Liverpool host Chelsea in the fourth round of the 2026/27 EFL Cup on Wednesday, 28 October, with kick-off at 21:00 GMT at Anfield.
The Reds have won four consecutive matches across all competitions and will be looking to secure a place in the quarter-finals. Chelsea, meanwhile, arrive after a disappointing 2-0 defeat to Tottenham and will be eager to respond.
Find out where to watch the match, explore our sports betting tips, and check the predicted lineups for this cup tie.
Liverpool x Chelsea Odds
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Match Overview - Liverpool vs. Chelsea
- Liverpool have won four consecutive matches since their 3-0 defeat to Manchester City, including a 4-3 Champions League victory over Villarreal and a 2-0 win against Brighton.
- Chelsea have won both of their EFL Cup matches, scoring eight goals against Luton Town and Leeds United, but suffered a 2-0 home defeat to Tottenham at the weekend.
- Liverpool beat Tottenham 3-1 in the previous round, while Chelsea’s inconsistent recent form and several potential absences could make their trip to Anfield difficult.
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ChelseaCHERecent Results(Last N Matches)
Season Stats
Head-to-Head Record
- Liverpool and Chelsea have shared the spoils frequently in recent meetings, with six of their last 10 encounters reportedly ending in draws.
- Chelsea won 2-1 in their most recent Premier League meeting in October 2025, while Liverpool claimed a 1-0 victory in the 2024 EFL Cup final.
- Their recent encounters have often been closely contested, although Liverpool’s current four-match winning streak gives the hosts a boost ahead of this cup tie.
Head-to-Head
LiverpoolLIVChelseaCHE| Competition | Score | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Premier League | LiverpoolLIV 1-1  ChelseaCHE | |
| Premier League | ChelseaCHE 2-1LiverpoolLIV | |
| Premier League | ChelseaCHE 3-1LiverpoolLIV | |
| Premier League | LiverpoolLIV 2-1ChelseaCHE | |
| League Cup | ChelseaCHE 0-1LiverpoolLIV |
Liverpool's Quest for a Quarter-Final Spot
Liverpool have recovered impressively from their 3-0 defeat to Manchester City, winning four consecutive matches across all competitions. Their recent run includes a 6-3 victory over LASK Linz, a 2-1 comeback win against Brentford, a thrilling 4-3 Champions League success over Villarreal and a 2-0 victory over Brighton.
Andoni Iraola is expected to rotate his squad ahead of Sunday’s Premier League clash with Arsenal. Cody Gakpo and Rio Ngumoha could feature prominently in attack, while James McConnell and Lewis Koumas are among the players who may be handed starting roles. Liverpool will nevertheless have to manage several absences, with Conor Bradley, Hugo Ekitike, Jeremie Frimpong and Giovanni Leoni unavailable.
Florian Wirtz, Dominik Szoboszlai and Victor Munoz are also doubtful, while Alisson Becker and Virgil van Dijk could be rested. Despite those concerns, Liverpool have shown they can win in different circumstances, and their recent attacking performances should give them confidence as they pursue a place in the last eight.
DateResult | ||
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LiverpoolLIV 2-0 BrightonBRI | WinW | |
LiverpoolLIV 4-3 VillarrealVIL | WinW | |
BrentfordBRE 1-2 LiverpoolLIV | WinW | |
Lask LinzLAS 3-6 LiverpoolLIV | WinW | |
LiverpoolLIV 0-3 Manchester CityMAN | LossL | |
The Blues' Quest for Cup Consistency
Chelsea have enjoyed a productive EFL Cup campaign, beating Luton Town 2-0 before defeating Leeds United 6-3. However, their league form has been inconsistent, and Saturday’s 2-0 home defeat to Tottenham was a setback. Xabi Alonso will be looking for a response at Anfield, where he faces Liverpool for the first time as Chelsea manager.
The visitors will be without Cole Palmer, who is suspended following his sending-off against Tottenham. Reece James and Emiliano Martinez are also unavailable through injury, while Joao Pedro, Pep Chavarria, Emmanuel Emegha and Jamie Gittens will be assessed before kick-off. Estevao could play a significant role in attack as Chelsea look to make the most of their attacking options.
Chelsea have demonstrated their ability to score freely in this competition, but their defensive shortcomings were exposed against Leeds, and the defeat to Tottenham raised further questions about their consistency. With Liverpool in strong form and playing at Anfield, the visitors will need a more disciplined performance to reach the quarter-finals.
DateResult | ||
|---|---|---|
ChelseaCHE 0-2 TottenhamTOT | LossL | |
EvertonEVE 0-2 ChelseaCHE | WinW | |
ChelseaCHE 5-1 AFC BournemouthAFC | WinW | |
BrentfordBRE 3-0ChelseaCHE | LossL | |
ChelseaCHE 2-2 Hull CityHUL | DrawD | |
Liverpool vs. Chelsea Prediction: Reds to triumph at Anfield
Liverpool are in formidable form, having secured a four-game winning streak since their last league defeat. While head-to-head matches are often tight, Chelsea have shown a prolific attack in the League Cup. This suggests that despite past trends, the game could see goals, making Over 1.5 Goals a reasonable market to consider.
Historically, many of their encounters have ended in draws with scarce goals. However, considering both teams’ current attacking capabilities in cup competitions, an intense start to the game is still possible. Therefore, a market such as Both Teams to Score – Yes could be an interesting prospect.
Despite the history of tight contests, Liverpool’s outstanding current momentum and their passionate home crowd should give them the edge. We believe the Reds will secure the victory, so our main prediction is for a Liverpool win.
The odds mentioned were collected during the writing of this prediction and may change. Always check with the bookmaker for the latest information.
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| Best Odds | ||
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| Double Chance & Over/Under | Either team to win and over 2.5 goals | |
| Over/Under | Over 1.5 goals in the first half | |
Where to Watch Liverpool vs. Chelsea
For those wondering where to watch Liverpool vs. Chelsea, here is the broadcast information for the upcoming match:
- TV: ITV1, STV, Sky Sports Main Event
- Streaming: ITVX, STV Player
Liverpool vs. Chelsea Predicted Lineups
Liverpool are expected to make several changes ahead of their weekend meeting with Arsenal. The Liverpool lineup could feature Gakpo and Ngumoha in attack, with McConnell and Koumas also in contention to start.
Chelsea will be without the suspended Palmer and have several injury concerns to assess. The Chelsea lineup may include Estevao in an attacking role, while Alonso must decide whether to use a back four or a back five.
Liverpool
Mamardashvili; Araujo, Jacquet, Gomez, Kerkez; Nyoni, Mac Allister; Ngumoha, McConnell, Gakpo; Koumas.
LiverpoolChelsea
Penders; Gusto, Fofana, Colwill, Palestra; Caicedo, Lavia, Barco; Estevao, Welbeck, Rogers.
ChelseaMatch Details
Here are the match details:
- Match: Liverpool vs. Chelsea
- Competition: League Cup 2026/27
- Date: 28/10/2026
- Kick-off: 21:00 (GMT)
- Venue: Anfield, Liverpool, England
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