Liverpool vs Chelsea Prediction, Free Betting Tips & Odds

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Date: 21st January 2023
Kick-Off: 12:30 UK, 13:30 CET
Venue: Anfield

Liverpool will host Chelsea in the first match from the 21st round in the Premier League on Saturday.

Liverpool vs Chelsea: Top Free Betting Tips

Liverpool and Chelsea both cannot afford to lose points here and this game will be massive. Here are our predictions.

Total Goals Prediction: Under 2.5 Goals

We do not expect this game to have a massive scoreline. The majority of the games between Liverpool and Chelsea over the past few seasons have been with low scorelines and four of the last five ended with less than 2.5 goals. Both sides cannot afford to lose this match and we do not expect reckless football and too many chances.

Match Result Prediction: Draw

Just like we expect an under like the majority of the games between the two teams, we expect to see a draw here because of their form and recent h2h games. All four most recent games ended in draws. While this doesn't mean that this one is a guaranteed tie, both sides have been losing a lot and have problems scoring goals. We do not expect more than one goal per team.

Correct Score Prediction: 1:1 Draw

We think that there are two possible scorelines here with a higher chance for success. You can either opt for the 0:0 draw, which will be unexpected but it happened twice between them this year, or you can opt for our selection for the 1:1. We think that the teams will exchange one goal per side.

Liverpool vs Chelsea: Form, Recent Games, and News

Liverpool Preview

Liverpool will have some serious problems ahead of this game in terms of injuries. This has been an ongoing problem throughout the entire season. Van Dijk will miss this game, as well as Arthur, Diaz, Diogo Jota, Milner, and Firmino. Liverpool have definitely struggled to score goals in recent weeks although they played weak opposition. The bigger problem,however, has been the defense that concedes multiple goals in almost every game.

Chelsea Preview

Chelsea had a bad start and then made a key signing – Graham Potter as manager. For some time, it seemed like the team is improving – they had nine consecutive games without a defeat but then, it all fell apart. Right before the World Cup, Chelsea ended with four defeats in five games and now, after the WC, the situation is even worse.The team has a couple of wins in the last 15 games and they need immediate results. They won the last match against Palace but it is not enough and Liverpool will be a huge challenge.

Liverpool Missing Players

Liverpool's injury report is not as packed as Chelsea's this time but the team is still going out with several missing players. Diogo Jota will miss another match, Luis Diaz and Arthur as well, and most notably – Roberto Firmino and Virjil Van Dijk. Liverpool will be weakened on all fronts in this match.

Chelsea Missing Players

Chelsea have been struggling with injuries from day one. It is not a surprise that the club has been memed as Injury FC this season. For this game, Chelsea have a total of 10 missing players, most of them key figures in the squad. Starting with Armando Broja and Ben Chilwell, Chelsea will also be without Fofana and James, Mendy and Kante. Pulisic, Sterling and Felix will miss this game as the attacking trio, and they will also be joined by Zakaria.

Top Betting Odds and Stats for Liverpool vs Chelsea

Here are the top stats for the game along with a tool to help you pick the best odds.

Head to Head

18/09/22

England Premier League EPL

Chelsea

Liverpool

0

0

14/05/22

England FA Cup FA Cup

Chelsea

Liverpool

0

0

27/02/22

England EFL Cup EFL Cup

Chelsea

Liverpool

0

0

02/01/22

England Premier League EPL

Chelsea

Liverpool

2

2

28/08/21

England Premier League EPL

Liverpool

Chelsea

1

1

Last Five - Liverpool

04/02/23

England Premier League EPL

Wolverhampton

Liverpool

3

0

L

29/01/23

England FA Cup FA Cup

Brighton

Liverpool

2

1

L

21/01/23

England Premier League EPL

Chelsea

Liverpool

0

0

D

17/01/23

England FA Cup FA Cup

Wolverhampton

Liverpool

0

1

W

14/01/23

England Premier League EPL

Brighton

Liverpool

3

0

L

Last Five - Chelsea

11/02/23

England Premier League EPL

West Ham

Chelsea

1

1

D

03/02/23

England Premier League EPL

Fulham

Chelsea

0

0

D

21/01/23

England Premier League EPL

Liverpool

Chelsea

0

0

D

15/01/23

England Premier League EPL

Crystal Palace

Chelsea

0

1

W

12/01/23

England Premier League EPL

Fulham

Chelsea

2

1

L

FAQs regarding Liverpool vs Chelsea

In which places are the two teams right now?

The teams are exactly next to each other in the table with 28 points each. Liverpool are 9th while Chelsea are 10th.

Which team won the previous encounter?

The last game between the two teams was a 0:0 draw and Liverpool won after penalties.

Which team is the favorite to win this game?

Liverpool have a massive advantage ahead of this game.