FM Preview: Chelsea v Liverpool 06 Feb 2011

Last updated : 05 February 2011 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Chelsea v Liverpool fixture

Chelsea prepare to entertain Liverpool at Stamford Bridge on Sunday afternoon, looking to continue an impressive record. The Blues are clearly on top, having won 43 and lost only 17 of the 77 games.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Stamford Bridge was just last season, in October 2009, with Chelsea running out comfortable 2-0 winners in a Premier League match.

For a detailed analysis of the head-to-head between the two sides, click here

Recent encounters between the teams:
2010/2011Sun 07 NovLiverpool2 - 0ChelseaPREM
2009/2010Sun 02 MayLiverpool0 - 2ChelseaPREM
2009/2010Sun 04 OctChelsea2-0LiverpoolPREM
2008/2009Tue 14 AprChelsea4 - 4LiverpoolCHMP
2008/2009Wed 08 AprLiverpool1 - 3ChelseaCHMP
2008/2009Sun 01 FebLiverpool2 - 0ChelseaPREM
2008/2009Sun 26 OctChelsea0 - 1LiverpoolPREM

Recent respective form guides

Chelsea are in decent form at home, having won four and drawn two of their last six games, In this time, Blues have rattled up an impressive 16 goals, and conceded 5.

In complete contrast to Chelsea, Liverpool are having a torrid time on their travels, accumulating just 1 victory and 1 draw from their last six played. While the Reds have hit 7 goals, 10 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Chelsea's total of 44 points from their 24 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Barclays Premier League. Liverpool's total of 35 points from their 25 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Barclays Premier League.

For a detailed analysis of team form guides throughout the leagues, click here

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Chelsea641118413
Liverpool63129510

FootyMad's prediction ...

Chelsea may be coming up against a decent side in Liverpool, but I do believe that its going to result in a narrow home win for the Blues. Home Win

Sequence statistics:
Chelsea Unbeaten in the last 6 home games.
Unbeaten run of 5 matches.
Liverpool 6 games since last away draw.
Won each of the previous 3 matches.
Last drawn game 4 outings ago.