FootyMAD's Liverpool match preview

Last updated : 31 January 2009 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Liverpool v Chelsea fixture

Chelsea face a trip to Liverpool at Anfield on Sunday afternoon, needing to turn around their fortunes at the ground. The Blues will be hoping to improve upon a record which has seen them lose 48 and win only 10 of the 74 games.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was less than a year ago, in April 2008, where the two sides shared the spoils courtesy of a 1 - 1 final scoreline in a Champions League match.

For a detailed analysis of the head-to-head between the two sides, click here

Recent encounters between the teams:
2008/2009Sun 26 OctChelsea0 - 1LiverpoolPREM
2007/2008Wed 30 AprChelsea3 - 2LiverpoolCHMP
2007/2008Tue 22 AprLiverpool1 - 1ChelseaCHMP
2007/2008Sun 10 FebChelsea0 - 0LiverpoolPREM
2007/2008Wed 19 DecChelsea2 - 0LiverpoolLGEC
2007/2008Sun 19 AugLiverpool1 - 1ChelseaPREM
2006/2007Tue 01 MayLiverpool1 - 0ChelseaCHMP

Recent respective form guides

Liverpool haven't lost in their last six home matches, but have drawn four of them. A total of 8 goals have been scored by the Reds in those games, with 4 conceded.

Chelsea have an average recent record on the road, collecting 2 wins and 3 draws from the last six. The Blues's have a narrow positive goal difference over these games, with 9 goals for and 7 against.

Liverpool sit in a healthy 3rd in the league, and have picked up 48 points from their 23 games. Chelsea sit in a healthy 2nd in the league, and have picked up 48 points from their 23 games.

For a detailed analysis of team form guides throughout the leagues, click here

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Liverpool624010410
Chelsea641112713

FootyMad's prediction ...

Chelsea are not doing too bad on their travels, and I think they should continue by carving out a narrow victory at Liverpool. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Liverpool Drawn last 2 games at home.
Failed to win in previous 2 home matches.
Drawn each of their last 4 games.
Not won in the 4 most recent games.
Chelsea Won each of the previous 4 matches.
Last drawn game 6 outings ago.