Liverpool vs Chelsea Lineups, Predictions, Injuries, Score, and Head-to-Head Stats
The 36th matchweek of the Premier League this season will see Liverpool host Chelsea at Anfield. Both teams are 10 points apart in the league table, with Liverpool in the top four positions and Chelsea in the top half.
Liverpool is 4th with 58 points, while Chelsea is 9th with 48 points. Liverpool is three points away from almost securing Champions League football, while Chelsea continues to fight for European football next season.
Last weekend, Liverpool lost 3-2 to Manchester United at Old Trafford, which confirmed Man United's qualification to the Champions League.
Chelsea lost 1-3 to Nottingham Forest at Stamford Bridge, which makes it very difficult for them to qualify for the Champions League.
Chelsea hosted Liverpool at Stamford Bridge earlier this season on October 4, 2025. Chelsea won the match 2-1 with goals from Moises Caicedo and Estevao.
Chelsea is currently on a six-game losing streak in the Premier League, while Liverpool has three wins out of their last four league games.
Expected Lineups for Liverpool and Chelsea
Liverpool
- Goalkeeper: Freddie Woodman
- Defenders: Andy Robertson, Virgil Van Dijk, Ibrahima Konate, Curtis Jones
- Midfielders: Ryan Gravenberch, Alexis Mac Allister, Dominik Szoboszlai
- Forwards: Florian Wirtz, Cody Gakpo, Jeremie Frimpong
Injuries: Alisson Becker, Giorgi Mamardashvili, Conor Bradley, Giovanni Leoni, Wataru Endo, Stefan Bajcetic, Alexander Isak, Hugo Ekitike, Mohamed Salah
Chelsea
- Goalkeeper: Filip Jorgensen
- Defenders: Marc Cucurella, Levi Colwill, Trevoh Chalobah, Malo Gusto
- Midfielders: Moises Caicedo, Reece James, Enzo Fernandez
- Forwards: Cole Palmer, Joao Pedro, Liam Delap
Injuries: Jamie Gittens, Estevao
Head to Head: Liverpool vs Chelsea (Last Five Games)
- October 4, 2025: Chelsea 2-1 Liverpool (Premier League)
- May 4, 2025: Chelsea 3-1 Liverpool (Premier League)
- October 20, 2024: Liverpool 2-1 Chelsea (Premier League)
- February 25, 2024: Chelsea 0-1 Liverpool (EFL Cup Final)
- January 31, 2024: Liverpool 4-1 Chelsea (Premier League)
Prediction: Liverpool 2-0 Chelsea
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This story was originally published May 9, 2026 at 5:00 AM.