{"id":5877,"date":"2026-05-08T11:30:21","date_gmt":"2026-05-08T11:30:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/playball.com.ng\/?p=5877"},"modified":"2026-05-08T11:30:21","modified_gmt":"2026-05-08T11:30:21","slug":"preview-prediction-where-to-watch","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/playball.com.ng\/?p=5877","title":{"rendered":"Preview, Prediction, Where To Watch"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"content-main\">\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<!--post-header--><\/p>\n<div id=\"post-feat-img\" class=\"left relative\" itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" class=\"attachment- size- wp-post-image ewww_webp_lazy_load\" alt=\"Liverpool FC\" decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sixsports.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Liverpool-FC-26.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/sixsports.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Liverpool-FC-26-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/sixsports.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Liverpool-FC-26-768x432.jpg 768w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" src=\"https:\/\/sixsports.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Liverpool-FC-26.jpg\" src-webp=\"https:\/\/sixsports.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Liverpool-FC-26.jpg.webp\" srcset-webp=\"https:\/\/sixsports.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Liverpool-FC-26.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/sixsports.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Liverpool-FC-26-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/sixsports.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Liverpool-FC-26-768x432.jpg 768w\"\/><img width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/sixsports.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Liverpool-FC-26.jpg\" class=\"attachment- size- wp-post-image\" alt=\"Liverpool FC\" decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sixsports.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Liverpool-FC-26.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/sixsports.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Liverpool-FC-26-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/sixsports.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Liverpool-FC-26-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"\/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<meta itemprop=\"url\" content=\"https:\/\/sixsports.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Liverpool-FC-26.jpg\"\/><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<meta itemprop=\"width\" content=\"1200\"\/><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<meta itemprop=\"height\" content=\"675\"\/><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<!--post-feat-text-->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<p><!--post-feat-img--><\/p>\n<section class=\"social-sharing-top\">\n<p><span class=\"fb-but1\"><i class=\"fa-brands fa-facebook-f\"\/><\/span><span class=\"social-text\">Share<\/span><\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#\" onclick=\"window.open('http:\/\/twitter.com\/share?text=Liverpool vs Chelsea: Preview, Prediction, Where To Watch -&amp;url=https:\/\/sixsports.in\/liverpool-vs-chelsea-preview-prediction-where-to-watch\/', 'twitterShare', 'width=626,height=436'); return false;\" title=\"Share This Post\"><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"twitter-but1\"><i class=\"fa-brands fa-x-twitter\"\/><\/span><span class=\"social-text\">Share<\/span><\/p>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"whatsapp-but1\"><i class=\"fa fa-whatsapp fa-2\"\/><\/span><span class=\"social-text\">Share<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"pinterest-but1\"><i class=\"fa-brands fa-pinterest-p\"\/><\/span><span class=\"social-text\">Share<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"email-but\"><i class=\"fa fa-envelope fa-2\"\/><\/span><span class=\"social-text\">Email<\/span><\/p>\n<\/section>\n<p><!--social-sharing-top--><\/p>\n<div class=\"sx-entity-card\">\n<div class=\"sx-entity-top\">\n<div class=\"sx-entity-logo\">\n                <img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"350\" height=\"350\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/sixsports.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/chelsea_fc_logo-1.avif\" alt=\"CHELSEA\"\/>\n            <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"sx-entity-description\">\n<p>            Chelsea is one of England\u2019s premier football clubs, competing in the Premier League and European competitions such as the UEFA Champions League. Known for its strong squad, tactical versatility, and competitive history, Chelsea has won multiple league titles, domestic cups,\u2026            <a class=\"sx-entity-readmore\" href=\"https:\/\/sixsports.in\/team\/chelsea\/\"><br \/>\n                Read More about CHELSEA\n        <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Liverpool vs Chelsea is set to take place at Anfield this weekend. Both sides need a strong response to regain their form. This comes as pressure is starting to build before the game. Now, fans likely expect a tense but exciting <strong>Premier League<\/strong> clash on Saturday.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The Reds<\/strong> missed the chance to secure <strong>Champions League<\/strong> qualification after losing 3-2 to Manchester United at Old Trafford. Meanwhile, <strong>the Blues<\/strong> have also suffered another tough loss after their 3-1 defeat against Nottingham Forest at home.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-match-preview-liverpool-vs-chelsea\">Match Preview: Liverpool vs Chelsea<\/h2>\n<p>Liverpool\u2019s recent league form has been mixed lately. The Reds have earned wins against top sides before suffering a tough defeat against Manchester United last weekend. Arne Slot\u2019s side showed intent after fighting back from two goals down.\u00a0But, the defensive mistakes and missed chances eventually proved to be costly. The reigning PL champions have collected 58 points and stay fourth in the points table.<\/p>\n<p>Now, Anfield could once again play a key role for the home team this weekend. The Reds have taken 10 points from their last four home league matches. Although clean sheets have been difficult to find. Fans will still believe their team can still show good <strong>football<\/strong> in front of a packed home crowd.<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, Chelsea travel to Merseyside in poor league form after losing six straight league matches. The west London side were beaten 3-1 by Nottingham Forest in their last game. That was another disappointing performance during a difficult period for the club. <\/p>\n<p>The Stamford Bridge club has struggled badly in both attack and defence during this losing streak. They have failed to control games and have looked out of focus\u00a0 whenever opponents increase the pressure. Given that, another defeat at Anfield would create even more concern around the squad and coaching staff before the season ends.