Matchweek 36 in the Premier League gets underway on Saturday as Liverpool welcome Chelsea to Anfield in a fixture with plenty riding on it for both sides.

Liverpool are still looking to lock down their place in next season’s Champions League, while Chelsea’s hopes of a top-five finish have taken a major hit after a miserable run of form.

The Reds come into this one on the back of a frustrating 3-2 defeat to Manchester United, having fought back from 2-0 down before conceding late.

Chelsea, meanwhile, were beaten 3-1 at home by Nottingham Forest on Monday, a result that made it six league defeats in a row, with their last win in the Premier League coming over two months ago.

Anfield has rarely been a kind place for teams struggling for from, and with Chelsea’s confidence already low, this looks like a huge test for a side badly lacking momentum.

Liverpool have had their own issues this season, but they still carry enough quality to punish a Chelsea team that has looked fragile, flat and short of belief in recent weeks.

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What are the best picks for Liverpool vs Chelsea?

Liverpool to win

Backing Liverpool to win at Anfield is usually a pretty safe bet, usually. They haven’t exactly been the team we expected them to be this season, but they are still in a much better place than Chelsea. 

With Chelsea, there is quality in their side, but they just can’t put it together. They look lost and like they are searching for answers that just aren’t there. 

Back Liverpool to win here, it’s hard to see Chelsea beating anybody at the moment, let alone grabbing anything away at Anfield. 

Both teams to score

Now, just because Liverpool should win doesn’t mean they’ll do it comfortably. Keeping things tight at the back hasn’t exactly been their strong suit, and they do have a habit of giving opponents a sniff, sometimes more than just once.

Chelsea might be inconsistent, but they’re not toothless. Even when things aren’t clicking, they usually create something, and Liverpool aren’t exactly the kind of side that shuts games down at 1-0.

Both teams to score is the sensible pick here. 

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Dominik Szoboszlai to score or assist

If you’re looking for a player to be right in the middle of everything good Liverpool does, you would usually say Mo Salah, but not this season. This season, that man has been Dominik Szoboszlai.

He has a knack for influencing these big games – normally with his rocket right foot – and against a Chelsea side that is prone to leaving gaps in the midfield, there could be extra freedom for him to leave his stamp on this game. 

Back him to score or assist here. 

Where can I watch Liverpool vs Chelsea?

In the USA, the Liverpool vs Chelsea Premier League match this Saturday is expected to air on Peacock and NBCSN. Kickoff is listed for 7:30 AM ET

In the UK, Liverpool vs Chelsea this Saturday will be shown live on TNT Sports 1 and TNT Sports Ultimate, with streaming available via HBO Max. Kick-off is 12:30 pm GMT.

What is Liverpool’s current form?

W-L-W-W-L

What is Chelsea’s current form?

L-L-L-W-L

What is Liverpool’s predicted team?

Woodman – Robertson, Van Dijk, Konate, Jones – Frimpong, Gravenberch, Mac Allister, Gakpo, Szoboszlai – Wirtz

Doubts: Isak.

Injured: Alisson, Mamardashvili, Bradley, Endo, Ekitike, Salah.

What is Chelsea’s predicted team?

Sanchez – Cucurella, Tosin, Chalobah, Gusto – Caicedo, Lavia – Derry, Fernandez, Palmer – Pedro. 

Injured: Estevao, Gittens

What were the results of the last five head-to-head matches between Liverpool and Chelsea?

04/10/2025 – Chelsea 2-1 Liverpool (EPL)

04/05/2025 – Chelsea 3-1 Liverpool (EPL)

20/10/2024 – Liverpool 2-1 Chelsea (EPL)

25/02/2024 – Chelsea 0-1 Liverpool (EFL Cup Final AET)

31/01/2024 – Liverpool 4-1 Chelsea (EPL)

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