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Chelsea vs Liverpool Preview: Odds, Tips, and Prediction

Date: 04 October 2025 Kick-off (UK Time): 19:30 Venue: Stamford Bridge Chelsea welcome the league leaders Liverpool to Stamford Bridge in a Premier League game that seldom disappoints on Saturday, 04 October 2025. Games between these two sides are always end-to-end, so this is an exciting clash to look forward to with lots of value for all the Premier League betting fans out there.

Thierry Henry
Nigel Naicker

Last updated: 2025-04-30

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Liverpool's Curtis Jones battles with Chelsea's Cole Palmer during the Premier League match

Curtis Jones battles and Cole Palmer/Getty Images

Chelsea host the log leaders Liverpool in London in what promises to be an exciting clash in the capital. Both these sides suffered defeats last weekend, and will be aiming to get back to winning ways on Saturday evening. The previous few games between these outfits have been a treat to watch for the neutral, and much of the same is expected when they clash in match week seven of the Premier League.

Pre-Game Odds and Win Probability

  1. Home: 9/4 (3.25) – 32.8% 

  2. Draw: 5/2 (3.50) – 33.8%

  3. Away: 23/20 (2.15) – 33.4%

    Odds courtesy of Betway subject to change.

Head-to-Head Record

  1. 05/04/25 – Chelsea 3-1 Liverpool 

  2. 10/20/24 – Liverpool 2-1 Chelsea

  3. 01/31/24 – Liverpool 4-1 Chelsea

  4. 13/08/23 – Chelsea 1-1 Liverpool 

  5. 04/04/23 – Chelsea 0-0 Liverpool 

Chelsea Current Form – WDDWW

Enzo Maresca’s side started the league unbeaten in their opening four games, but have since suffered back-to-back defeats against Manchester United and Brighton and Hove Albion respectively. The Italian will be expecting a reaction on Saturday against the champions. 

Key Players to watch

  • Enzo Fernandez
    The Argentine has been flourishing in a more advanced role for the Blues and has the numbers to show for it, registering four goals and assists combined in his six appearances this season. 
  • Reece James 
    The Chelsea captain has been looking back to his best lately and has featured in all six games for Maresca’s side in the Premier League. James is one of the best full-backs in the league, and his fitness will be key to Chelsea’s season. 
  • Pedro Neto
    The Portuguese international is a handful to deal with. Neto has blistering pace and a bag of tricks which is a devastating combo to defend against. 

Chelsea Team News

The home side will be without Levi Colwill (Knee) and Liam Delap (hamstring) who are both long-term injuries. Additionally, Dario Essugo has a thigh problem, Cole Palmer is suffering from a groin strain, while Tosin Adarabioyo has a calf issue. Wesley Fofana should be fit after suffering a concussion. 

Enzo Fernandez of Chelsea reacts during the Premier League match

Enzo Fernandez /Getty Images

Liverpool Current Form – WWLWW

Arne Slot’s side won all five of their opening fixtures only to taste defeat in match week six in their most recent encounter against Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park. The Dutchman will expect a response to that narrow defeat when they travel to the Bridge. 

Mohamed Salah of Liverpool applauds the fans during the Premier League

Mohamed Salah /Getty Images

Key Players to watch

  • Hugo Ekitikie 
    The new striker has settled in well at Anfield. Ekitike has already got four goal contributions in his five Premier League matches for the Reds. 
  • Dominik Szoboszlai
    The Hungarian is a versatile midfielder who can also play at right-back. The 24-year-old has elite ball-striking ability and can shoot with both his feet. 
  • Alexander Isak 
    The world’s most expensive striker got his first goal for Liverpool in their EFL Cup tie against Southampton last week and will be eager to score his first goal in the Premier League for his new side. 

Liverpool Team News

Slot is only missing Giovanni Leoni from his squad and will have a fully fit side to choose from when the Blues come to town. It will be a selection headache for the Dutchman who has serious quality to choose from. 

Predicted Line-Ups

  1. Chelsea (4-3-3): Sanchez, Gusto, Fofana, Adarabioyo, Cucurella, Caicedo, Enzo Fernandez, Neto, Santos, Estevao, Pedro

  2. Liverpool (4-2-3-1): Alisson, Bradley, Konate, Van Dijk, Kerkez, Gravenberch, Mac Allister, Salah, Szoboszlai, Wirtz, Isak 

Suggested Bets

Given what’s at stake and each team’s recent form, the following football betting picks align with how this match is expected to unfold.

  1. Over 2.5 Goals: There has been over 2.5 goals in three of the previous five games between Chelsea and Liverpool. (57/100 with 10Bet) 

  2. Both Teams to Score (Yes): Both teams found the back of the net in four of the five previous games between them. (1/2 with Betway)

Value Bets

Understanding key betting rules can also help ensure clarity when navigating different markets and potential outcomes.

  1. Draw and Both Teams to Score: There is a lot riding on this tie, and considering the recent results of both teams, they could share the spoils in a goalfest. (3/1 with Betway)

  2. Mohamed Salah Anytime Goal Scorer: The Egyptian King seems to always find the back of the net against his former employers. (Forecast odds: 3/1. Odds available close to kick-off with Bet UK)

Prediction: Draw and Both Teams to Score 

Chelsea have been unlucky lately, and they have a squad capable of getting a result against the champions. Maresca’s side will be aiming to get a positive outcome after their back-to-back defeats, while the same could be said for Slot’s side after they lost their first game of the season in the competition last weekend. 

That being said, expect these sides to cancel each other out in a high-scoring affair at the Bridge. New players can also benefit from a sign-up bonus when placing value bets like these, giving them extra balance to work with.

Thierry Henry
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With a decade of sports writing expertise, Nigel Naicker has crafted compelling content across football leagues like the Premier League and UEFA Champions League, as well as cricket and UFC. A passionate storyteller since 2014, Nigel joins the SportsBoom team, ready to deliver insightful narratives across various sports disciplines.

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