Liverpool vs Chelsea, Fulham vs Bournemouth, Sunderland vs Man Utd
Liverpool vs Chelsea, Fulham vs Bournemouth, Sunderland vs Man Utd
Below are detailed Soccer predictions with high win rate match previews with betting angles for 1X2, Over/Under 2.5, BTTS, Asian Handicap, Half-Time 1X2, Correct Score and HT/FT.
Date note: the reliable fixture previews I found list these Premier League matches for Saturday, 9 May 2026, not 7 May. Liverpool vs Chelsea is listed as Premier League Round 36, Fulham vs Bournemouth is listed for 9 May at Craven Cottage, and Sunderland vs Manchester United is also listed for 9 May.
Liverpool vs Chelsea Prediction, Betting Preview and Match Analysis
Match Context
Liverpool enter this match with stronger motivation and a better league position. EasyOdds lists Liverpool as 4th with 58 points after 35 rounds, while Chelsea are 9th with 48 points, which gives Liverpool a clearer top-four and Champions League qualification incentive.
The market also leans toward Liverpool. BetMGM describes Liverpool as a 0.5-goal home favourite, while Polymarket’s market snapshot gives Liverpool around 53% implied probability compared with Chelsea around 25%.
Chelsea’s form is the biggest concern. BetMGM reports that Chelsea have lost seven of their last eight Premier League matches, which makes it difficult to back them away at Anfield even if they have enough individual quality to score.
There are squad concerns on both sides. Liverpool-related reports noted absences from training for several key names, including Mohamed Salah, Alexander Isak, Alisson Becker and others, while Chelsea are also dealing with injury issues, including the absence of Estêvão after a severe hamstring injury.
Tactical Review
This match should be shaped by Liverpool’s home intensity against Chelsea’s transition threat. Liverpool are likely to press high, attack the wide channels and try to force Chelsea into mistakes in their defensive third. Chelsea, however, still have enough pace and technical ability to punish spaces behind Liverpool’s full-backs.
The risk for Liverpool is defensive balance. If key defensive or goalkeeping absences are confirmed, Chelsea’s chance of scoring increases. That is why the best angle is not a very aggressive Liverpool handicap, but rather a controlled Liverpool-positive position.
Chelsea’s poor recent form makes a straight away win hard to justify. However, because this is still a high-profile fixture with attacking talent on both sides, BTTS Yes looks more attractive than a Liverpool clean sheet.
Betting Predictions
| Market | Prediction | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 1X2 | Liverpool to Win | 7/10 |
| Over/Under 2.5 | Over 2.5 Goals | 6.5/10 |
| BTTS | Yes | 6.5/10 |
| Asian Handicap | Liverpool -0.25 AH | 7/10 |
| 1X2 Half Time | Draw | 6/10 |
| Correct Score | Liverpool 2-1 Chelsea | 5/10 |
| Half Time / Full Time | Draw / Liverpool | 5.5/10 |
Best Bet
Liverpool -0.25 Asian Handicap
This gives a better risk profile than forcing Liverpool -0.5 if the odds are short. Liverpool are the stronger side at home, but Chelsea’s attacking quality and the uncertainty around injuries make a one-goal-margin scenario realistic.
Final Score Prediction
Liverpool 2-1 Chelsea
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