Liverpool v Chelsea result
Team pages: Liverpool · Chelsea · Head-to-head
The model’s pre-match pick
Liverpool 1–1 Chelsea — this Premier League match was drawn. TACTIX’s pre-match model pick was Over 2.5 goals.
What xG said
xG said little between the sides: Liverpool 0.62, Chelsea 0.60 in expected goals (per-shot expected goals for this match).
The result
Liverpool and Chelsea drew 1–1 at Anfield in the Premier League on Saturday 9 May.
The goals
It was 1–1 at half-time. The goals — Liverpool: Ryan Gravenberch (6’, assisted by Rio Ngumoha); Chelsea: Enzo Fernández (35’).
How it turned
Replaying TACTIX’s published pre-match model through the match’s two key moments (goals and red cards), the biggest swing came with Enzo Fernández’s goal on 35 minutes.
Discipline
C. Pawson showed six yellow cards — against 2.9 yellows a game across the last 15 matches refereed (this competition). The bookings — Liverpool: Joseph Gomez (88’) and Alexis Mac Allister (90+4’); Chelsea: Jorrel Hato (67’), Enzo Fernández (73’), Marc Cucurella (83’) and M. Caicedo (89’).
What it changes
Liverpool stay fourth after this result (36 league matches played). Liverpool have scored 63 goals, the fourth-most of the 20 clubs (2025/26 so far, after 38 games). Liverpool have conceded 53 goals, the eighth-most of the 20 clubs.
Chelsea stay ninth after this result (36 league matches played). Chelsea have scored 58 goals, the fifth-most (shared) of the 20 clubs (2025/26 so far, after 38 games). Chelsea have conceded 52 goals, the 10th-most (shared) of the 20 clubs.
Who stood out
By TACTIX Impact for this match, Ryan Gravenberch (Liverpool) 7.8, Rio Ngumoha (Liverpool) 6.0 and M. Caicedo (Chelsea) 4.4 led the match.
What the model said
The model’s free pick, Over 2.5 goals, did not land — graded in the live track record, misses included.
Next up
Liverpool next travel to Crystal Palace on 8 November 2026.
Chelsea next travel to Sunderland on 8 November 2026.
Written from the matches TACTIX holds for both sides; each figure names the games it is counted over.
Next for Liverpool: Crystal Palace v Liverpool, Sunday 8 November — the preview. Next for Chelsea: Sunderland v Chelsea, Sunday 8 November — the preview.
The Numbers
- Result: Liverpool 1–1 Chelsea · Premier League
- Venue: Anfield · Liverpool
- Referee: C. Pawson
- Model coverage: 246 markets priced for this fixture
- Head-to-head (last 6): Liverpool 3 · draws 1 · Chelsea 2 · 3 goals/game
- Recent form: Liverpool 3W 0D 2L · Chelsea 1W 0D 4L
Liverpool 1–1 Chelsea (Premier League): this fixture is settled. TACTIX’s pre-match coverage ran across 246 markets, and every graded call — wins and losses — is in the live track record (as of 30 July 2026). See the live track record →
Key Stats
Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 4 May 2026. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.
| Per game | Liverpool for / against | Line | Chelsea for / against |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals scored | 1.25 for · 1.88 against n 8 Last 5 | 3.25our book | 1.13 for · 2 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Corners won | 4.75 for · 4.25 against n 8 Last 5 | 9.5standard | 7.25 for · 4 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Shots | 12.63 for · 14.75 against n 8 Last 5 | 19.5standard | 14.75 for · 9.38 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Shots on target | 4.25 for · 5.88 against n 8 Last 5 | 8.5standard | 4.63 for · 4.88 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Fouls committed | 10.63 for · 9.75 against n 8 Last 5 | 21.5standard | 9.88 for · 11.5 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Cards shown | 1.88 for · 1.88 against n 8 Last 5 | 3.5standard | 1.63 for · 1.38 against n 8 Last 5 |
Referee: C. Pawson — 2.93 yellow cards a game, 0.07 red cards, 21.13 fouls over 15 matches.
