Liverpool vs Chelsea performance analysis

Chelsea has made progress recently. The evidence is that in the last 7 matches in all competitions, the Blues have won 5, drawn 1 and lost only 1. It can be said that this is the period when coach Pochettino and his team had the highest and most stable performance. from the beginning of the 2023/24 football season.

However, a closer look will reveal that the Blues’ performance remains unproven. Of their 5 wins, they have progressed to 2 matches against First Division football teams such as Preston North End and M’boro. The remaining 3 wins in the Premier League against Luton, Crystal Palace and Fulham were all very difficult with exactly 1 goal.

That’s not to mention that all 3 of Chelsea’s losses to this champion were to clubs currently in the second half of the rankings. The Blues’ toughest battle in the past month was the encounter with Aston Villa in the FA Cup last week when Chelsea returned with a familiar face of disappointment, allowing their opponents to hold to a 0-0 draw at home. In short, the Blues’ progress still requires additional examination and is at best to be expected when they face real big opponents.

Liverpool in this main match is such a test. The Kop is in a great football season. They perform at a high level on all fronts. Liverpool won a ticket to the League Cup final after overcoming Fulham. In the FA Cup, they also won the right to advance after eliminating Norwich. In the Europa League, The Kop also has tickets to the knockout round. Most importantly, Klopp and his team are flying high at the top of the Premier League rankings with 5 points more than the pursuing group, which does not support Liverpool even when thinking about it when the current season starts.

Klopp is showing that he is an extremely good coach at eating rice and fish sauce. This season, The Kop has continuously avoided key players due to injury. But Klopp always knows how to create worthy alternatives. Salah’s absence for CAN 2023 also did not cause difficulties for Liverpool when Nunez, Jota, and Diaz took turns shining to help Liverpool maintain their winning streak. Currently, The Kop’s unsuccessful streak has extended to 9, including 6 victories.

The last 7 encounters between the two teams have resulted in draws. But with Liverpool’s sublimation, this will be the match where Anfield is in rhythm. There will be a victory for The Kop to maintain the top spot in the rankings.

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Liverpool will be without Tsimikas, Matip, and Salah due to injury. Endo is also absent because of the Asian Cup. On Chelsea’s side, they will be absent Cucurella, James, and Fofana due to injury. Jackson is also working on the CAN 2023 project.

Expected lineup Liverpool vs Chelsea

Liverpool (4-3-3): Kelleher; Gomez, Konate, Van Dijk, Robertson; Jones, Mac Allister, Gravenberch; Jota, Gakpo, Nunez

Chelsea (4-2-3-1): Petrovic; Gusto, Silva, Disasi, Chilwell; Enzo, Caicedo; Sterling, Palmer, Madeuke; Broja.

Liverpool vs Chelsea bookmaker prediction

Minimum 1 goal in the first half: Liverpool’s most recent match 14/20 had a minimum of 1 1. Chelsea’s most recent match 14/20 had a half goal. Fans must wait for the first 15 minutes before placing their trust.

Total goals are an even number: 18/22 recent encounters between the two teams had an even number of total goals. Liverpool’s most recent match on August 9 had a similar scenario. The number of stairs this time will be divisible by 2.

Both teams scored: 3/4 of Liverpool’s last matches saw both teams score and win. All of The Kop’s last 5 home matches had a similar scenario. At this time, both Liverpool and Chelsea have good attacks, but the defense does not need to be solid. If there are high chances then both teams will be on the scoreboard.

Football experts predict Liverpool vs Chelsea

Tony Adams (Sky Sports): “Liverpool is at the point of extremely good form. Pochettino’s army is still young and lacking in bravery in the great war. Liverpool will have 3 points.”

Golden statistics of the final match Liverpool vs Chelsea

Liverpool are unbeaten in 26 consecutive matches in all competitions at Anfield. The last time they lost at home was a year ago, losing to Real Madrid in the 2022/23 Champions League.