Chelsea vs Liverpool 10/3 Bet Builder – Mark O’Haire
It’s been a difficult couple of weeks for both Chelsea and Liverpool. The Blues have suffered back-to-back Premier League defeats to fall seven points off the summit, whilst Liverpool head to Stamford Bridge following alarming displays in successive losses against Crystal Palace and Galatasaray.
Injury and selection issues have also blighted both clubs. Enzo Marasca is still without Cole Palmer, whilst Nathanial Chalobah is suspended, joining fellow defenders Levi Colwill and Tosin Adarabioyo on the sidelines with Wesley Fofana also rated doubtful.
Meanwhile, Alisson will be absent for Liverpool with Hugo Ekitike a potential loss after the French forward was withdrawn early in Istanbul. Arne Slot has plenty of other decisions to make too, with Ibrahima Konate’s form at centre-half a major concern, whilst right-back continues to be a problem position for the Reds.
Result – Tie
The draw looks a big runner on Saturday evening. Eight of the last 11 meetings between Chelsea and Liverpool have ended all-square, including five of the most recent six encounters at Stamford Bridge. The Reds are winless here since 2018 in the Premier League and have tabled a solitary success across their last 10 trips to the Blues.
Total Goals – Under 4.5
Having already suggested a play on the stalemate, including Under 4.5 Goals gives us the 0-0, 1-1 and 2-2 correct scores to cheer on. Chelsea have been far from convincing since clinching the Club World Cup trophy, whilst Liverpool have underwhelmed of late. A massive 32 of the last 34 meetings have seen the Under 4.5 Goals angle pay-out.
Team Corners – Chelsea Over 2.5
Chelsea have forced three corners or more in all their Premier League matches this season and falling short of that total by one in the Champions League away at Bayern Munich. Liverpool have faced 3+ corners in six of their eight EPL and UCL dates thus far, even allowing at least six corners in half of those eight overall encounters.
