Liverpool vs. Chelsea Picks – Betting Preview, Team News, Predictions, and Prop Picks (May 9) 

• When: Saturday, May 9, 2026. 7:30 AM ET
• Where: Anfield, Liverpool, England
• How to Watch: NBC

Match Result	Odds
Liverpool	-115
The Draw	+303
Chelsea	+297

Liverpool vs. Chelsea Preview

A major showdown kicks off the action in the English Premier League this weekend. Liverpool will be hoping to secure their spot in next season’s Champions League, while Chelsea will be bidding to end a long losing run in the EPL.

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Liverpool Stats & Team News

• Overall Record: 17-7-11
• Home Record: 10-4-3
• Road Record: 7-3-8

Arne Slot’s Liverpool will be hoping to bounce back to winning form this Saturday following a 3-2 loss against Man United last time out.

Despite the defeat, the Reds remain in a strong position to achieve Champions League qualification this term, as they hold a six-point advantage over Bournemouth.

Defensively, the Reds will need to show improvement, as they have conceded two or more goals in 16 different EPL fixtures in 2025-26. Mohamed Salah is unlikely to feature due to injury, while Conor Bradley and Hugo Ekitike are also missing. Freddie Woodman will continue in goal.

Likely Line-Up:

(4-2-3-1): Woodman (GK); Jones, Konate, van Dijk, Kerkez; Gravenberch, Mac Allister; Frimpong, Szoboszlai, Wirtz; Gakpo

Chelsea Stats & Team News

• Overall Record: 13-9-13
• Home Record: 6-5-7
• Road Record: 7-4-6

It has been a damning period for Chelsea, as the Blues have suffered defeats in each of their last six EPL fixtures. This is the team’s longest losing run in the top-flight since December 1952.

Most worrying would be the fact that they have failed to score in five losses across that period. Defensive improvement will also be required this weekend, as Chelsea have conceded at least once in each of their last 13. They have also allowed three goals in four of their previous five.

Estevao is unlikely to be fit enough to feature, while Reece James could be rested ahead of the FA Cup Final.

Likely Line-Up:

(4-2-3-1): Sanchez (GK); Gusto, Chalobah, Adarabioyo, Cucurella; Lavia, Caicedo; Palmer, Fernandez, Garnacho; Pedro

Head-to-Head Trends

• Liverpool have suffered defeats in their last two Premier League matches against Chelsea. However, they haven’t lost three on the bounce since November 2014.
• Chelsea have won just one of their last ten EPL fixtures at Anfield.

Liverpool vs. Chelsea Prop Picks

Dominik Szoboszlai has been one of the few Liverpool players to perform at their highest standard in 2025-26. The Hungarian scored his 13^th goal of the campaign in last week’s defeat against Man United. His efficiency in the final third could make him a standout scoring angle when making picks this weekend.

• Dominik Szoboszlai to Score 1+ Goals in Liverpool vs. Chelsea @ +360 with BetOnline

Liverpool vs. Chelsea Picks

Chelsea’s recent form is extremely poor, losing six on the bounce and failing to score in five. Liverpool have shown more reliable recent form, and it is hard to ignore that they have avoided defeat in nine of their last ten home matches against the Blues in the Premier League.

• Liverpool @ -115 with BetOnline