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Liverpool
Liverpool Goalkeeper
| Player | Apps | Avg mins | Saves | Goals conceded | Penalties saved |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alisson Becker | 33 | 892936 min | 742.3 /90 | 321 /90 | 00 /90 |
| G. Mamardashvili | 18 | 851532 min | 482.8 /90 | 291.7 /90 | 10.1 /90 |
| F. Woodman | 4 | 76302 min | 154.5 /90 | 72.1 /90 | 00 /90 |
| Player | Mins | Saves 2+3+ |
|---|---|---|
| Alisson Becker n 8 | 90 | 2.5 |
| G. Mamardashvili n 8 | 86 | 3.3 |
| F. Woodman n 4 | 75.5 | 4.5 |
Liverpool Defensive
| Player | Apps | Avg mins | Tackles | Interceptions | Blocks | Duels won | Fouls committed | Yellow cards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| V. van Dijk | 51 | 904581 min | 290.6 /90 | 330.6 /90 | 340.7 /90 | 2575 /90 | 340.7 /90 | 60.1 /90 |
| I. Konaté | 46 | 853925 min | 661.5 /90 | 421 /90 | 340.8 /90 | 2595.9 /90 | 521.2 /90 | 80.2 /90 |
| M. Kerkez | 39 | 752937 min | 642 /90 | 260.8 /90 | 120.4 /90 | 1534.7 /90 | 290.9 /90 | 50.2 /90 |
| A. Robertson | 28 | 671866 min | 190.9 /90 | 160.8 /90 | 50.2 /90 | 432.1 /90 | 130.6 /90 | 10 /90 |
| Jeremie Frimpong | 27 | 581570 min | 191.1 /90 | 100.6 /90 | 00 /90 | 704 /90 | 221.3 /90 | 10.1 /90 |
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| Player | Mins | Fouls committed 1+2+ | Fouls won 1+2+ | Likely duel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V. van Dijk n 8 | 90 | 0.9 | 0 | M. Gusto |
| A. Mac Allister n 8 | 62.3 | 1.8 | 1.6 | M. Caicedo |
| D. Szoboszlai n 8 | 88.5 | 1.1 | 1.4 | E. Fernández |
| I. Konaté n 8 | 88 | 1.4 | 1.2 | M. Gusto |
| R. Gravenberch n 8 | 81.4 | 0.7 | 1.1 | M. Caicedo |
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| Player | Mins | Tackles 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|
| V. van Dijk n 8 | 90 | 0.8 |
| A. Mac Allister n 8 | 62.3 | 1.3 |
| D. Szoboszlai n 8 | 88.5 | 1.9 |
| I. Konaté n 8 | 88 | 1.7 |
| R. Gravenberch n 8 | 81.4 | 1.5 |
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Liverpool Attacking
| Player | Apps | Avg mins | Goals | Assists | Shots | Shots on target | Key passes | Dribbles completed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| H. Ekitike | 42 | 662779 min | 160.5 /90 | 60.2 /90 | 812.6 /90 | 331.1 /90 | 331.1 /90 | 682.2 /90 |
| A. Isak | 19 | 52997 min | 40.4 /90 | 10.1 /90 | 252.3 /90 | 141.3 /90 | 50.5 /90 | 40.4 /90 |
| Rio Ngumoha | 17 | 39657 min | 10.1 /90 | 00 /90 | 121.6 /90 | 71 /90 | 141.9 /90 | 304.1 /90 |
| F. Chiesa | 14 | 41575 min | 20.3 /90 | 30.5 /90 | 132 /90 | 50.8 /90 | 91.4 /90 | 40.6 /90 |
| A. Mac Allister | 50 | 723596 min | 50.1 /90 | 70.2 /90 | 431.1 /90 | 200.5 /90 | 471.2 /90 | 190.5 /90 |
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| Player | Mins | Shots 1+2+ | Shots on target 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| V. van Dijk n 8 | 90 | 0.4 | 0.3 |
| A. Mac Allister n 8 | 62.3 | 1.1 | 0.4 |
| D. Szoboszlai n 8 | 88.5 | 0.5 | 0.1 |
| I. Konaté n 8 | 88 | 0.3 | 0.1 |
| R. Gravenberch n 8 | 81.4 | 1 | 0.4 |
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| Player | Mins | Goals 1+2+ | Assists 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| V. van Dijk n 8 | 90 | 0.1 | 0 |
| A. Mac Allister n 8 | 62.3 | 0 | 0.4 |
| D. Szoboszlai n 8 | 88.5 | 0.1 | 0.3 |
| I. Konaté n 8 | 88 | 0 | 0 |
| R. Gravenberch n 8 | 81.4 | 0.1 | 0 |
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Chelsea
Chelsea Goalkeeper
| Player | Apps | Avg mins | Saves | Goals conceded | Penalties saved |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Sánchez | 49 | 894341 min | 1352.8 /90 | 631.3 /90 | 00 /90 |
| F. Jörgensen | 12 | 80963 min | 161.5 /90 | 161.5 /90 | 00 /90 |
| Kepa Arrizabalaga | 1 | 9090 min | 22 /90 | 00 /90 | 00 /90 |
