Liverpool are first up for new Chelsea interim boss Bruno Saltor today.
Both clubs are enduring pretty torrid seasons although the Blues’ unhappy spell under Potter finally ended on Sunday night as he was sacked, leaving Graham Potter’s assistant Bruno in temporary charge.
Any lingering hope of qualifying for European football is hanging by a thread after defeat to Aston Villa left Chelsea 11th and five points off seventh place.
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Liverpool are hoping for a late run to reaching next season’s Champions League but were swatted aside by Manchester City on the weekend.
Three straight defeats, in all competitions, have left Jurgen Klopp’s side out of the top seven ahead of this very unpredictable encounter.
Date, kick-off time and venue
Chelsea vs Liverpool is scheduled for an 8pm BST kick-off today. Tuesday, April 4, 2023.
The match will take place at Stamford Bridge.
Where to watch Chelsea vs Liverpool
TV channel: In the UK, the game will be televised live on Sky Sports Premier League and Main Event, with coverage beginning at 7pm BST.
Live stream: Subscribers can also catch the contest live online via the Sky Go app.
Live blog: You can follow all the action via Standard Sport’s live blog, with expert analysis from Nizaar Kinsella at the ground.
Chelsea vs Liverpool team news
It is anyone’s guess as to how Bruno will deploy Chelsea’s team tonight, with a mammoth squad to pick from, after he was tight-lipped when facing the press yesterday.
Raheem Sterling and Wesley Fofana are eyeing returns to the squad after injury while N’Golo Kante may be fit to start. Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Edouard Mendy could also be in contention.
Darwin Nunez should make his return to the Liverpool line-up after their poor display at Man City.
Luis Diaz won’t be involved as his comeback from a long lay-off nears while Thiago Alcantara and Naby Keita are set to miss out.
Chelsea vs Liverpool prediction
Good luck predicting this one. Chelsea could surge back into form with Potter gone or could, perhaps more realistically, continue to struggle with fundamental issues in their squad.
Liverpool, meanwhile, could bounce back from their latest defeat with an improved display as they sense blood against a rival or could, perhaps more realistically, continue to struggle with fundamental issues in their squad.
A 1-1 draw.
Head to head (h2h) history and results
The Blues have won only one of their last eight meetings with the Reds.
Chelsea wins: 65
Draws: 44
Liverpool wins: 84
Chelsea vs Liverpool match odds
Chelsea: 29/20
Draw: 5/2
Liverpool: 9/5
