Premier League champions Liverpool welcome Chelsea to Anfield in a Matchday 36 encounter, with both sides keen on getting a result to boost their European dreams.
Ayomide Oguntimehin provides the lowdown for the May 9 matchup.
Liverpool vs Chelsea match preview
Liverpool enter this clash on the back of a disappointing 3-2 defeat to Manchester United in their last outing which ended their three-match winning run. The Reds have endured a difficult campaign, which has seen them struggle to defend their league title.
They are currently fourth in the standings with 58 points, level on points with fifth place Aston Villa, with only three games to go and need a win to keep their chances of a top five finish alive. The six-time European champions have won 17 games in the league this season, recording seven draws and have lost 11 times so far.
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Chelsea, on the other hand, have been in a slump since March and have not won a Premier League game since they defeated Aston Villa two months ago. The Blues have already dismissed their second permanent manager of the season when they sacked Liam Rosenior last month.
But his successor, Calum McFarlane, also lost his first league match in charge, going down 3-1 at home to Nottingham Forest. The West London side can no longer finish in the top five this season and are now looking to at least finish in the Europa League spot after a difficult spell.
Best betting odds
Home (Liverpool) to Win or Draw – 1.30 (via 1xBet)
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— Liverpool FC (@LFC) May 5, 2026
Prediction
Liverpool are the better side at the moment and they are expected to come out strong of this clash by securing a favourable result that moves them closer to qualifying for next season’s Champions League.
Liverpool vs Chelsea Head-to-Head record
(Last five meetings)
- 04.10.2025 – Chelsea 2-1 Liverpool
- 04.05.2025 – Chelsea 3-1 Liverpool
- 20.10.2024 – Liverpool 2-1 Chelsea
- 25.02.2024 – Chelsea 0-1 Liverpool
- 31.01.2024 – Liverpool 4-1 Chelsea
Liverpool have slightly edged recent meetings between both sides, winning three of their last dive matches across all competitions. However, Chelsea have won the last two, including a 2-1 result earlier in the season.
Recent form: Liverpool
Liverpool have been very inconsistent this season and had won their last three league games before suffering a 3-2 defeat at Manchester United in their last match.
The Reds have won only three of their last seven Premier League matches and have only managed to keep one clean sheet during this period.
However, they have won their last two at home, with their last defeat at Anfield coming in a 2-1 loss to Manchester City in February.
Recent form: Chelsea
Chelsea are on a poor run of form which has seen them lose their last six games in the Premier League and they have only managed to score a single goal during this period.
The Blues have only won two of their last 10 matches across all competitions, losing eight of these matches and they have not kept a clean sheet in the league in any of their last 13 outings.
Player to watch
Tosin Adarabioyo (Chelsea)
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Super Eagles target Tosin Adarabioyo has started Chelsea’s last two games across all competitions and is in contention to start once again when they visit Liverpool.
The 28-year-old offers aerial threat and composure on the ball and will be looking to help the Blues keep a first Premier League clean sheet since January.