| Player | Mins | Saves 2+3+ |
|---|---|---|
| Robert Sánchez n 8 | 87 | 2.7 |
| F. Jörgensen n 8 | 76.1 | 2.2 |
Chelsea Defensive
| Player | Apps | Avg mins | Tackles | Interceptions | Blocks | Duels won | Fouls committed | Yellow cards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M. Gusto | 49 | 693371 min | 862.3 /90 | 551.5 /90 | 50.1 /90 | 1594.2 /90 | 280.7 /90 | 80.2 /90 |
| Marc Cucurella | 48 | 803821 min | 832 /90 | 481.1 /90 | 160.4 /90 | 1764.1 /90 | 681.6 /90 | 100.2 /90 |
| T. Chalobah | 46 | 853929 min | 370.8 /90 | 481.1 /90 | 200.5 /90 | 1734 /90 | 250.6 /90 | 40.1 /90 |
| R. James | 36 | 752688 min | 622.1 /90 | 461.5 /90 | 90.3 /90 | 1384.6 /90 | 321.1 /90 | 60.2 /90 |
| W. Fofana | 31 | 742295 min | 240.9 /90 | 451.8 /90 | 240.9 /90 | 1335.2 /90 | 281.1 /90 | 80.3 /90 |
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| Player | Mins | Fouls committed 1+2+ | Fouls won 1+2+ | Likely duel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E. Fernández n 8 | 86 | 0.9 | 1.2 | D. Szoboszlai |
| Pedro Neto n 8 | 83.9 | 1.2 | 0.5 | — |
| Robert Sánchez n 8 | 87 | 0 | 0.4 | — |
| M. Gusto n 8 | 76.6 | 0.3 | 1.2 | I. Konaté |
| M. Caicedo n 8 | 83.9 | 1.6 | 1.6 | R. Gravenberch |
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| Player | Mins | Tackles 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|
| E. Fernández n 8 | 86 | 1.6 |
| Pedro Neto n 8 | 83.9 | 0.4 |
| M. Gusto n 8 | 76.6 | 1.5 |
| M. Caicedo n 8 | 83.9 | 2.1 |
| Marc Cucurella n 8 | 87.6 | 0.9 |
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Chelsea Attacking
| Player | Apps | Avg mins | Goals | Assists | Shots | Shots on target | Key passes | Dribbles completed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| João Pedro | 48 | 723471 min | 220.6 /90 | 60.2 /90 | 721.9 /90 | 401 /90 | 401 /90 | 501.3 /90 |
| L. Delap | 32 | 471519 min | 30.2 /90 | 40.2 /90 | 352.1 /90 | 201.2 /90 | 120.7 /90 | 160.9 /90 |
| J. Bynoe-Gittens | 23 | 461066 min | 10.1 /90 | 50.4 /90 | 141.2 /90 | 70.6 /90 | 171.4 /90 | 353 /90 |
| Tyrique George | 11 | 48528 min | 40.7 /90 | 10.2 /90 | 91.5 /90 | 81.4 /90 | 81.4 /90 | 30.5 /90 |
| Marc Guiu | 10 | 46456 min | 20.4 /90 | 10.2 /90 | 132.6 /90 | 81.6 /90 | 30.6 /90 | 20.4 /90 |
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| Player | Mins | Shots 1+2+ | Shots on target 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| E. Fernández n 8 | 86 | 1.4 | 0.9 |
| Pedro Neto n 8 | 83.9 | 0.3 | 0.3 |
| Robert Sánchez n 8 | 87 | 0 | 0 |
| M. Gusto n 8 | 76.6 | 0.3 | 0.3 |
| M. Caicedo n 8 | 83.9 | 0.4 | 0 |
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| Player | Mins | Goals 1+2+ | Assists 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| E. Fernández n 8 | 86 | 0.3 | 0.1 |
| Pedro Neto n 8 | 83.9 | 0 | 0.4 |
| Robert Sánchez n 8 | 87 | 0 | 0 |
| M. Gusto n 8 | 76.6 | 0 | 0.1 |
| M. Caicedo n 8 | 83.9 | 0 | 0 |
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Match Statistics & Details
| Liverpool | Chelsea | |
|---|---|---|
| 48% | Possession | 52% |
| 0.56 | Expected goals (xG) | 0.50 |
| 8 | Shots | 6 |
| 3 | Shots on target | 3 |
| 4 | Shots off target | 2 |
| 1 | Blocked shots | 1 |
| 5 | Shots inside the box | 4 |
| 5 | Corners | 2 |
| 2 | Offsides | 2 |
| 17 | Fouls | 17 |
| 2 | Yellow cards | 4 |
| 0 | Red cards | 0 |
| 2 | Saves | 2 |
| 473 | Passes | 515 |
| 84% | Pass accuracy | 87% |
Liverpool Player Stats
| Player | Min | G | A | Sh | SoT | KP | Tkl | Cards | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G. Mamardashvili | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.9 |
| C. Jones | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 7.3 |
| V. van Dijk | 90 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.6 |
