FM Preview: Chelsea v Liverpool 11 Nov 2012

Last updated : 10 November 2012 By Footymad Previewer

Footymad preview 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, winning 53.75% of the games played between the two.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Stamford Bridge was less than a year ago, in November 2011, as the visitors ran out cosy 0-2 winners in a League Cup match.

Recent encounters between the teams

Season Date Team Result Team Comp
2011/2012 Tue 08 May Liverpool 4 - 1 Chelsea Premier League
2011/2012 Sat 05 May Chelsea 2 - 1 Liverpool F.A. Cup
2011/2012 Tue 29 Nov Chelsea 0-2 Liverpool League Cup
2011/2012 Sun 20 Nov Chelsea 1 - 2 Liverpool Premier League
2010/2011 Sun 06 Feb Chelsea 0 - 1 Liverpool Premier League
2010/2011 Sun 07 Nov Liverpool 2 - 0 Chelsea Premier League
2009/2010 Sun 02 May Liverpool 0 - 2 Chelsea Premier League

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

Recent respective form guides

Chelsea have an excellent home record, winning five and losing just one of the last six games. In this time, Blues have rattled up an impressive 21 goals, and conceded 10.

The Reds have had a decent run of form away from home recently, with 3 victories and just 1 loss from the last six. The games have constituted a decent return of 15 goals for the Reds, and 7 goals against.

Chelsea's total of 23 points from their 10 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Barclays Premier League.

Liverpool see themselves just below half way in the Barclays Premier League, showing a record of 11 points from their 10 games played so far,

Current overall team form

Team P W D L F A P
Chelsea 6 3 1 2 16 14 10
Liverpool 6 2 2 2 6 7 8

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FootyMad's prediction ...

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

Sequence statistics

Team Sequences
Chelsea 7 games since last home draw.
Unbeaten run of 3 matches.
Liverpool Not won in previous 2 away matches.
No win in the 4 most recent games.

For a detailed analysis of current team sequences throughout the leagues, click here