Chelsea (4-1-2) travel to face off against Liverpool (6-1-0) on Sunday, October 20th. This match will be played at Anfield in Liverpool. Liverpool is coming off a win in their previous match, while Chelsea played to a draw vs. Liverpool. The match is scheduled for 11:30 AM ET.
Chelsea vs Liverpool
Chelsea Is Coming Off A Draw
Chelsea will be looking to get back on the winning track after drawing vs. Nottingham Forest. Going into that matchup, they were the heavy favorite, with a money line of -210, despite playing at home and the match only resulted in two combined goals, falling short of the over/under goal line of 2.5 goals.
Noni Madueke was the top offensive player for Chelsea, scoring on one of his seven total shots. Cole Palmer finished the match without a goal but did hand out an assist while taking six shots. Overall, Chelsea took 22 shots and eight shots on goal.
On the defensive end, Chelsea allowed a goal on Nottingham’s only corner kick and nine shots on goal. Robert Sanchez played the entire match, finishing with eight saves. As a whole, Chelsea intercepted seven passes and finished with five blocked shots.
In the EPL standings, Chelsea is currently in 4th place with a record of 4-1-2. They have been dominant on the road, going 3-0-0, but have struggled at home, going just 1-1-2. Over their last four matches, Chelsea has gone 3-0-1, with their only draw coming against Nottingham Forest FC. After this match against Liverpool, Chelsea will return home to take on Newcastle United FC on Sunday, October 27th.
Liverpool Is Coming Off A Win
Liverpool picked up a narrow 1-0 win over Crystal Palace despite playing on the road. The money line payout for Liverpool was -157, and the one goal scored was one short of the over/under goal line going into the match.
Diogo Jota’s only goal was assisted by Cody Gakpo, with Jota taking three total shots and one shot on goal. As a team, Liverpool had four shots on goal and 16 total shots. They also finished the match with eight corner kicks.
On the defensive end, Liverpool blocked five shots and intercepted 13 passes. Alisson was the keeper for Liverpool, making four saves on Crystal Palace’s five shots on goal. He also picked up a clean sheet, which came despite Crystal Palace taking three corners.
Through seven matches, Liverpool has been the class of the EPL, going 6-1-0 and sitting atop the league table with 18 points. They have won three straight matches and have yet to lose on the road, going 4-0-0. Overall, they have been favored in all seven matches and have a record of 6-1 in those contests. Their only loss came at home to 10th-ranked Nottingham Forest. After this match, they will take on Arsenal FC on October 27th.
Chelsea Offense Breakdown
Chelsea’s attack has been potent this season, as they are averaging 2.3 goals per match, which is the second-best mark in the EPL. They have also increased their number of shots on goal in three straight matches, and they are currently fifth in the league in that category. Cole Palmer is the team’s leading scorer, as he has found the back of the net six times this season, which is the third-best mark in the EPL. He is also fourth in the league in shots on goal, and he has scored in three of his last four matches.
Liverpool Offense Breakdown
So far this season, Liverpool has been one of the most dangerous offensive teams in the EPL, ranking 4th in goals scored, shots on goal, and passing percentage. They have had more corners than their opponents in 71.4% of their matches. Luis DÃaz has been their top scorer, finding the back of the net five times, which is 4th in the league. Mohamed Salah is 2nd on the team in goals scored and leads the club in shots on goal and assists. His four assists are 3rd in the EPL.
Chelsea Defense Breakdown
Chelsea’s defense will be tested on October 6th when they face Liverpool, who has the 4th-ranked offense in the EPL. Overall, Chelsea’s defense is 7th in the league, allowing 1.1 goals per match. They are 13th in blocked shots and 17th in interceptions. Keeper Robert Sánchez is 2nd in the EPL with 33 saves and has two clean sheets. Over their last three matches, Chelsea’s defense has given up just one goal to Nottingham Forest FC, who has the 16th-ranked offense.
Liverpool Defense Breakdown
Despite facing the 2nd-ranked offense in the EPL, Liverpool’s defense has been outstanding this season, allowing just 0.3 goals per match, which is tops in the league. Keeper Alisson has started six matches and has four clean sheets, which is the second-most in the EPL. Over their last seven matches, Liverpool has allowed just two goals, and they have not allowed a goal in three of their last four matches. Overall, they have faced three of the bottom five scoring offenses in the EPL this season.
Chelsea vs Liverpool Prediction
With Liverpool coming in as the top defensive club in the EPL, we have them taking down Chelsea by a score of 2-1. Mohamed Salah is our top projected goal scorer for Liverpool. As for Chelsea, they are 4th in the EPL in shooting percentage and are taking on a Liverpool club that is just 11th in goals allowed. Look for João Félix to find the net for Chelsea.
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Last updated:October 9, 2024 Chelsea FC, Liverpool FC