FootyMAD's Liverpool match preview

Last updated : 03 October 2009 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Chelsea v Liverpool fixture

Chelsea prepare to entertain Liverpool at Stamford Bridge on Sunday afternoon, looking to continue an impressive record. The Blues are clearly on top, having won 42 and lost only 17 of the 76 games.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Stamford Bridge was less than a year ago, in April 2009, when they fought out a thrilling high-scoring 4-4 draw 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:
2008/2009Tue 14 AprChelsea4-4LiverpoolCHMP
2008/2009Wed 08 AprLiverpool1 - 3ChelseaCHMP
2008/2009Sun 01 FebLiverpool2 - 0ChelseaPREM
2008/2009Sun 26 OctChelsea0 - 1LiverpoolPREM
2007/2008Wed 30 AprChelsea3 - 2LiverpoolCHMP
2007/2008Tue 22 AprLiverpool1 - 1ChelseaCHMP
2007/2008Sun 10 FebChelsea0 - 0LiverpoolPREM

Recent respective form guides

Chelsea could not have a more impressive recent home form, having won each of the last six games. During these games, Blues have smashed 12 goals past the opposition and conceded a paltry 1.

Liverpool's away form is equally impressive, picking up four victories from the last six. The Reds's have a narrow positive goal difference over these games, with 10 goals for and 8 against.

Chelsea's total of 18 points from their 7 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Barclays Premier League. Liverpool's total of 15 points from their 7 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Barclays Premier League.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Chelsea65019415
Liverpool650115515

FootyMad's prediction ...

Blues are in a rich vein of form at home as of late, but the one that FootyMad has marked this down as one of their banker draws, taking into account the quality of the opposition. Score draw

Sequence statistics:
Chelsea Won 5 successive home games.
6 games since last home draw.
Not drawn a match in their last 10 .
Liverpool 9 games since last away draw.
Last drawn game 16 outings ago.