Liverpool vs Chelsea Prediction, Match preview and Lineups — 9 May 2026
On May 9, 2026, in Matchday 36 of the English Premier League, Liverpool will host Chelsea. Let’s take a closer look at the potential outcome of this clash.
Match preview
Liverpool come into this match after a 2-3 defeat to Manchester United in their most recent Premier League fixture, which ended their winning run. Prior to that, the team had secured victories over Everton and Crystal Palace.
Overall, Liverpool have shown inconsistent form, recording four wins and five defeats in their last nine matches across all competitions.
In the league standings, Liverpool currently sit in 4th place. They are six points behind Manchester United in third, while level on points with Aston Villa in fifth. At the same time, they hold a six-point advantage over Bournemouth in sixth, which keeps them in a strong position in the race for Champions League qualification.
Defensively, it has not been the most convincing season for Liverpool. The team have conceded in four consecutive matches, while they have already allowed 2+ goals in 16 Premier League games this season, highlighting their defensive inconsistency.
At home, however, Liverpool remain strong. This season at Anfield, they have recorded 10 wins, 4 draws, and 3 defeats. They are also unbeaten in their last four home meetings against Chelsea, with two wins and two draws.
Chelsea, on the other hand, are going through a very poor run of form. The team have lost six consecutive Premier League matches, scoring just one goal during that stretch — in their most recent game, a 1-3 defeat against Nottingham Forest. Prior to that, they suffered five straight losses without scoring.
Overall, Chelsea have lost eight of their last ten matches across all competitions, with their only two wins coming in the FA Cup, where they have reached the final and will face Manchester City. However, their Premier League campaign has been extremely disappointing, as they currently sit ninth with 48 points, 10 points behind the Champions League places.
Despite their struggles, Chelsea’s away form has been relatively solid, with 7 wins, 4 draws, and 6 defeats on the road.
Matches involving Chelsea are often open and high-scoring, largely due to their defensive issues. The team have conceded in 13 consecutive Premier League matches and conceded first in 8 of their last 10 games, which highlights their vulnerability.
Head-to-head meetings between these sides have generally been tight and competitive. In the last 12 encounters across all competitions, both teams have recorded two wins each, while eight matches have ended in draws. At the same time, recent matches between the teams have been quite open, with both teams scoring in 5 of the last 6 meetings and 4 of the last 5 going over 2.5 goals.
Probable Lineups
- Liverpool: Woodman, Robertson, van Dijk, Konate, Jones, Mac Allister, Gravenberch, Frimpong, Szoboszlai, Gakpo, Wirtz
- Chelsea: Jorgensen, Gusto, Adarabioyo, Chalobah, Cucurella, Lavia, Caicedo, Palmer, Fernandez, Neto, Joao Pedro
Key Facts and Head-to-Head
- Liverpool have won 3 of their last 4 home matches.
- In 3 of Liverpool’s last 4 matches, both teams scored.
- Chelsea have lost 8 of their last 10 matches.
- In 5 of the last 6 head-to-head meetings, both teams scored.
Prediction
Both teams come into this match after defeats in their most recent games, and neither side can be satisfied with their overall season. Liverpool are focused on securing a top-four finish, while Chelsea are struggling to close the gap to the Champions League places. Both teams have shown defensive weaknesses in recent matches, particularly Chelsea, who have been extremely vulnerable at the back. Liverpool have also been conceding regularly, which creates the conditions for an open game. Chelsea’s tendency to concede first away from home could also force a more attacking scenario early in the match. Head-to-head meetings in recent years have often been entertaining, with both sides regularly finding the net. Chelsea will be motivated to respond after a poor run, while Liverpool need points to secure their position in the top four. Considering the attacking quality of both teams, their defensive issues, and the importance of the result, this match has strong potential to be open and high-scoring, with goals from both sides. Recommended bet: Over 2.5 goals — 1.5
