Soccer bettors will surely have this Saturday’s Chelsea vs. Liverpool match circled on their calendars, as two of the best best sides in the English Premier League clash on Matchday 7.
Canada Sports Betting’s predictions for this Chelsea vs. Liverpool match is for both teams to score and over 2.5 goals at -128 odds.
Chelsea vs. Liverpool predictions
Chelsea vs. Liverpool both teams to score & over 2.5 goals
Liverpool’s structural issues continued midweek as they were beaten 1-0 by Galatasaray in the Champions League. The club spent lavishly in the summer transfer window, but the new signings have seemingly upset the balance of the squad. Arne Slot’s side has frequently been overrun in midfield. The Reds have too many attacking players, which leaves gaps at the back. Liverpool are without a clean sheet in their last five competitive matches.
Although Liverpool have struggled defensively, their attack remains strong. The Reds have averaged 2.33 goals per game in the Premier League, the most in the league. Alexander Isak and Hugo Ekitike have added more firepower to what was already the most efficient forward line in the country, so we can rely on the visitors to find the net at Stamford Bridge.
Chelsea also has a star-studded attack. Cole Palmer may be out, but Joao Pedro, Estevao, and Pedro Neto all have match-winning capabilities, so you’d fancy the home side to get on the scoresheet. But much like Liverpool, there are defensive issues.
Our selection has won in four of the Blues’ last five league matches, with an average of 3.8 goals per game. There was a total xG of 4.09 in their 3-1 loss to Brighton last weekend. The clash with Arne Slot’s team should also see plenty of chances at both ends.
Both Teams To Score and Over 2.5 Goals – Yes won in both meetings between these sides last season. The most recent encounter resulted in a 3-1 win for Chelsea at Stamford Bridge. That game saw 28 attempts with an overall expected goals of 4.18. At Anfield, Liverpool ran out 2-1 victors, but both teams were credited with creating three big chances.
Match preview written by Better Collective soccer handicapper Scott Thornton.
Chelsea vs. Liverpool betting trends, news & notes
- Liverpool has scored at least once in 40 consecutive EPL matches.
- Weather forecasts for this match are calling for temperatures around 14 C and cloudy skies at Stamford Bridge, which means field conditions should be ideal. However, gusty winds reaching up to 65 km/h are possible.
- Liverpool is 3-2-1 against the spread while Chelsea is just 2-4-0 ATS this season.
- Since the beginning of last season, Arne Slot’s side has scored in 43 of 44 matches and has cleared 1.5 goals in 34 of those 44 matches, a 77% hit rate.
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