Chelsea vs Liverpool: Predictions, Betting odds, Lineups, Preview

Explore Ladbrokes' detailed preview for Chelsea vs Liverpool in the Premier League. Stats, odds, predictions, and lineups for the 17:30 BST match.

• Fixture: Chelsea vs Liverpool

• Date: Saturday, 04 October 2025

• Kick-off: 17:30 BST

• Venue: Stamford Bridge

Match Prediction: Chelsea 2-2 Liverpool

Chelsea's recent form has been a bit of a rollercoaster, with two wins, a draw, and two losses in their last five games. They've shown they can score goals, especially in their 5-1 thrashing of West Ham, but their defence has been leaky, conceding three against Brighton.

Liverpool, on the other hand, have been more consistent, winning four out of their last five, with a narrow loss to Crystal Palace. Expect Liverpool to control the midfield and create chances, but Chelsea's attacking flair could make this a thrilling encounter.

Chelsea's recent results show a team that can be brilliant one moment and vulnerable the next. Their 5-1 win over West Ham and 2-0 victory against Fulham demonstrate their attacking prowess, but losses to Brighton and Manchester United highlight defensive issues. This inconsistency could make them unpredictable against Liverpool, but if they can harness their attacking talent, they might just pull off a result.

• Loss: 1-3 vs Brighton & Hove Albion (H)

• Loss: 1-2 vs Manchester United (A)

• Draw: 2-2 vs Brentford (A)

• Win: 2-0 vs Fulham (H)

• Win: 5-1 vs West Ham United (A)

Liverpool have been in fine form, with four wins in their last five games, showing they can grind out results even when not at their best. Their only loss came against Crystal Palace, and they'll be looking to bounce right back, having already beaten tough opponents like Arsenal and Newcastle. Consistency and resilience will be key against Chelsea, and they'll look to dominate possession and control the game's tempo.

• Loss: 1-2 vs Crystal Palace (A)

• Win: 2-1 vs Everton (H)

• Win: 1-0 vs Burnley (A)

• Win: 1-0 vs Arsenal (H)

• Win: 3-2 vs Newcastle United (A)

Recent head-to-head matches between Chelsea and Liverpool have been closely contested, with both teams sharing victories and draws. Chelsea won the most recent encounter 3-1, but Liverpool have also had strong performances, including a 4-1 win back in January 2024. This suggests that when these two teams meet, anything can happen, making for an unpredictable and exciting clash.

• Chelsea 3-1 Liverpool (04 May 2025)

• Liverpool 2-1 Chelsea (20 Oct 2024)

• Liverpool 4-1 Chelsea (31 Jan 2024)

• Chelsea 1-1 Liverpool (13 Aug 2023)

• Chelsea 0-0 Liverpool (04 Apr 2023)

• Levi Colwill (Cruciate Ligament) - Out

• Liam Delap (Hamstring) - Out

• Cole Palmer (Groin) - Out

• Trevor Chalobah (Suspended) - Out

• Dario Essugo (Surgery) - Doubt

• Tosin Adarabioyo (Calf) - Doubt

• Wesley Fofana (Concussion) - Doubt

• Andrey Santos (Knock) - Doubt

• Giovanni Leoni (Cruciate Ligament) - Out

• Stefan Bajčetić (Hamstring) - Doubt

• Federico Chiesa (Knock) - Doubt

• Alisson Becker (Unknown) - Out

• Hugo Ekitiké (Unknown) - Doubt

• Predicted lineup: Sanchez, James, Badiashile, Hato, Cucurella, Santos (if fit), Caicedo, Fernández, Estêvão, João Pedro, Pedro Neto

Chelsea's predicted lineup suggests a focus on attacking flair with players like Pedro Neto and Estêvão, but their recent defensive struggles could be a concern against Liverpool's potent attack.

• Predicted lineup: Mamardashvili, Bradley, Konaté, Van Dijk, Kerkez, Gravenberch, Mac Allister, Salah, Szoboszlai, Wirtz, Isak

Liverpool's predicted lineup indicates a strong midfield presence with Szoboszlai and Mac Allister aiming to control the game and feed the ball to Isak in attack.

• Reece James vs Milos Kerkez: This will be a crucial battle between two players on the flank who can both defend and attack

• Enzo Fernández vs Ryan Gravenberch: Expect a midfield tussle as Chelsea’s Fernández  tries to contain one of Liverpool's creative forces.

• Jorrel Hato (Chelsea): Hato's speed and intelligence in defence could be vital for Chelsea's chances of keeping Liverpool quiet.

• Alexis Mac Allister (Liverpool): Mac Allister's ability to dictate play from midfield will be crucial for Liverpool's strategy against Chelsea.

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