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Chelsea v Liverpool match Preview
New champions Liverpool will get a guard of honour at Stamford Bridge in their first match since winning a 20th top-flight title.
Arne Slot’s side have scored in each of their last 30 Premier League games and will not be expecting to take their foot off the gas despite already securing glory.
#CHELIV memories… 📸🔴 pic.twitter.com/lNwRi0glah
— Liverpool FC (@LFC) May 2, 2025
Chelsea have not beaten the Reds in their last 10 meetings in all competitions, with seven of those games ending as a draw.
Enzo Maresca’s side remain firmly in the race for a Champions League spot and a win would be a big boost for them.
Chelsea v Liverpool team news
Maresca was able to leave out several first-teamers and still thrash Djurgarden in the first leg of their Conference League semi-final on Thursday night.
Cole Palmer, Moises Caicedo and Nicolas Jackson all came off the bench in Sweden and could come straight back into the starting line-up.
Wesley Fofana is injured but Robert Sanchez and Christopher Nkunku could both be available.
Liverpool could have Conor Bradley back in the fold after injury but Joe Gomez remains sidelined.
Expected line-ups for Chelsea v Liverpool
Chelsea: Sanchez; Gusto, Chalobah, Colwill, Cucurella; Caicedo, Fernandez; Madueke, Palmer, Neto; Jackson
Liverpool: Alisson; Alexander-Arnold, Quansah, Van Dijk, Tsimikas; Gravenberch, Jones; Salah, Elliott, Gakpo; Diaz
The stats
- In 14 of the last 16 Chelsea matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 9 of the last 11 Chelsea matches in the Premier League, the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 5 of the last 7 Chelsea matches in the Premier League, the sum of goals was under 1.5
- Chelsea have won 3 of the last 4 home matches in the Premier League and the sum of goals was under 1.5
- Chelsea have won 3 of the last 4 home matches in the Premier League while scoring less than 1.5 goals
- In 6 of the last 8 Liverpool matches the sum of goals was over 2.5
- Liverpool have won 3 of the last 4 away matches and the sum of goals was under 2.5
- Liverpool have won 3 of the last 4 away matches while scoring less than 2.5 goals
- In 3 of the last 4 Liverpool away matches the sum of goals was under 2.5
- Liverpool have won 3 of the last 4 away matches and the sum of goals was under 3.5
How to watch Chelsea v Liverpool
The match will be broadcast in the UK live on Sky Sports Main Event and Premier League, and can be streamed on Sky platforms and through Now.
Prediction
Chelsea may well need the points more than Liverpool but nothing is stopping Arne Slot’s side this season.
Chelsea 1-2 Liverpool
