Matchday 36 | Saturday, 9 May 2026 | Kick-off: 12:30 BST | Venue: Anfield
Liverpool host Chelsea in one of English football’s fiercest rivalries, and the stakes couldn’t be higher. The Reds aim for a Champions League spot, while Chelsea are in freefall, enduring their worst league run in 74 years.
Form & Standings
Liverpool (4th, 58 points)
- 17W-7D-11L | Goals: 59–47
- Anfield fortress: 10W-4D-3L | Scored 32, conceded 18 at home
- Last 5: W‑W‑W‑W‑L
- Key stat: Unbeaten in May Premier League games at Anfield since 2015
Chelsea (9th, 48 points)
- 13W-9D-13L | Goals: 54–48
- Away struggles: 7W-4D-6L | Conceded 24 goals
- Last 6 PL matches: All losses – worst run since 1952
- Interim boss Calum McFarlane under pressure to turn things around
Head-to-Head & Trends
- Chelsea haven’t won at Anfield in the Premier League since March 2021
- Last 4 Anfield meetings: Liverpool 3 wins, 1 draw
- Last 4 meetings produced 14 goals (avg 3.5/game)
- Both Teams to Score: 6 of last 8 clashes
- Over 2.5 Goals: 7 of last 9 encounters
Key Players
Liverpool: Mohamed Salah (18 goals, 10 assists), Dominik Szoboszlai (7 goals, 8 assists)
Chelsea: João Pedro (15 league goals, 20 total), Cole Palmer (8 goals, 6 assists)
Prediction
Liverpool are favourites, strong at home with momentum on their side. Chelsea may threaten on counters, but defensive fragility makes a Chelsea clean sheet unlikely.
Most likely score: Liverpool 2–1 or 3–1
Trends: Both Teams to Score + Over 2.5 Goals; Liverpool Win & Over 1.5 Goals
Note: All stats, trends, and odds are for informational purposes only. Enjoy football responsibly.
