Top-four hopefuls Chelsea welcome newly crowned Premier League champions Liverpool to Stamford Bridge in what promises to be a compelling showdown in West London.
Nolan James May 4
Liverpool head to Stamford Bridge on Sunday already crowned Premier League champions, while Chelsea continue to push for a top-four finish and UEFA Champions League qualification in what could be a high-stakes clash with major betting implications.
Previous Meetings & Recent Form
Liverpool edged the reverse fixture at Anfield with a 2-1 win, thanks to goals from Mohamed Salah and Curtis Jones, which bookended a second-half equaliser by Nicolas Jackson. Their last trip to Stamford Bridge ended in a 1-1 stalemate, with Luis Díaz opening the scoring before Axel Disasi levelled the contest—coincidentally, that match marked Mauricio Pochettino’s managerial debut for Chelsea.
Chelsea now sit fifth in the league on 60 points after 34 games—level on points with Nottingham Forest but ahead on goal difference. The Blues got a massive boost after Forest slipped up in a 2-0 loss to Brentford midweek, putting Enzo Maresca’s side back in control of their Champions League destiny. Chelsea are also riding a wave of confidence after demolishing Djurgarden 4-1 away in the first leg of their UEFA Europa Conference League semi-final, and they remain favourites to win that competition.
Liverpool, under Arne Slot, have blown past expectations. With 82 points from 34 matches, they’ve stormed to a record-equalling 20th league title—leaving the likes of Arsenal and Manchester City trailing. Slot’s men are on a strong run, winning four of their last five Premier League games, including a 5-1 thumping of Tottenham in which five different players found the net. Their only recent blemish was a 3-2 defeat at Fulham.
Betting Angle & Match Insights
Liverpool enter this fixture as the clear favourites, both in form and on paper. They’ve been exceptional on the road—picking up 38 points from 17 away games, the best away record in the league. Meanwhile, Chelsea’s home form has been patchy: just 10 wins in 17 outings, with setbacks against Ipswich (2-2) and a 2-1 home loss to Legia Warsaw suggesting vulnerability against sharper sides.
Goals Market:
This matchup has “goals” written all over it. Over 2.5 goals have landed in four of Liverpool’s last five league games, and Chelsea have scored 11 in their last four matches in all competitions. Both teams to score (BTTS) has also hit in five of Chelsea’s last six and four of Liverpool’s last five—making BTTS and Over 2.5 goals an appealing combo bet.
Prediction:
Expect Liverpool to take advantage of Chelsea’s defensive inconsistencies and extend their dominance. A 3-1 win for the Reds looks likely, with Salah and Díaz strong anytime scorer options. Backing Liverpool to win and BTTS could deliver solid value in the markets.
