Things aren’t looking well for both Chelsea and Liverpool ahead of their clash this Saturday. These two teams are on a bad run, and we can say that, despite what many believe, they aren’t too keen on meeting one another at this moment.

English Premier League odds suggest that the Reds are light favorites, although many believe the bookies made a mistake in their approach. Meanwhile, Chelsea’s form is stagnating, with a downward trend. Maresca is in trouble because players aren’t responding well to his tactical vision, which is reasonable, given that some haven’t had a decent pause over the previous 15 months.

All this increases the tension on both sides, and for us, who just want to watch good football, it creates an excellent atmosphere, because we expect to see a fierce and very rough battle at Stamford Bridge this Saturday.

Chelsea vs. Liverpool Preview

Chelsea

The Blues defeated Benfica this mid-week, 1-0, but that UCL win didn’t ease the fans. Chelsea has suffered three losses in its previous five appearances, conceding two or more goals in each of them. Overall, Maresca’s unit recorded just 5 wins in the last 10 games. And that’s not good at all.

Defense shows plenty of flaws, and only three clean sheets in the above-mentioned 10 appearances can’t be better proof. Now, we understand that Chelsea won the FIFA Club World Cup and that the players didn’t have any time to rest. At some point, their form has to decline, but on the other hand, the fans won’t accept any excuses.

Liverpool

The Reds have been winning a lot this year, but we must admit that a significant portion of their triumphs has come following very lucky turns of events in finishes. Crystal Palace definitely isn’t suiting Slot’s Liverpool, and after a loss in the Community Shield, the Eagles have put an end to the Reds’ 7-game winning streak.

After that, Salah and the boys had one very unpleasant experience, losing to Galata in Istanbul 1-0 in a game where they couldn’t do anything right. This loss was the last call for the Reds to wake up, because the team didn’t look well at all, especially newcomers Kerkez and Wirtz, who are playing below any expected level.

Chelsea vs. Liverpool Head to Head

So far, the Reds have a better record in the all-time series, having won 87 matches, while Chelsea has 66 victories. A tie was recorded on 46 occasions.

Last year, both teams defended their home fields, Liverpool winning 2-1 at Anfield, and Chelsea winning 3-1 at Stamford Bridge.

Four of the previous 5 events between these two clubs have seen both teams netting. At Stamford, Liverpool hasn’t posted a triumph since 2020.

Chelsea vs. Liverpool Predictions

The Reds must be aggressive; otherwise, if they lose, they will allow Arsenal, City, and Chelsea to re-enter the title race, and even slip down from the top spot if the Gunners triumph. Now that would be a huge blow to the Reds’ morale.

Chelsea can’t afford another defeat at Stamford. That especially goes for Maresca, who is feeling the heat for the first time in a long time. While we understand the Italian manager, many don’t, and if Chelsea continues to struggle, it’s only a matter of time before management begins to pressure him.

The Blues can’t defend against Liverpool, because that would be suicidal. Giving Liverpool the ball possession and the initiative is a certain way to lose a game, which means that Chelsea needs to be aggressive and fierce.

Because of all this, we pick over 2.5 goals as both teams have problems in defense, but look very solid upfront.

Pick: Over 2.5 goals

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