Liverpool vs Chelsea: Premier League Battle for Top Spot

Liverpool vs Chelsea on October 20th delivers exciting Premier League action. Don’t miss this battle between two English giants!  Arne Slot’s Liverpool have gotten off to a great start this season, sitting atop the table currently in the Premier League. However, the international break disrupted their fine winning run as their first and so far only defeat came against Nottingham Forest. However, still, Liverpool does possess the best defense in the league, having let in just two goals this season.

The response was emphatic, as the Reds have returned to winning ways thanks to six straight victories in three different competitions, and are ready to go against an in-form Chelsea team at Anfield. History is also on their side, having lost just two of their last 17 meetings with Chelsea. Additionally, they have been great on the big stage, claiming four wins against Chelsea in Cup finals.

By contrast, Chelsea can look ahead to this tie full of confidence. Enzo Maresca’s battling side drew 1-1 against Nottingham Forest, following a run of five back-to-back victories in all competitions. They have also shown strength, having won all three of their encounters this term. Chelsea, though, will be looking to continue with this and make history as the Blues seek a fourth successive Premier League away win for only the third time in their history.

Form Guide

Liverpool: WWWWWW

Liverpool enters this match full of confidence after their narrow 1-0 win over Crystal Palace, but Slot’s men controlled the game with 68% ball possession. Diogo Jota scored the winning goal in the early minutes of the game. As a season, Liverpool’s defence has been pretty tight as they have conceded just three in the last six matches. In the last six league confrontations, Liverpool has not lost to Chelsea.

Chelsea: WWWWWD

Chelsea finally saw their winning run come to an end, with a draw against Nottingham Forest, but Maresca’s side have been in fine form. They had 67% of the possession, and eight shots on target. They might be doing quite finely at Stamford Bridge, but Chelsea have struggled on their trips to Anfield.

Liverpool vs Chelsea: Key Players to Watch

• Virgil van Dijk (Liverpool)

Van Dijk scored the winner in extra time to help Liverpool defeat Chelsea 1-0 in the EFL Cup back in January and will be instrumental in keeping another clean sheet for his team against the Blues.

• Nicolas Jackson (Chelsea)

Jackson is Chelsea’s main man in front of this season, with three goals to his name. A known poacher for early goals in matches, two of his three goals have been away from home, which in those standards makes him a threat to Liverpool’s robust defense.

Liverpool vs Chelsea: Predicted lineups

Liverpool:Kelleher; Alexander-Arnold, Konate, Van Dijk, Robertson; Jones, Gravenberch; Salah, Szoboszlai, Gakpo; Jota

Chelsea: Sanchez; Gusto, Disasi, Colwill, Veiga; Caicedo, Fernandez; Madueke, Palmer, Sancho; Jackson

Betting Opportunities and Odds

For those looking to place a bet, the odds as shown on the GSB platform are heavily in favor of Liverpool:

• Liverpool win (1.65): Slot’s men are favorites, having been near unbeatable at Anfield.
• Chelsea win (4.80): Even though Chelsea has been in good form, they are still considered outsiders for this match, but their away record gives promise of an upset.

Liverpool vs Chelsea: Prediction

Although Chelsea possessing the quality to trouble Liverpool, we still believe that the Reds will come out on top in a tight encounter—one where the home team comes out winning with the result 2-1.