Head-to-Head History

Chelsea finally broke a ten-game winless run against Liverpool (D5, L5) with a 3-1 victory at Stamford Bridge late last season, and now could register back-to-back home league wins over the Reds for the first time since 2006.

Hot Stats and Streaks

Chelsea have scored exactly once before half-time in seven of their last nine home matches.

Chelsea are winless in their last five Premier League home games against the reigning champions (D1, L4).

Pre-round, Liverpool’s six Premier League games this season have featured a league-high eight goals after the 80th minute.

None of Liverpool’s last eight games have been decided by more than one goal.

Key Players to Watch and Missing Players

João Pedro was sent off in midweek but it’s usually goals he gets at home, with five of his last six Premier League strikes coming in home games. He’ll have to get past Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk, who has scored in each of the last two seasons against Chelsea, and could be a late threat with his last four goals for the Reds coming in the 80th minute or later. 

As well as being without Cole Palmer, Chelsea’s defensive injury crisis is compounded by a suspension for Trevoh Chalobah after his red card last week. Alisson and Hugo Ekitike were both taken off injured for Liverpool in midweek.

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