Chelsea vs Liverpool Preview, Prediction, Head-to-Head, Team News, Possible Line-ups, and Betting Tips

Peter Solomon

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3 Minutes Read
September 25, 2025

Wembley Stadium is the magnificent setting for the Carabao Cup final as Chelsea and Liverpool lock horns in a classic English football showdown.

Both teams are desperate for silverware, but arrive with contrasting fortunes: Chelsea have been inconsistent under Mauricio Pochettino, while a depleted Liverpool side under Jürgen Klopp continues to find ways to win.

This home vs away match preview (in a neutral venue context) analyses a final brimming with narrative and tactical intrigue.

Team Recent Form

Chelsea: WLWDW

Liverpool: WWWDW

Key Stats

The last 4 meetings between these sides have ended in draws (90 minutes).
Liverpool are unbeaten in their last 10 matches across all competitions.
Chelsea have lost only one of their last 9 games at Wembley Stadium.

My exact correct score prediction for 90 minutes is Chelsea 1 – 1 Liverpool. I anticipate a tight, cagey final where neither side wants to make a fatal mistake. Liverpool’s injury crisis in attack may blunt their usual cutting edge, while Chelsea have shown they can raise their game for big occasions. A draw in regular time feels like the most probable outcome, potentially leading to extra time.

Chelsea vs Liverpool H2H

The last 4 matches have all ended in draws (1-1, 0-0, 1-1, 1-1).
Liverpool won the last cup final between the two sides, the 2022 Carabao Cup on penalties.
Chelsea’s last victory against Liverpool was a 1-0 win in the Premier League in March 2021.
Both teams have scored in 3 of the last 4 encounters.

Pre-game Odds (90 mins)

Chelsea Win: 3.10
Draw: 3.50
Liverpool Win: 2.30

Team News Home (Chelsea)

Chelsea have significant injury concerns. Key defender Thiago Silva is a major doubt, while Wesley Fofana, Reece James, and Lesley Ugochukwu are long-term absentees.

Team News Away (Liverpool)

Liverpool are in the midst of an injury crisis. Key attackers Mohamed Salah and Darwin Núñez are doubts. They are definitely without Diogo Jota, Curtis Jones, and goalkeeper Alisson Becker.