Chelsea vs Liverpool Predictions

Chelsea vs Liverpool predictions for this Premier League fixture. Liverpool, already crowned champions, face Chelsea at Stamford Bridge, receiving a guard of honour as they start their celebratory title run in Sunday’s Premier League headline fixture. Read on for all our free predictions and betting tips.

Premier League | May 4, 2025 at 4:30pm UK at Stamford Bridge

Chelsea vs Liverpool Predictions

Could the Champions Be Caught Napping at the Bridge?

• Stamford Bridge Scoring Machine
  • Chelsea have found the back of the net in each of their last 24 home fixtures, showcasing consistency and attacking commitment in front of their supporters.
• Title Party Hangover?
  • Liverpool may have won the league, but they’ve only kept one clean sheet in their last five outings, showing signs of defensive vulnerability that Chelsea could exploit.
• Jackson’s Joyride Continues
  • Nicolas Jackson has netted three goals in his last two matches, including a double in the Conference League—his confidence is peaking just as Chelsea need it most.

Best Bet for Chelsea vs Liverpool

As far as season finales go, this might be the type of match that has everything but predictability. Liverpool, crowned kings of England last weekend in emphatic fashion, travel to Stamford Bridge for what should have been a heavyweight clash with high stakes… but now only one team still has something meaningful to chase. Chelsea, after a wobbly start to the campaign, find themselves firmly in the race for a top-five finish and will see this as the perfect chance to send a message while collecting three vital points.

Liverpool, meanwhile, arrive in celebratory mode, having battered Spurs 5-1 to seal their 20th league title. The scenes at Anfield were electric, and while they’ve got their name on the trophy, one wonders whether their hunger for points remains the same. Arne Slot has already hinted at shuffling the pack. Whether that means fringe players get a run or Salah continues his personal goal quest is yet to be seen. Either way, this clash feels less like a traditional end-of-season dead rubber and more like a test of motivation, composure and, perhaps above all, intent.

Best Bet for This Match – Chelsea to Win & Both Teams to Score

Here at BettingTips4You.com, we firmly believe in selecting one tip and doing it properly, instead of throwing out a flurry of half-baked predictions. It’s about giving readers clarity, not confusion. So, after weighing up all the angles, our standout selection for this Sunday blockbuster is Chelsea to win with both teams getting on the scoresheet.

Now let’s talk about why this makes sense.

Firstly, motivation is everything in football, and if there’s one team still with something significant to fight for, it’s the Blues. Enzo Maresca’s side are gunning for Champions League qualification, and a win here would propel them further in that race. They’ve not just been winning—they’ve been improving. Chelsea have stitched together three consecutive victories across competitions and haven’t failed to find the net at home since the sun was shining back in August. That’s 24 straight home games with at least one goal, a run not built on luck but attacking intent and fluidity.

Now, let’s throw Liverpool into the mix. Yes, they are deserved champions. Yes, they blew Spurs apart with a second-half onslaught. But what’s left to play for? With the title sewn up and Arne Slot openly admitting he’ll rotate the squad, it’s fair to question whether the same intensity will be present on Sunday. Mohamed Salah might still have a record in his sights—one more goal would match Didier Drogba’s tally for a player over 30 in a single campaign—but individual milestones do not necessarily translate into team drive.

And Chelsea have the weaponry to trouble this version of Liverpool. Nicolas Jackson has sprung back into form at the perfect time, with three goals in his last two outings including a tidy brace in Sweden midweek. His confidence is up, and he’ll relish the prospect of running at a Liverpool backline that could include the likes of Quansah and Tsimikas if Slot opts for rotation.

Of course, Liverpool aren’t likely to be pushovers. They’ve scored in six straight fixtures and even with some squad changes, there’s always that risk of a moment of Salah magic or Diaz darting through defences. But defensively? Not the most watertight. Chelsea’s last four league wins have all been by a single goal, which suggests they know how to edge these tense encounters.

And speaking of tension, let’s not forget the psychological edge. Chelsea haven’t beaten Liverpool in over ten matches. Some might call that a curse; others might call it a pattern waiting to be broken. With the Blues hungry and Liverpool perhaps a little hungover from the champagne, this feels like the right time for that streak to snap.

“With Chelsea still chasing Europe and Liverpool likely to ease off post-title, the hosts look primed to edge an entertaining clash—don’t be surprised if both sides find the net but Chelsea finish happier.”
— BettingTips4You.com expert quote, Tyler Morris

Likely Scoreline: Chelsea 2-1 Liverpool

The champions will not roll over, but Chelsea’s form, urgency and home advantage give them the upper hand. Expect the Reds to score—Salah doesn’t need much encouragement—but don’t expect them to return to Merseyside with the points.

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