Chelsea FC vs. Liverpool FC: Prediction, Match Preview 16/09/2016

The Match Is Over. Score: 0:1

Chelsea FC vs. Liverpool FC Match Preview:

On Friday, 16 September, there starts the fifth round in the Premier League. That match day brings us the central game of the round, in which London Chelsea will cheerfully take Liverpool at home. The match is definitely going to be full of intrigue, indeed. Firstly, both of the teams can be hardly called friends. Quite the contrary. Although we better not forget that the clubs employ two of the top coaches in the world who want to lead their team to great victories.

Kick-off: 20:00 CET (UK Time), 16th of September, 2016.
Match status: ENGLAND: Premier League - Round 5.
Venue: "Stamford Bridge" in Fulham, London, England.
Referee: Martin Atkinson.

Chelsea FC: Team News

The "Aristocrats" got the new Premier League season started with some self-confidence, having given hope to their fans that the season will be a decent success. Under the management of Conte Chelsea earned three wins from three starting matches, but already in the round number four Londoners lost points and played a draw with Swansea. Thus, it is necessary to say that Chelsea were losing during the match. So the duel against Liverpool will show the real power of The "Blues" this season.

Liverpool FC: Team News

Chelsea's rival started strongly in the Premier League, beating Arsenal in an away match. At the same time Liverpool have scored in the gates of the London club four goals. However, in the next round the team lost Klopp humble Burnley. But then there was the rise again. "Reds" defeated Leicester and played draw with Tottenham. This is the whole Liverpool team can make anyone and lose to anyone.

Possible starting lineups of the teams:

Chelsea FC: Thibaut Courtois - Cesar Azpilicueta, David Luiz, Gary Cahill, Branislav Ivanovic (c) - N'Golo Kante - Eden Hazard, Oscar, Willian, Nemanja Matic - Diego Costa (4-1-4-1 formation)

Liverpool FC: Simon Mignolet - Joel Matip, Dejan Lovren, Nathaniel Clyne, James Milner - Jordan Henderson (c), Adam Lallana, Georginio Wijnaldum - Roberto Firmino, Daniel Sturridge, Sadio Mane (4-3-3 formation)

Missing players of Chelsea FC and Liverpool FC:

Chelsea FC: John Terry (Ankle Injury), Marco van Ginkel (Injured), Kurt Zouma (Convalescence).

Liverpool FC: Sheyi Ojo, Ragnar Klavan, Emre Can (Unfit), Mamadou Sakho (Doubtful), Joseph Gomez (Achilles Tendon Injury).

Chelsea FC - Liverpool FC Head-to-Head Stats:

28.07.16 (ICC) Chelsea - Liverpool 1:0
11.05.16 (PL) Liverpool - Chelsea 1:1
31.10.15 (PL) Chelsea - Liverpool 1:3
10.05.15 (PL) Chelsea - Liverpool 1:1
27.01.15 (EFL) Chelsea - Liverpool 1:0

Interesting facts and streaks:

There have been over 2.5 goals scored in 8 of Chelsea's last 10 games (Premier League).
Chelsea have seen under 2.5 goals in 5 of their last 6 matches against Liverpool in all competitions.
Chelsea are undefeated in 12 of their last 13 home matches (Premier League).
Chelsea have scored at least 2 goals in their last 4 matches (Premier League).
Chelsea are undefeated in 10 of their last 11 matches against Liverpool in all competitions.

Chelsea FC vs. Liverpool FC: Match Preview

Bookmakers believe Chelsea are favourites of the game. Basically, it goes the right way they think. The "Pensioners" are being more stable, do display good football. Of course, no explosions in game, but it is not always necessary to get a win, though. Liverpool is now like on a roller coaster. And who knows what way they approach to the match against Chelsea, whether either they come out being on the capacity peak or at the lower degree of their potential.