Chelsea vs Liverpool prediction: ENGLAND: Premier League betting tips on match 2025-05-03 15:30.
[p]Chelsea appear to be peaking at the perfect time, with form in the Premier League starting to line up with their European exploits. Domestically, they’ve lost just one of their last eight matches (W5, D2) which has lifted them to fifth place and into the UEFA Champions League spots, while in Europe they already have one foot in the UEFA Conference League final after a 4-1 first-leg win over Djurgården in midweek. [/p]
[p]The Blues’ fine form will be put to the ultimate test when newly-crowned Premier League champions Liverpool make their way to Stamford Bridge, a team Chelsea haven’t beaten in any of the last ten H2Hs (D5, L5). History says victory may elude them once again, as in their previous six Premier League games against a team already crowned champions, they’ve only won once (D2, L3).[/p]
[p]This title will mean more than most to Liverpool fans, as it draws them level with bitter rivals Manchester United on 20 top-flight crowns. The big question will be whether there’ll be any hangover after their title-winning celebrations last weekend, or whether history will repeat itself and see the Reds claim their first league double over Chelsea since 2019/20, the last time they won the league. [/p]
[p]Arne Slot could also become only the third Reds boss to win both of his first two league games against Chelsea. Continuing the title party on the road should be no problem for Liverpool, who comfortably boast the best travelling record in the Premier League this season (W11, D5, L1), despite their last trip to London ending in a 3-2 defeat to Fulham. [/p]
[p]Players to watch: Chelsea’s Nicolas Jackson is back amongst the goals with three in his last two matches, while he was also on target in the reverse fixture (L 2-1). As usual, the star that day was Mohamed Salah, who scored and assisted for Liverpool, and all eyes will be on the Egyptian once again, since he’s now one goal involvement away from equalling the all-time record for direct goal contributions in a single Premier League season, currently standing at 37. [/p]
[p]Hot streak: Liverpool are unbeaten in their last 20 Premier League games in May since a 1-0 defeat at Stamford Bridge in 2018 (W16, D4).[/p]
[p][i]Written by Peter Stavrinou[/i][/p]