Chelsea vs Liverpool Preview
Venue: Stamford Bridge, London, England
When: Sunday, May 4, 2025
The Premier League 2024-25 fixture of Chelsea vs Liverpool will present an opportunity for Enzo Maresca‘s Chelsea to boost their UEFA Champions League (UCL) qualification hopes for next season. On the other hand, Arne Slot‘s Liverpool have already clinched this season’s league title before their trip to Stamford Bridge this weekend.
After 34 games in this Premier League season, Chelsea currently sits in the 5th spot with 60 points to their tally. The Blues are unbeaten in their last 5 league matches. They won their last two league outings against Fulham and Everton, respectively. However, they might need to continue this winning momentum as clubs like Nottingham Forest and Aston Villa closely follow Chelsea in the race for the UCL qualification.
As far as Liverpool is concerned, even though they have secured this season’s Premier League title after winning in their previous league outing against Tottenham Hotspur, Arne Slot would want to bag as many points as his team can to signify their domination at the top of the table. The Reds have won four and lost just 1 out of their previous 5 league matches. Slot’s side dismantled Spurs via a scoreline of 5-1 in their last Premier League outing. Liverpool currently tops the league standings with 82 points.
Chelsea vs Liverpool possible lineups
Chelsea
The Blues face injury concerns in the form of players like Mykhailo Mudryk, David Datro Fofana, Malo Gusto, and Marc Guiu. However, Enzo Maresca still has a solid roster of players available to choose his starting 11 against Liverpool on Sunday. He is likely to go with the same team that featured in their 1-0 win against Everton at Stamford Bridge.
Chelsea predicted 11 [Likely team formation: 3-4-2-1]
R. Sanchez (GK), M. Cucurella, L. Colwill, T. Chalobah, C. Madueke, R. Lavia, M. Caicedo, P. Neto, E. Fernandez, C. Palmer, and N. Jackson
Liverpool
Despite already clinching the Premier League title, Arne Slot may prefer to go with a strong lineup against Chelsea. Apart from the defender Joseph Gomez being on the sidelines, no other major injury concerns hinder the Reds at this moment in time.
Liverpool predicted 11 [Likely team formation: 4-2-3-1]
Alisson, T. Alexander-Arnold, I. Konate, V. van Dijk, A. Robertson, R. Gravenberch, A. MacAllister, Mo Salah, D. Szoboszlai, C. Gakpo, and L. Diaz
Chelsea vs Liverpool stats:
In the last 5 matches between Chelsea and Liverpool, the Reds hold the upper hand, with 3 wins to their tally. Both the other games were draws.
Last 5 matches- Head-to-Head
Liverpool 2-1 Chelsea | Premier League | October 20, 2024
Chelsea 0-1 Liverpool | League Cup | February 25, 2024
Liverpool 4-1 Chelsea | Premier League | February 01, 2024
Chelsea 1-1 Liverpool |Premier League | August 13, 2023
Chelsea 0-0 Liverpool | Premier League | April 05, 2023
[Stats by: Oddspedia]
Chelsea vs Liverpool Prediction
Backed by the home advantage, Enzo Maresca’s Chelsea might fancy themselves to surprise Liverpool at Stamford Bridge. However, to come out victorious over Arne Slot’s Liverpool, the Blues have to be at their very best. Even a tie might not be that bad a result for the London-based side. On the other side, the Merseyside club will look to continue their winning streak, despite securing the Premier League title with 4 games to go. All in all, the match promises to be a thrilling encounter.
Predicted Score: Chelsea 2-2 Liverpool
