Match

Liverpool vs Chelsea: prediction and stats

Premier LeagueRegular Season - 34Kick-off on May 1, 2027 at 02:00 PM (UTC)Anfield, Liverpool

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The Footlab model makes Liverpool the favourite at 44%, against 24% for a draw and 32% for Chelsea. The most likely score is 1-1.

This model is measured at 53.9% 1X2 accuracy on a temporal hold-out, against 33.3% for random guessing. See the measured accuracy

Probabilities recomputed on Aug 25, 2026 — the full match card is recomputed continuously until kick-off.

Who will win Liverpool vs Chelsea?

A very open match: only 30 Elo points separate Liverpool (2,205) and Chelsea (2,175).

Liverpool win44 %
Draw24 %
Chelsea win32 %

What is the recent form of both teams?

Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Liverpool have 5 wins, 4 draws and 6 defeats; Chelsea have 6, 2 and 7.

The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.

Liverpool
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
Aug 23, 2026Newcastle(away)2-2Premier League
Aug 16, 2026Como(home)0-0Friendlies Clubs
Aug 9, 2026Monaco(home)2-3Friendlies Clubs
Aug 2, 2026Leeds(home)2-4Premier League - Summer Series
Jul 29, 2026Wrexham(home)1-0Premier League - Summer Series
Chelsea
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
Aug 24, 2026Fulham(away)3-2Premier League
Aug 15, 2026Real Sociedad(home)3-1Friendlies Clubs
Aug 9, 2026Johor Darul Takzim FC(away)3-3Friendlies Clubs
Aug 8, 2026AC Milan(home)3-0Friendlies Clubs
Aug 5, 2026Juventus(home)0-1Friendlies Clubs

What does the head-to-head say?

Across the last 6 meetings: 3 Liverpool win(s), 1 draw(s), 2 Chelsea win(s).

DateScoreCompetition
May 9, 2026Liverpool 1-1 ChelseaPremier League
Oct 4, 2025Chelsea 2-1 LiverpoolPremier League
May 4, 2025Chelsea 3-1 LiverpoolPremier League
Oct 20, 2024Liverpool 2-1 ChelseaPremier League
Feb 25, 2024Chelsea 0-1 LiverpoolLeague Cup
Jan 31, 2024Liverpool 4-1 ChelseaPremier League

Last archived meeting: Liverpool vs Chelsea on May 9, 2026

How many goals should we expect?

Liverpool score 1.6 and concede 1.7 goals per match over their last 15; Chelsea score 1.7 and concede 1.7. The model gives a 62% probability of over 2.5 goals and 64% for both teams to score.

ClubGoals scored / matchGoals conceded / matchClean sheetsBoth teams scoredOver 2.5 goals
Liverpool1.61.7310/158/15
Chelsea1.71.729/1510/15

Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.

Where do both teams sit in the table?

Liverpool sit 10th in Premier League (1 points from 1 matches) and Chelsea sit 6th (3 points from 1 matches).

2026-27 standings
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6Chelsea1100323
10Liverpool1010221

Verdict, probable XI and verified absences

The full match card recomputes this prediction continuously until kick-off: multi-market verdict, player-by-player probable XI and web-verified absences.

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No odds, no affiliation: the method is published and the accuracy is measured.

How does Footlab compute this prediction?

The model combines both teams' Elo ratings (anchored by competition pool), their recent form weighted by opponent strength, home advantage and a Poisson matrix for scorelines. Its accuracy is measured continuously on the predictions actually published. Methodology and measured accuracy

Frequently asked questions

Who is the favourite for Liverpool vs Chelsea?
The Footlab model makes Liverpool the favourite at 44%, against 24% for a draw and 32% for Chelsea.
Where and when is Liverpool vs Chelsea played?
Liverpool vs Chelsea is played on May 1, 2027 at 02:00 PM (UTC) at Anfield, in the Premier League.
Will there be over 2.5 goals?
The Footlab model gives a 62% probability of at least three goals in this match.
How reliable is this prediction?
The Footlab model is measured at 53.9% correct 1X2 outcomes on a temporal hold-out, against 33.3% for random guessing. The breakdown by competition and Elo gap is published on the accuracy page.

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