediction: Liverpool to win (Home).

Form and standings: Liverpool occupy a higher league position with 58 points from 35 matches, while Chelsea have 48 points. Liverpool’s season form shows 17 wins, 7 draws, 11 losses - they remain a solid home side. Chelsea’s form lists 13 wins, 9 draws, 13 losses, indicating inconsistency. The standings and recent form give Liverpool the edge, especially playing at Anfield.

Injuries and selection issues: Liverpool arrive with a long injury list: Mohamed Salah is missing with a thigh injury, and several squad players are out - S. Bajcetic, C. Bradley, H. Ekitike and W. Endo are all unavailable. Goalkeeper Alisson is questionable with a muscle injury, and G. Mamardashvili is also sidelined. Those absences are significant, notably Salah’s attacking influence and Alisson’s reliability. Chelsea have fewer named absentees in the provided data, which increases the upset potential.

Head-to-head context: Recent H2H results are mixed. Chelsea recorded wins over Liverpool in league matches earlier in the season at Stamford Bridge, but Liverpool beat Chelsea in a domestic cup final. The rivalry is competitive; past results show both sides can prevail depending on circumstances.

Tactical assessment and risks: Without key attacking and defensive figures Liverpool will be less fluid and more vulnerable on the counter. However, Anfield’s home crowd and Liverpool’s higher standing should lift the available squad. Chelsea are capable of taking advantage of Liverpool’s weakened XI, so this match carries upset risk.

Recommendation: Back Liverpool to win given home advantage and table position, but the confidence is moderate due to Liverpool’s multiple absences. Consider smaller stakes or alternative markets if you prefer lower variance.

Prediction

Liverpool win • Odds 1.92 • Confidence 6/10