Prediction: Chelsea vs Liverpool

Prediction: Draw

Best Odds: 13/5

Bookmaker: bet365

It’s often difficult to focus on multiple competitions at the best of times, but for Liverpool, it’ll be particularly hard over the next few weeks as they prepare to compete in the UEFA Champions League final against Real Madrid. Chelsea, on the other hand, will have one eye on the FA Cup final where they will meet Manchester United.

Chelsea

While Chelsea have been able to find some form of stability in recent weeks, their season as a whole hasn’t exactly gone to plan. Thankfully for them, they’ve got the FA Cup final coming up – but they’ll still want to ensure they give their all in the league in order to avoid missing out on the Champions League. They’ve got the quality to get a result, but Liverpool will always pose problems.

Team News

Alonso will be available following his suspension but David Luiz and Ethan Ampadu are both still out.

Liverpool

Liverpool fans are on cloud nine once again, with another European Cup final to look forward to at the end of the month in Kiev. Unfortunately for them, they haven’t quite been able to secure their spot in the top four, meaning that this game against Chelsea is actually quite important for them. One thing is for sure, Jurgen Klopp has a selection dilemma on his hands.

Team News

Gomez is out alongside Joel Matip, Emre Can and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain.

Factors to Consider

• Liverpool haven’t lost to Chelsea in their last six games.
• A Chelsea win would mark their 50th top flight victory over the Reds.
• Giroud has scored four in his last five against Liverpool.
• Chelsea are on a three-game winning streak in the Premier League.
• Jurgen Klopp is unbeaten against Chelsea.

Conclusion

Liverpool’s attacking prowess is frightening, but coming off the back of the Roma game will be difficult for them. The Blues have much more to play for as they aim to secure a place in the top four, so we’ll go for an entertaining 2-2 draw.

Prediction: Draw

Best Odds: 13/5

Bookmaker: bet365