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Liverpool vs Chelsea prediction and stats: Will Reds hold on to top spot?

Liverpool vs Chelsea prediction and stats: Will Reds hold onto top spot?

Liverpool host Chelsea after the international break looking to hold onto top spot in the Premier League.

Three Liverpool vs Chelsea predictions

Liverpool 2-0 Chelsea (10/1 with Sky Bet)

Liverpool are unbeaten in their last nine meetings with Chelsea across all competitions, while the Reds have won their last six matches across all competitions.

Luis Diaz to score anytime (Odds TBC)

Luis Diaz has scored two goals in his last three games against Chelsea.

Under 2.5 goals (2/1 with Sky Bet)

10 of the last 11 meetings between these sides have featured two goals or less.

How both teams go into Liverpool vs Chelsea

Anyone hoping for a Liverpool wobble after their shock 1-0 defeat at home to Nottingham Forest have been sorely disappointed. The Reds have been perfect since then, winning all six of their matches across all competitions, most recently battling to a 1-0 victory away at Crystal Palace. As a result, Arne Slot’s men sit top of the Premier League, a point clear of Manchester City and Arsenal.

Chelsea, meanwhile, will be disappointed with their 1-1 draw at home to Nottingham Forest last time out, even if they did come from behind. Even so, that means the Blues are now unbeaten in their last seven matches across all competitions in a run that’s helped them climb to fourth in the Premier League, just four points behind Liverpool.

Liverpool vs Chelsea team news

Liverpool team news

This game is still a while away, but there are major doubts regarding Liverpool No.1 Alisson, who came off with a hamstring injury against Crystal Palace. Arne Slot has already suggested it could take weeks for him to return to fitness.

Chelsea team news

Chelsea are close to having a fully fit squad available at the time of writing and may even be able to welcome Reece James back to the squad for this match, although he may require a couple more weeks.

Liverpool vs Chelsea head-to-head

Liverpool haven’t lost to Chelsea in any competition since March 2021, when Mason Mount handed the Blues a 1-0 victory at Anfield.

How to watch Liverpool vs Chelsea live

Liverpool vs Chelsea is scheduled for 4:30pm (UK time) on Sunday, 20th October, and will be broadcast live in the UK on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Premier League.

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