| M. Kerkez | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.5 |
| R. Gravenberch | 90 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 7.9 |
| A. Mac Allister | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | Y | 6.2 |
| Jeremie Frimpong | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.5 |
| D. Szoboszlai | 90 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6.2 |
| I. Konaté | 77 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.6 |
| C. Gakpo | 77 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6.3 |
| Rio Ngumoha | 67 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 7.2 |
| A. Isak sub | 23 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.7 |
| J. Gomez sub | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | Y | 6.7 |
| F. Chiesa sub | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.5 |
Chelsea Player Stats
| Player | Min | G | A | Sh | SoT | KP | Tkl | Cards | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F. Jörgensen | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.3 |
| Levi Colwill | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.9 |
| W. Fofana | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.7 |
| J. Hato | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | Y | 6.9 |
| M. Gusto | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 6 |
| M. Caicedo | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 4 | Y | 7.2 |
| Marc Cucurella | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | Y | 6.3 |
| C. Palmer | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 7 |
| E. Fernández | 90 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | Y | 7.2 |
| João Pedro | 90 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.6 |
| Andrey Santos | 63 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 6.5 |
| R. James sub | 27 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 7 |
Sh = shots, SoT = shots on target, KP = key passes, Tkl = tackles; – = not recorded for that player. Rating is the data provider’s.
Form, Head-to-Head & Standings
The numbers behind Liverpool v Chelsea — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)
- 2025-10-04 Chelsea 2–1 Liverpool
- 2025-05-04 Chelsea 3–1 Liverpool
- 2024-10-20 Liverpool 2–1 Chelsea
- 2024-02-25 Chelsea 0–1 Liverpool
- 2024-01-31 Liverpool 4–1 Chelsea
- 2023-08-13 Chelsea 1–1 Liverpool
Shot Map and Expected Goals
Liverpool 0.62 xG from 8 shots, Chelsea 0.60 from 6. Every mark is one shot, placed where it was taken and sized by the chance it had of becoming a goal. Filled marks with a white ring are goals.
| Team | Shots | Goals | xG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liverpool | 8 | 1 | 0.62 |
| Chelsea | 6 | 1 | 0.60 |
Shot locations and expected-goals values from per-shot data. Per-shot tables, situation and shot-type breakdowns are part of TACTIX Pro.
Expected Goals Race
At half-time, xG was level: Liverpool 0.38, Chelsea 0.48. At full time, xG was level: Liverpool 0.62, Chelsea 0.60.
The Full Post-Match Picture
Pro members see this match shot by shot — every attempt with its expected-goals value, the situation and shot-type breakdowns, the xG timeline, and how the model’s pre-match probabilities compared with what happened. Plus every market the model graded for this fixture.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What was the model’s pick for Liverpool v Chelsea?
- TACTIX’s free model pick for Liverpool v Chelsea was Over 2.5 goals.
- What is the head-to-head record between Liverpool and Chelsea?
- In their last 6 meetings, Liverpool won 3, Chelsea won 2 and there was 1 draw, averaging 3 goals per game.
- What is the recent form of Liverpool and Chelsea?
- Recent form — Liverpool 3W 0D 2L; Chelsea 1W 0D 4L.
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