Liverpool have built up a nice bit of momentum by claiming four straight victories and could be meeting Chelsea in the Carabao Cup at just the right time. The Blues must travel to Merseyside on the back of a disappointing home defeat by Tottenham and look set to be weakened by injuries and suspensions.
We’re happy to take 5/4 for the hosts to prevail in normal time for our initial Liverpool vs Chelsea prediction.
Betting Odds
Liverpool vs Chelsea Betting Odds - League Cup 2026-27
Result | Odds | Chance |
|---|---|---|
Liverpool | 5/4 | 44.4% |
Chelsea | 17/10 | 37% |
Draw | 11/4 | 26.7% |
*Odds are correct at the time of writing, but subject to change.
Liverpool are 5/4 favourites to beat Chelsea , who are 17/10 for the win, with the draw at 11/4 .
How to Watch
How to watch Liverpool vs Chelsea
Wednesday night’s big fourth-round tie is scheduled to kick off at 20:00 GMT and will be broadcast live on ITV1.
Head-to-Head
Liverpool vs Chelsea head-to-head record
Chelsea have failed to win on any of their last five visits to Anfield , albeit they have picked up three draws during that period. Recent history in this competition also just favours the Reds , although again the encounters have been close, with Liverpool prevailing 1-0 after extra-time in the 2024 final after beating the Blues on penalties in the Wembley decider two years earlier.
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Form Guides
Liverpool form guide
The transition from Arne Slot to Andoni Iraola remains a work in progress, but Liverpool are getting results. They have beaten LASK Linz 6-3 and Villarreal 4-3 in the Champions League , as well as getting the better of a couple of in-form Premier League opponents by edging out Brentford 2-1 and then seeing off Brighton 2-0.
Obviously, Iraola will make changes for this match, but some of his fringe players performed with great credit during a 3-1 triumph over Tottenham in the last round. One starlet who should be crying out for a chance to shine is new England international Rio Ngumoha , who was man of the match versus Villarreal a week ago.
The 18-year-old provided two assists in that Champions League victory, just days after coming off the bench to change the game at Brentford and is tipped to start here after again only being used as a late substitute over the weekend. Ngumoha has yet to score a goal this term but 5/2 for him to put that right at any time during this contest appeals from the Liverpool vs Chelsea odds.
Chelsea form guide
The Blues have every opportunity to benefit from a lack of European football when it comes to being fresh for cup competitions this season and demolished Leeds 6-3 after a sensational second-half display at Stamford Bridge in the third round.
However, Cole Palmer , who scored twice after coming on at the break that night, is now suspended due to being sent off in Saturday’s 2-0 loss to Spurs . With Emiliano Martinez sidelined by a head injury, back-up keeper Mike Penders gifted Tottenham the first goal by punching the ball into his own net from a corner, so the Belgian youngster will be under pressure here.
Joao Pedro missed that game along with Reece James and the Blues remain dogged by inconsistency, despite having shown some signs of improvement under Xabi Alonso . We just feel it is worth taking them on in what promises to be a tight tussle, so 10/3 for the Reds to win by exactly one goal is added to our Liverpool vs Chelsea betting tips.
Betting Tips
Liverpool vs Chelsea Betting Tips - League Cup 2026-27
Rio Ngumoha to score at any time @ 5/2
Liverpool to win by exactly one goal @ 10/3
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