Chelsea vs Liverpool Preview: Chelsea Thrives Against Strong Opponents, Fearless in Home Counterattack Against Liverpool

At 00:30 on October 5th Beijing time, the 7th round of the Premier League features a high-profile clash as Chelsea hosts Liverpool.

Key highlights of Chelsea vs Liverpool are as follows:

First:Team statusAfter 6 rounds of the Premier League, Chelsea holds 2 wins, 2 draws, and 2 losses with 8 points, placing eighth, while Liverpool has 5 wins and 1 loss with 15 points, sitting first. In the last round, Chelsea lost 1-3 at home to Brighton, failing to win in the last three league matches with 1 draw and 2 losses, showing poor form. Midweek, they narrowly won 1-0 at home against Benfica in the Champions League. Liverpool suffered a 1-2 away defeat to Crystal Palace, their first loss this season, and lost 0-1 away to Galatasaray in the Champions League midweek, marking two consecutive defeats across all competitions.

Second:Chelsea Excels Against Strong Teams, Unafraid of Liverpool in Home Counterattack BattleChelsea is a team that performs better against tough opponents; simply put, they are stronger in counterattacks than in possession battles, as proven in the Club World Cup final. Facing Liverpool at home, Chelsea will likely adopt a cautious counterattacking approach, allowing the Premier League defending champions and leaders to push forward. Liverpool’s defense is not very solid, which presents scoring opportunities for Chelsea. If Chelsea firmly chooses to defend and counterattack at home, top defensive midfielder Kaysedo will play a key tactical role. Considering Liverpool’s recent two consecutive defeats, Chelsea is favored to remain unbeaten at home, with Liverpool unlikely to secure three points and possibly even lose.

In the last 6 encounters between the two sides, Chelsea has 1 win, 3 draws, and 2 losses, slightly trailing.

Injury and suspension updates: Chelsea hasPalmer, Chalobah, Fofana, Adarabioyo, Colwill, Esugo, Draper, Andre Santos; Liverpool hasAlisson.