Explore My Football Facts' detailed preview for Liverpool vs Chelsea in the Premier League. Stats, odds, predictions, and lineups for the 12:30 BST match.
Fixture Information
| Fixture | Liverpool vs Chelsea |
|---|---|
| Competition | Premier League |
| Date | Saturday, 09 May 2026 |
| Kick-off | 12:30 BST |
| Venue | Anfield |
Match Prediction: Liverpool 1-1 Chelsea
Prediction Stats
Fulltime Result Probability
Both Teams To Score Probability
Over/Under 2.5 Probability
Last 5 Meetings
| League | Date | Match | Score | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premier League | 04 Oct 2025 |  Chelsea vs  Liverpool |
2 – 1 | Stamford Bridge |
| Premier League | 04 May 2025 | Chelsea vs Liverpool |
3 – 1 | Stamford Bridge |
| Premier League | 20 Oct 2024 | Liverpool vs Chelsea |
2 – 1 | Anfield |
| Premier League | 31 Jan 2024 | Liverpool vs Chelsea |
4 – 1 | Anfield |
| Premier League | 13 Aug 2023 | Chelsea vs Liverpool |
1 – 1 | Stamford Bridge |
Liverpool come into this at Anfield with a much stronger recent league return than Chelsea, and that alone points towards the home side having the clearer edge. Liverpool have won three of their last five league matches, while Chelsea have lost all five of theirs, so the form book is firmly against the visitors. With no xG data available, the safest read is that Liverpool should have more control of the game and more reliable attacking output.
Chelsea’s best route is likely to be keeping the game tight and leaning on transitions, but their recent results suggest they have struggled to do that consistently. Liverpool’s recent wins over Crystal Palace, Everton and Fulham show they can get results against different types of opposition, even if the loss at Manchester United was a reminder they are not flawless. Match Prediction: Liverpool 2-0 Chelsea
Form Guide & Team Overview
Liverpool
Liverpool’s league form is still positive overall, with three wins from their last five. They beat Crystal Palace 3-1 at home, Everton 2-1 away and Fulham 2-0 at home, which suggests they have been able to find enough goals to get over the line.
There has been a setback in the 2-3 loss at Manchester United, and the 1-2 defeat at Brighton & Hove Albion shows they can be exposed away from home. Even so, the recent pattern is still much stronger than Chelsea’s, and Liverpool arrive with a better points return and more momentum.
Liverpool Last 5 Results
| League | Date | Match | Score | Result | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premier League | 3 May 2026 |  Manchester United vs Liverpool |
3 – 2 | L | Old Trafford |
| Premier League | 25 Apr 2026 | Liverpool vs  Crystal Palace |
3 – 1 | W | Anfield |
| Premier League | 19 Apr 2026 |  Everton vs Liverpool |
1 – 2 | W | Hill Dickinson Stadium |
| Premier League | 11 Apr 2026 | Liverpool vs  Fulham |
2 – 0 | W | Anfield |
| Premier League | 21 Mar 2026 |  Brighton & Hove Albion vs Liverpool |
2 – 1 | L | The American Express Community Stadium |
Chelsea
Chelsea’s league form is poor, with five defeats in a row. They have lost 1-3 to Nottingham Forest, 0-3 to Brighton & Hove Albion, 0-1 to Manchester United, 0-3 to Manchester City and 0-3 to Everton, which is a run that offers very little encouragement.
The all-competitions picture is only slightly better because it includes a 1-0 FA Cup win over Leeds United, but that does not change the broader trend. Chelsea have been struggling for goals and have also been conceding heavily, so they come into Anfield under clear pressure.
Chelsea Last 5 Results
| League | Date | Match | Score | Result | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premier League | 4 May 2026 | Chelsea vs  Nottingham Forest |
1 – 3 | L | Stamford Bridge |
| Premier League | 21 Apr 2026 | Brighton & Hove Albion vs Chelsea |
3 – 0 | L | The American Express Community Stadium |
| Premier League | 18 Apr 2026 | Chelsea vs Manchester United |
0 – 1 | L | Stamford Bridge |
| Premier League | 12 Apr 2026 | Chelsea vs  Manchester City |
0 – 3 | L | Stamford Bridge |
| Premier League | 21 Mar 2026 | Everton vs Chelsea |
3 – 0 | L | Hill Dickinson Stadium |
Team News & Injury Report
Liverpool
- Alexander Isak (Groin Injury)
Chelsea
- Alejandro Garnacho (Unknown Injury)
- Pedro Neto (Unknown Injury)
Lineups & Tactical Setup
Liverpool (4-2-2-2)
Predicted lineup: Freddie Woodman (Goalkeeper), Andrew Robertson (Defender), Curtis Jones (Defender), Ibrahima Konaté (Defender), Virgil van Dijk (Defender), Alexis Mac Allister (Midfielder), Cody Gakpo (Midfielder), Jeremie Frimpong (Midfielder), Ryan Gravenberch (Midfielder), Dominik Szoboszlai (Attacker), Florian Wirtz (Attacker)
Liverpool’s predicted 4-2-2-2 should give them a compact base in midfield while still leaving enough bodies close to the forwards to press Chelsea high. The shape also looks suited to quick combinations through the centre and into the channels, with Dominik Szoboszlai and Florian Wirtz likely to be important between the lines.
Chelsea (4-2-3-1)
Predicted lineup: Robert Sánchez (Goalkeeper), Malo Gusto (Defender), Marc Cucurella (Defender), Tosin Adarabioyo (Defender), Trevoh Chalobah (Defender), Cole Palmer (Midfielder), Enzo Fernández (Midfielder), Jesse Derry (Midfielder), Moisés Caicedo (Midfielder), Roméo Lavia (Midfielder), João Pedro (Attacker)
Chelsea’s predicted 4-2-3-1 gives them a natural platform to protect the centre and feed attacks through the three behind the striker. With Cole Palmer and João Pedro in advanced roles, they should have some threat on the break if they can win the ball and move it quickly.
Key Battles & Players to Watch
| Liverpool | Chelsea | Text |
|---|---|---|
| Liverpool | Chelsea | Dominik Szoboszlai against Malo Gusto could be decisive if Liverpool can use that side to create space and carry the ball into dangerous areas. |
| Liverpool | Chelsea | Alexis Mac Allister against Cole Palmer is a key midfield contest because both can influence tempo and help their side control possession. |
| Liverpool | Chelsea | Dominik Szoboszlai is key for Liverpool because his role between midfield and attack can link play and help Liverpool turn pressure into chances. |
| Liverpool | Chelsea | João Pedro is key for Chelsea because he is the main attacking reference in the predicted shape and Chelsea need him to make their forward play count. |
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