Sunday’s Premier League schedule features a massive game in the title race between Chelsea and Liverpool. Chelsea currently sits second in the standings with 42 points, eight points behind leaders Manchester City. Meanwhile, the Reds have 41 points with a game in hand.
With Man City starting to pull away, both teams need three points in this game to stay within striking distance.
Liverpool vs Chelsea Stats
Looking at Chelsea Stats
Chelsea shot itself in the foot with a 1-1 draw against Brighton earlier this week. The Blues were far from their best and ended up dropping points at home to a mid-table club. The only silver lining is that Chelsea is still unbeaten in seven straight games across all competitions.
The other piece of good news for the Blues involves striker Romelu Lukaku. While the Belgian international has just five goals this season, he’s scored in back-to-back games. Lukaku is someone who Chelsea relies on to score goals rather than hoping that midfielders like Mason Mount or Christian Pulisic can find the back of the net.
Of course, Chelsea’s defensive prowess has been key to the team’s success under Thomas Tuchel. The Blues have conceded just 14 points in 20 matches this season, which is tied for the second-fewest in the Premier League. However, they allowed 12 goals in nine matches across all competitions during the month of December, so there are some holes in their defense these days.
Looking at Liverpool Stats
Liverpool is nearing a point of desperation when it comes to the title race. Jurgen Klopp’s side suffered a loss to Leicester City on Tuesday after drawing with Tottenham last weekend in a game that they could have easily lost. Of course, the Reds had a six-game winning streak inside the Premier League prior to that, so those two matches could be just a bump in the road.
The Reds also have to take advantage of having Mohamed Salah and Sadio Mane in the lineup before both leave for the Africa Cup of Nations. Salah, in particular, leads Liverpool with 15 goals this season and figures to be vital on Sunday against his former team. It’s also no coincidence that Liverpool failed to beat both Tottenham and Leicester City in games that he didn’t score.
It’s also fair to call into question Liverpool’s defensive form. The Reds allowed two goals against Tottenham and three goals in a cup game against Leicester City before Tuesday’s 1-0 loss against Leicester. That could be a bad omen ahead of a game against one of the best-attacking teams in the Premier League.
Betting Trends for Liverpool at Chelsea
- Chelsea has three wins and three draws in its last six Premier League games.
- Four of Chelsea’s last five games have featured two total goals or less.
- Liverpool is winless in regulation in three straight matches across all competitions.
- Liverpool has kept a clean sheet in four of its last eight Premier League matches.
Who to Bet Liverpool at Chelsea
Most sportsbooks list Liverpool as a slight favorite in this game with a moneyline around +135 compared to Chelsea’s moneyline, which is around +200. A draw remains the most lucrative option at +260.
But while Liverpool is favored, their recent form is a little troubling, making a Chelsea victory the best bet in this game.
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