Premier League 25/26: Chelsea vs Liverpool Preview, Prediction, Schedule, Live Score & Lineups
League leaders Liverpool, aiming to bounce back from consecutive defeats in the league and Europe, travel to Stamford Bridge to face an inconsistent Chelsea. The eighth-placed Blues, seven points behind the Reds, must overcome a severe injury crisis to prevent the gap from widening in this high-stakes Premier League derby.

Kick Off Time?
Competition - Round: Premier League - Matchweek 7
Kick-off (GMT): 16:30, Saturday, 4 October 2025
Stadium, Location: Stamford Bridge, London, England
Referee: Anthony Taylor
VAR: Craig Pawson
Match Facts
Head-to-Head (H2H): Liverpool are winless in their last four Premier League visits to Stamford Bridge, recording three draws and one loss (the last meeting was a 3-1 Chelsea victory in May 2025).
Standings: Liverpool enters the weekend 1st in the table (15 points), while Chelsea sits 8th (8 points) after six matches.
Liverpool's Form: The Reds are aiming to avoid a third consecutive loss in all competitions after shock defeats in the Premier League and Champions League this week.
Chelsea's Crisis: The Blues are dealing with a crisis of at least eight first-team players out due to injuries and suspensions, including key forward Cole Palmer.
Goalkeeper Blow: Liverpool will be without first-choice goalkeeper Alisson Becker due to a groin injury, a significant setback for the visitors.
Discipline Issue: Chelsea's defensive stability has been severely compromised by a high number of red cards this season, disrupting key partnerships at the back.
Match Prediction
This massive rivalry fixture is set to be a chaotic, high-scoring affair as both teams are defensively vulnerable yet possess significant attacking quality. The clash between Liverpool’s urgency to retain the top spot and Chelsea’s determination to salvage their season, despite numerous injuries, guarantees drama. Given Liverpool’s recent wobble and their poor record at Stamford Bridge, Chelsea will be able to exploit the Reds' defensive frailty.
Prediction: Chelsea 2-2 Liverpool