Premier League 2026/27

Liverpool vs Chelsea prediction

By Wazir Win Football Desk, Premier League analysisUpdated
58%Our pick
Liverpool
Clear lean

19:30

India time

Sat, 01 May 2027 · 15:00 UK

Anfield, Liverpool

Draw 22%

Fair odds for the pick 1.72

20%Win chance
Chelsea

In 30 seconds

  1. Liverpool 58%, draw 22%, Chelsea 20%: a clear lean.
  2. Predicted score 1-0; the goals line is finely balanced (2.8 xG).
  3. Both teams to score: 52%.
Predicted score
1-0
Wazir Win pick
Liverpool
UK broadcast
Not televised yet
Projected cards
3.5-4.5

Who wins Liverpool vs Chelsea?

Back Liverpool. Wazir Win makes them 58% to beat Chelsea, projects 1.84 to 0.97 in expected goals and calls the score 1-0. Over 2.5 goals: 53%. Kick-off: Sat, 01 May 2027, 19:30 IST at Anfield.

What will decide it?

Home advantage first, then the goals picture and the factor with the most pull on this fixture.

  1. Home edge

    Edge: Liverpool

    Liverpool are the better side and at home, which our model values at a little over a fifth of a goal. The two advantages stack.

  2. Goal expectancy

    Edge: Even

    At 2.8 expected goals, the 2.5 line is close to a toss-up (53% for the over).

  3. Quality gap

    Edge: Liverpool

    Liverpool rate clearly higher, and the draw is only 22%. If they score first, the game state favours them heavily.

How many goals in Liverpool vs Chelsea?

Our model's chance of each total, with the likeliest outcome highlighted.

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total goals

Both teams score
52%
Over 2.5 goals
53%
Expected goals
1.84 – 0.97
Half-time call
0-0

The Wazir Win bet slip for Liverpool vs Chelsea

Three selections at rising risk. Each ring is our probability for that selection.

  1. Banker

    risk

    75%

    Draw no bet

    Liverpool

    Your stake comes back if it finishes level, so only a Chelsea win beats it.

  2. Smart value

    risk

    53%

    Total goals

    Over 2.5

    2.8 expected goals clears the 2.5 line more often than not.

  3. Wildcard

    risk

    11%

    Correct score

    Liverpool 1-0 Chelsea

    The model's likeliest scoreline. Exact-score markets pay well and land rarely, so stake lightly.

How do the two teams set up?

Confirmed line-ups land about an hour before kick-off.

Home

Liverpool

A side with title-level depth. Liverpool tend to suffocate opponents at Anfield, so Chelsea will need a disciplined, low block.

Away

Chelsea

Chelsea are built to control games. They should hold most of the ball on their trip to Anfield and pin Liverpool back for long periods.

What would change our mind?

The developments we would react to before kick-off.

  • If Liverpool name a weakened XI

    Rotation or a key absence would take several points off their win chance; check line-ups an hour before kick-off.

  • If Chelsea score first

    The favourite has to chase, and both the draw and the upset become much more likely.

  • If a red card comes in the first hour

    Ten men changes the expected-goals picture entirely, whichever side it hits.

The story of Liverpool vs Chelsea

Liverpool take on Chelsea in front of their own fans, and the Wazir Win numbers lean Liverpool's way. The gap in expected goals (1.84 for Liverpool, 0.97 for Chelsea) is the clearest signal, and it is what produces our 58% for Liverpool. Chelsea's best route is to keep it level into the last half-hour, when the draw becomes a live result.

Calendar check: Liverpool and Chelsea

Recovery time and the next fixture for both clubs, from the published Premier League schedule.

Liverpool play 7 days after their game away at Leeds on 24 Apr. After this, they go away at Man City 7 days after this one. League game 34 of 38.

Chelsea play 7 days after their game at home to Man City on 24 Apr. After this, they go away at Spurs 7 days after this one. League game 34 of 38.

These sides already met at Stamford Bridge on Sat, 05 Dec 2026, making this the return fixture.

  1. 24 AprLeeds vs LiverpoolElland Road
  2. 24 AprChelsea vs Man CityStamford Bridge
  3. 01 MayLiverpool vs ChelseaAnfield
  4. 08 MayMan City vs LiverpoolEtihad Stadium
  5. 08 MaySpurs vs ChelseaTottenham Hotspur Stadium
  1. 05 DecChelsea vs LiverpoolPremier League · 20:30 ISTOpen dossier
  2. 08 MayManchester City vs LiverpoolPremier League · 19:30 ISTOpen dossier
  3. 15 MayLiverpool vs BrentfordPremier League · 19:30 ISTOpen dossier
  4. 08 MayTottenham Hotspur vs ChelseaPremier League · 19:30 ISTOpen dossier
  5. 15 MayChelsea vs EvertonPremier League · 19:30 ISTOpen dossier
  6. 01 MayArsenal vs Tottenham HotspurPremier League · 19:30 ISTOpen dossier

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Who is predicted to win Liverpool vs Chelsea?

Wazir Win predicts Liverpool. Our goals model gives Liverpool 58%, the draw 22% and Chelsea 20%, which we class as a clear lean.

What is the predicted score for Liverpool vs Chelsea?

Our likeliest scoreline is 1-0 (half-time 0-0). The single most common exact score across our simulations is 1-0, at 11%.

What are fair odds for Liverpool vs Chelsea?

On our numbers: Liverpool 1.72, draw 4.55, Chelsea 5.00. Anything shorter from a bookmaker carries no value by our model.

What time does Liverpool vs Chelsea kick off in India?

19:30 IST India time on Sat, 01 May 2027 (15:00 UK), at Anfield in Liverpool. Televised games can move, so confirm nearer the day.

Liverpool vs Chelsea mein kaun jeetega?

Wazir Win ke goals model mein Liverpool aage hain: Liverpool 58%, draw 22%, Chelsea 20%. Sabse sambhav score 1-0 hai. Yeh anumaan hai, guarantee nahi.

Will both teams score in Liverpool vs Chelsea?

We put both teams to score at 52%, so the lean is yes. Over 2.5 goals is 53%.

What would make Chelsea win?

An early goal, a disciplined defensive shape and a quiet day for Liverpool's attack. We give Chelsea 20%.

Where can I watch Liverpool vs Chelsea?

Indian broadcast rights change between seasons, so check the official Premier League listings close to the day.

Dates and kick-off times follow the published Premier League fixture list and can move for TV or cup commitments. Win percentages, projected scores and picks on this page come from Wazir Win's own model, built on team strength, venue history and conditions. They are estimates, not guarantees, and only a bookmaker's live odds settle a bet. 18+ only. Set a budget before you play and play responsibly.