Liverpool vs Chelsea: preview, free tip and statistics

27.08.2021 09:00

Both teams have shown in recent rounds that they have ambitions to become English champions and could pose the biggest threat to Manchester City's title defence. They will now face each other at Anfield, where Liverpool will welcome Chelsea of London. 

Background information, news and team form

Liverpool managed to win in their two opening duels in the top English competition. In the first round, the 2019-2020 champion took on newcomer Norwich, managing a 0-3 win at Carrow Road after goals from Jota, Salah, and substitute Firmino. In the second game of the season, Liverpool challenged visiting Burnley at home. The visitors presented an honest defensive work, but they couldn't resist Liverpool's pressure for a long time when Diego Jota scored in the 18th minute. Mohamed Salah added another goal before half-time, but his goal was disallowed for offside. In the second half, Mane sealed the win in the 69th minute for the final 2-0.

Like Liverpool, Chelsea of London managed to win their opening two Premier League games. In the first round, the Blues welcomed another London side, Crystal Palace, to Stamford Bridge. Patrick Vieira's team was seen to be going through an age change and will be playing more for relegation this season. Thomas Tuchel's men managed to beat the Eagles 3-0 after goals from Alonso, Pulisic, and Chalobah. In the second round, the London Lions had another London derby, this time against their north London neighbors Arsenal. In this match, new signing Romelu Lukaku made his debut and managed to score a goal and the Blues dominated this match 0:2.

 

 

Betdoin's view of the match 

Liverpool the Reds enter this match as the bookmakers' favorites at odds of 2.48. The odds for the visitors are around 2.9. The bookmakers are expecting a rather cautious match, with the goal line this time not moving to the usual 2.5 but rather 2/2.25. Our clever Betodin algorithm agrees with this and recommends underdog bets for this match. 

 

 

Absentees and estimated line-ups 

Kostas Tsimikas has filled in very well for his teammate Andy Robertson at left-back, however, after returning to the bench in the last game he is expected to be the number one choice in this duel. Brazilian Fabinho, who did not start the last game due to the death of his father remains a doubt for now. On the other hand, Alex-Oxlade Chamberlain should be available after the birth of his child. 

Chelsea report no new injured players and the only two players who will thus not be available to Thomas Tuchel remain Englishman Loftus-Cheek and American Pulisic, due to Covid 19.

Liverpool - estimated line-up:

Alisson - Alexander-Arnold, Van Dijk, Matip, Robertson - Keita, Henderson, Thiago - Salah, Firmino, Mane

Chelsea - estimated line-up:

Mendy - Azpilicueta, Christensen, Rudiger - James, Jorginho, Kante, Alonso - Mount, Werner - Lukaku

 

Free tip for Liverpool vs Chelsea - under 2,5 goals (1,80)

 

Frequently asked questions about the match Liverpool vs Chelsea:

Where to watch Liverpool vs Chelsea live on TV?  The match is live on SKY GO Extra, Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Ultra HD, Sky Sports Premier League.

What players to watch during the match? Lukaku, Mount, Van Dijk, Salah. 

Who is the favorite for the match? According to the bookmakers, Liverpool is the favorite (2.48).

How did the last game between the two teams end? Liverpool 0-1 Chelsea, 4/3/2021. 

What time does the game start? Kick-off at 18:30. 

What stadium will the game be played in? Anfield (Liverpool)

Where can I find the match at Betdoin? You can find the full statistics here.

 

 

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