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The Match

Match Report

Chelsea rise into the top four of the Premier League table as Mason Mount's sublime first-half winner downs reigning champions Liverpool at Anfield on Thursday night.

Team News

Sports Mole rounds up all of the latest injury and suspension news ahead of Thursday's Premier League clash between Liverpool and Chelsea.

Preview

Sports Mole previews Thursday's Premier League clash between Liverpool and Chelsea, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.

Predicted Lineups

Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Chelsea could line up for Thursday's Premier League visit to take on fellow top-four hopefuls Liverpool at Anfield.

Injuries & Suspensions

Sports Mole rounds up all of Liverpool's latest injury and suspension news ahead of Thursday's Premier League showdown with fellow top-four hopefuls Chelsea at Anfield.

Data Analysis

Our analysis of all available data, including recent performances and player stats up until an hour before kickoff, suggested the most likely outcome of this match was a Chelsea win with a probability of 37.41%. A win for Liverpool had a probability of 37.12% and a draw had a probability of 25.5%.

The most likely scoreline for a Chelsea win was 0-1 with a probability of 8.73%. The next most likely scorelines for that outcome were 1-2 (8.34%) and 0-2 (6.05%). The likeliest Liverpool win was 1-0 (8.69%), while for a drawn scoreline it was 1-1 (12.03%). The actual scoreline of 0-1 was predicted with an 8.7% likelihood. Our data analysis correctly predicted a 0-1 win for Chelsea in this match.

Result
LiverpoolDrawChelsea
37.12%25.47%37.41%
Both teams to score 56.11%
Goals
Over 2.5Under 2.5
52.21%47.78%
Over 3.5Under 3.5
30.03%69.97%
Liverpool Goals
Over 0.5Under 0.5
74.82%25.17%
Over 1.5Under 1.5
40.1%59.89%
Chelsea Goals
Over 0.5Under 0.5
74.98%25.01%
Over 1.5Under 1.5
40.32%59.68%
Score Analysis
    Liverpool 37.12%
    Chelsea 37.41%
    Draw 25.46%
LiverpoolDrawChelsea
1-0 @ 8.69%
2-1 @ 8.3%
2-0 @ 5.99%
3-1 @ 3.82%
3-0 @ 2.76%
3-2 @ 2.65%
4-1 @ 1.32%
4-0 @ 0.95%
4-2 @ 0.91%
Other @ 1.75%
Total : 37.12%
1-1 @ 12.03%
0-0 @ 6.3%
2-2 @ 5.75%
3-3 @ 1.22%
Other @ 0.16%
Total : 25.46%
0-1 @ 8.73%
1-2 @ 8.34%
0-2 @ 6.05%
1-3 @ 3.85%
0-3 @ 2.79%
2-3 @ 2.66%
1-4 @ 1.33%
0-4 @ 0.97%
2-4 @ 0.92%
Other @ 1.78%
Total : 37.41%

How you voted: Liverpool vs Chelsea

Liverpool
41.7%
Draw
22.2%
Chelsea
36.1%
496
Head to Head
Sep 20, 2020 4.30pm
Gameweek 2
Chelsea
0-2
Liverpool

Christensen (45+1')
Mane (50', 54')
Jul 22, 2020 8.15pm
Gameweek 37
Liverpool
5-3
Chelsea
Keita (23'), Alexander-Arnold (38'), Wijnaldum (43'), Firmino (55'), Oxlade-Chamberlain (84')
Gomez (83')
Giroud (45+3'), Abraham (61'), Pulisic (73')
Mar 3, 2020 7.45pm
Sep 22, 2019 4.30pm
Aug 14, 2019 8pm
UEFA Super Cup
Liverpool
2-2
Chelsea
Liverpool win 5-4 on penalties
Build-up
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp pictured on February 16, 2021
Paul Merson: 'Unthinkable for Liverpool to miss out on top four'
Paul Merson says that it would be "unthinkable" if Premier League champions Liverpool were to miss out on a top-four place.
Mar 4, 08:43
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp pictured on February 16, 2021
Jurgen Klopp: 'No additional pressure from owners to make Champions League spots'
The Reds have slipped down the table in recent weeks.
Mar 3, 23:12
Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel pictured in February 2021
The main talking points ahead of Liverpool against Chelsea
The fixture could have implications for both teams' top-four aspirations.
Mar 3, 17:36
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp pictured on February 16, 2021
Jurgen Klopp offers view on international players and quarantining
Arrivals from red-list travel-ban countries, including Brazil and Portugal, are currently subject to 10 days' hotel confinement.
Mar 3, 16:46
Tammy Abraham celebrates scoring for Chelsea against West Bromwich Albion on September 26, 2020
Thomas Tuchel: 'Tammy Abraham is missing a little bit of luck'
England striker Tammy Abraham has not scored in the Premier League since Boxing Day.
Mar 3, 14:59
Chelsea midfielder N'Golo Kante pictured on July 4, 2020
N'Golo Kante: 'Chelsea going to Anfield to win'
Chelsea midfielder N'Golo Kante insists that his side will head to Liverpool on Thursday night looking for the win.
Mar 3, 00:00
Chelsea's Timo Werner looks dejected after missing a penalty on January 24, 2021
How Chelsea could line up against Liverpool
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Chelsea could line up for Thursday's Premier League visit to take on fellow top-four hopefuls Liverpool at Anfield.
Mar 2, 19:16
Alisson Becker warms up for Liverpool on February 20, 2021
How Liverpool could line up against Chelsea
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Liverpool could line up for Thursday's Premier League showdown with top-four rivals Chelsea at Anfield.
Mar 2, 19:02
Liverpool midfielder Georginio Wijnaldum pictured in September 2020
Liverpool midfielder Georginio Wijnaldum sends warning to Chelsea
Liverpool have their confidence back after beating bottom side Sheffield United to end a four-game losing run in the league, according to Georginio Wijnaldum.
Mar 1, 13:54
Alisson Becker warms up for Liverpool on February 20, 2021
Liverpool team news: Injury, suspension list vs. Chelsea
Sports Mole rounds up all of Liverpool's latest injury and suspension news ahead of Thursday's Premier League showdown with fellow top-four hopefuls Chelsea at Anfield.
Mar 1, 12:40
Liverpool's Fabinho trudges off after suffering an injury against FC Midtjylland in the Champions League on October 27, 2020
Liverpool handed triple injury boost?
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp suggests that three first-team players will all return to the squad for Thursday's Premier League fixture with Chelsea.
Mar 1, 09:32
Thiago Silva celebrates scoring for Chelsea against Sheffield United on November 7, 2020
Chelsea team news: Injury, suspension list vs. Liverpool
Sports Mole rounds up all of Chelsea's latest injury and suspension news ahead of Thursday's Premier League clash with Liverpool at Anfield.
Mar 1, 09:16
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Tables header RHS
TeamPWDLFAGDPTS
1Liverpool15113131131836
2Chelsea16104237191834
3Arsenal1796234161833
4Nottingham ForestNott'm Forest179442319431
5Aston Villa178452626028
6Manchester CityMan City178362925427
7Newcastle UnitedNewcastle177552721626
8Bournemouth167452421325
9Brighton & Hove AlbionBrighton176742726125
10Fulham166642422224
11Tottenham HotspurSpurs1672736191723
12Brentford177283232023
13Manchester UnitedMan Utd166462119222
14West Ham UnitedWest Ham175572230-820
15Crystal Palace173771826-816
16Everton153661421-715
17Leicester CityLeicester163582134-1314
18Ipswich TownIpswich172691632-1612
19Wolverhampton WanderersWolves1623112440-169
20Southampton1612131136-255


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