Liverpool and Chelsea will kick-off this weekend’s round of Premier League fixtures.
It is a big game for both sides, but for contrasting reasons as they bid to bounce back from defeats to Manchester United and Nottingham Forest respectively.
Liverpool can take a giant step towards Champions League qualification with a win, while a draw could also be enough depending on how Bournemouth, Brentford and Brighton get on.
As for Chelsea, they will be desperate to end a run of six consecutive Premier League defeats and build some confidence ahead of next weekend’s FA Cup showdown against Manchester City.
The Blues are mathematically out of the race for a top-five finish, but can still finish sixth which may come with the reward of Champions League football, though they risk no longer being in contention if results go against them this weekend.
Date, kick-off time and venue
Liverpool vs Chelsea is scheduled for a 12.30pm BST kick-off on Saturday, May 9, 2026.
The match will take place at Anfield.
Where to watch Liverpool vs Chelsea
TV channel: In the UK, the game will be televised live on TNT Sports. Coverage starts at 11am BST on TNT Sports 1.
Live stream: TNT Sports subscribers can also catch the contest live online via the HBO Max app and website.
Live blog: You can follow all the action on matchday via Standard Sport’s live blog, with expert analysis from Dom Smith.
Liverpool vs Chelsea team news
Liverpool are hopeful Alexander Isak and Alisson Becker will be available for selection after injury.
Both players missed the defeat at Old Trafford, with Isak suffering a minor groin issue. Arne Slot said last week that he expected the Swede to return against Chelsea and will provide an update in the pre-match press conference on Friday.
Alisson is not thought to be too far away from a comeback, but the Chelsea game may come too soon for Mohamed Salah who is likely to play at least one more game before bidding farewell.
Hugo Ekitike, Conor Bradley and Giovanni Leoni are all long-term injury casualties and Giorgi Mamardashvili remains sidelined.
Chelsea are sweating on the fitness of Robert Sanchez after he was substituted in the second half against Forest with a bandaged head following a nasty collision with Morgan Gibbs-White.
The Spaniard has been undergoing in-house assessments in this week as Chelsea follow concussion protocols in the hope he can be available to face Liverpool.
Pedro Neto and Alejandro Garnacho both missed the loss to Forest with minor knocks but should be fit to offset the absence of youngster Jesse Derry.
Liverpool vs Chelsea prediction
Form suggests this should be a routine Liverpool win. Arne Slot’s side had put together a three-game winning run prior to defeat at Old Trafford, while Chelsea have lost their last six in the league.
FA Cup wins aside, the Blues have looked poor in recent weeks and we can’t see that changing here.
Liverpool to win, 2-0.
Head to head (h2h) history and results
Chelsea won the reverse fixture earlier in the season thanks to a stoppage time winner from Estevao, but have not tasted victory at Anfield since March 2021.
Liverpool wins: 87
Chelsea wins: 67
Draws: 46
Liverpool vs Chelsea match odds
Liverpool to win: 4/5
Chelsea to win: 12/5
Draw: 12/5
Odds via Betfair (subject to change).