<\/p>\n<p><strong>LIVERPOOL\u2019S CURRENT FORM IN PREMIER LEAGUE:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Last 5 games: <strong>L W W W L<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>CHELSEA\u2019S CURRENT FORM IN PREMIER LEAGUE:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Last 5 games: <strong>LLLLL<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Also Read: <\/strong><strong>Mykhailo Mudryk four-year ban confirmed by FA<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" alt=\"Liverpool FC\" class=\"wp-image-173767 ewww_webp_lazy_load\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sixsports.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Liverpool-FC-13.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/sixsports.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Liverpool-FC-13-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/sixsports.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Liverpool-FC-13-768x432.jpg 768w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" src=\"https:\/\/sixsports.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Liverpool-FC-13.jpg\" src-webp=\"https:\/\/sixsports.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Liverpool-FC-13.jpg.webp\" srcset-webp=\"https:\/\/sixsports.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Liverpool-FC-13.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/sixsports.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Liverpool-FC-13-600x338.jpg.webp 600w, https:\/\/sixsports.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Liverpool-FC-13-768x432.jpg.webp 768w\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/sixsports.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Liverpool-FC-13.jpg\" alt=\"Liverpool FC\" class=\"wp-image-173767\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sixsports.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Liverpool-FC-13.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/sixsports.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Liverpool-FC-13-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/sixsports.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Liverpool-FC-13-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-head-to-head-record-liverpool-vs-chelsea\">Head-To-Head Record: Liverpool vs Chelsea<\/h2>\n<p>Liverpool have enjoyed more success in this fixture over the years. As per stats, <strong>the Reds have won 87 matches<\/strong> against Chelsea, while <strong>the Blues have 67 wins<\/strong> with <strong>46 draws<\/strong> between the clubs. This shows how interesting this rivalry has remained till date.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Also Read: <\/strong><strong>Xabi Alonso backed for Chelsea job despite Madrid exit<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-where-to-watch-liverpool-vs-chelsea\">Where To Watch Liverpool vs Chelsea?<\/h2>\n<p>This PL game will be available on official Premier League broadcasters and official club platforms depending on region. <\/p>\n<p><strong>India<\/strong>: Star Sports Select HD1, Star Sports Select 1, JioHotstar, <\/p>\n<p><strong>Nigeria<\/strong>: SuperSport Premier League Nigeria, DStv Now, Canal+ Sport 3 Afrique, SuperSport MaXimo 1 &#038; 2<\/p>\n<p><strong>China<\/strong>: MiguQ, Q Sports Live<\/p>\n<p><strong>Kenya<\/strong>: DStv Now, GO TV, SuperSport Premier League ROA, SuperSport MaXimo 1 &#038; 2<\/p>\n<p><strong>USA<\/strong>: Telemundo Deportes En Vivo, NBC Sports App, nbcsports.com, UNIVERSO NOW, USA Network, UNIVERSO<\/p>\n<p><strong>UK<\/strong>: Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Premier League, Sky Go, Sky Sports App<\/p>\n<p><strong>Also Read: <\/strong><strong>Arne Slot decision shocks Ajax as Liverpool future set<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" alt=\"Chelsea\" class=\"wp-image-202905\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sixsports.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Chelsea-126.webp 1200w, https:\/\/sixsports.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Chelsea-126-600x338.webp 600w, https:\/\/sixsports.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Chelsea-126-768x432.webp 768w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" src=\"https:\/\/sixsports.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Chelsea-126.webp\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/sixsports.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Chelsea-126.webp\" alt=\"Chelsea\" class=\"wp-image-202905\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sixsports.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Chelsea-126.webp 1200w, https:\/\/sixsports.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Chelsea-126-600x338.webp 600w, https:\/\/sixsports.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Chelsea-126-768x432.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-match-prediction-liverpool-vs-chelsea\">Match Prediction: Liverpool vs Chelsea<\/h2>\n<p>Slot\u2019s men will likely start this match under pressure. But, their home form and attacking quality should give them the edge against a struggling Chelsea side. The Blues have been seen making defensive mistakes. So, the confidence inside the squad seems very low after six straight league defeats. <\/p>\n<p>The Merseyside club are also chasing the UCL spot. Given that, a win would move them closer to a top-five finish. The west London side may still create chances\u00a0 from the wings. But, the home team should have enough quality to control key moments at Anfield. <\/p>\n<p><strong>PREDICTED SCORE<\/strong>: LIVERPOOL <strong>3-1<\/strong> CHELSEA<\/p>\n<div class=\"preferred-source-box\" style=\"margin-top:40px;padding:25px;background: #1865b4;border:1px solid #ddd;border-radius:8px;text-align:center;\">\n<h2 style=\"font-size:24px;margin-bottom:10px;color:#fff;\">ENJOYED THIS STORY?<\/h2>\n<p style=\"font-size:16px;margin-bottom:20px;color:#fff;\">\n<p>                    Add Six Sports as a preferred source on Google to see more of our reporting\n                <\/p>\n<p>                    <img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Add as a preferred source on Google\" style=\"max-width:260px;height:auto;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.goal.com\/img\/google-trusted-source\/google_preferred_source_badge_dark@2x.webp\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.goal.com\/img\/google-trusted-source\/google_preferred_source_badge_dark@2x.webp\" alt=\"Add as a preferred source on Google\" style=\"max-width:260px;height:auto;\"\/><\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"after-article-links\" style=\"margin-top:20px; font-size:14px;\">Follow the latest updates from <strong>Premier League<\/strong>, <strong>The League<\/strong> and<br \/>\n        <strong>Champions League<\/strong>or explore more<br \/>\n        <strong>Football<\/strong> stories, <strong>Football Teams<\/strong> &#038; <strong>All Football Competitions<\/strong> . 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