Carabao Cup Liverpool 28 Oct 2026 20:00 Chelsea Prediction: Liverpool to win 2.45 View Odds > Pick your prediction LiverpoolDraw Chelsea Liverpool vs Chelsea Prediction & Betting Tips – 28/10/2026 28 Oct 2026 Anfield Louis HecqAnfield plays host to a mouth-watering Carabao Cup last-sixteen tie on Wednesday evening as Liverpool welcome Chelsea for a knockout clash with a quarter-final berth at stake. The two sides share rich history in this competition, with Liverpool having lifted the trophy at Chelsea's expense in both 2022 and 2024. Adding a fresh layer of intrigue, this fixture marks the first managerial meeting between Andoni Iraola and Xabi Alonso, former Spain teammates now plotting against one another from opposing dugouts. Our prediction 1X: Double Chance Liverpool or Draw 2.45 on William Hill · Confidence Medium Odds recorded on 26 Oct 2026 at 20:23 · Odds are subject to change Recommended Bets William HillMatchbookCoral Liverpool to win2.452.502.80Under 2.52.452.722.60BTTS Yes1.401.471.40 Odds recorded on 26 Oct 2026 at 20:23 · Odds are subject to changeMatch AnalysisLiverpool enter this Carabao Cup last-16 tie as the home favourite at 2.45, backed by a strong recent run of WWWLW and the structural advantage of Anfield in a knockout format against a Chelsea side with a compromised goalkeeper.WWWLW run in recent fixtures gives Liverpool clear momentum heading into this tie.Anfield home record in cup knockouts provides a consistent structural edge over visiting sides.Chelsea forced to field Mike Penders in goal, only his second senior appearance, replacing the injured Martinez.Carabao Cup finalists twice in recent editions, Liverpool have demonstrated superior depth in this exact competition.Chelsea arrive at Anfield as the underdog at 2.50, facing a high-pressure away knockout tie without first-choice goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez, who fractured his jaw and underwent surgery, leaving an inexperienced Penders to deputise in one of English football's most demanding atmospheres.Emiliano Martinez out with a fractured jaw forces an inexperienced Mike Penders into a hostile away cup tie.Reece James and Malo Gusto both unavailable or doubtful, weakening Chelsea's right-side defensive structure significantly.H2H record shows Chelsea have not won at Anfield in this competition despite recent Premier League results.Key point: With both squads rotating heavily and multiple absences on each side, a tight, low-scoring contest makes 2.45 a compelling alternative angle to the match result market. Form & Statistics: Liverpool vs Chelsea Liverpool Recent form WWWWL Wins4/5 (80%) Draws0/5 (0%) Losses1/5 (20%) Season statistics (5) 3.5Total goals 58%Both teams score 2.2Goals scored 1.3Goals conceded Chelsea Recent form LWWLD Wins2/5 (40%) Draws1/5 (20%) Losses2/5 (40%) Season statistics (5) 4.7Total goals 67%Both teams score 2.7Goals scored 2Goals conceded Liverpool vs Chelsea: Head-to-Head Liverpool 20 % Draws 47 % Chelsea 33 % Average statistics (recent meetings) 4Total goals 100%Both teams score 2.3Home goals 1.7Away goals 83%Over 2.5 goals 17%Under 2.5 goals Probable lineup Lineups: Liverpool vs Chelsea Liverpool4-2-3-1Starters1 Alisson2 Araujo3 Jacquet4 Van Dijk5 Kerkez6 Gravenberch7 Mac Allister8 Ngumoha9 Wirtz10 Gakpo11 IsakAbsentWataru Endo (suspended)Dominik Szoboszlai (injury)Jeremie Frimpong (injury)Federico Chiesa (suspended)Hugo Ekitiké (injury)Victor Muñoz (Injury.)Conor Bradley (Injury.)Giovanni Leoni (Injury.)Chelsea4-3-3Starters1 Penders2 Disasi3 Silva4 Colwill5 Chilwell6 Caicedo7 Fernandez8 Palmer9 Sterling10 Neto11 MudrykAbsentJamie Gittens (injury)Emiliano Martínez (injury)Reece James (injury)Roméo Lavia (suspended)Emmanuel Emegha (Known unavailability (injury).) Low confidenceA 4-2-3-1 against a 4-3-3 shapes up as the tactical contest at Anfield, with Florian Wirtz operating in the number ten role behind Alexander Isak likely to be the creative focal point for Arne Slot's side in this Carabao Cup tie.Chelsea's XI carries less certainty than Liverpool's, with their formation inferred from recent fixtures rather than confirmed by credible sources. The confidence gap is worth bearing in mind, as Enzo Maresca may yet shuffle his options before the Wednesday evening kickoff. Odds comparison William HillMatchbookCoralLadbrokesVirgin BetLiveScore Bet Liverpool to win2.452.502.802.752.322.32Draw3.503.902.502.503.653.65Chelsea to win2.502.722.802.752.552.55Under 2.52.452.722.602.602.602.60BTTS Yes1.401.471.401.401.401.40 Odds recorded on 26 Oct 2026 at 20:23 · Odds are subject to changeOur VerdictLiverpool's strong home form, with four wins from their last five outings, underpins a double chance 1X selection here, covered by the home price at 2.45. Anfield's cup pedigree against Chelsea is well documented, and the Blues losing Emiliano Martinez to a jaw fracture is significant; Mike Penders, however promising, faces a baptism of fire under the lights. Squad rotation will dilute both line-ups, yet Liverpool's emerging talent in Koumas and Nyoni offers genuine depth. The value sits with the hosts avoiding defeat in a tie they will treat seriously.Competition: Carabao CupStage: 8th FinalsDate: 28 Oct 2026Time: 20:00 GMTStadium: AnfieldFrequently Asked QuestionsWhat is the best bet for Liverpool vs Chelsea?The 1X double chance, backing Liverpool or the draw, represents the most sensible wager here. Anfield provides a genuine home advantage, Chelsea's goalkeeper situation is a concrete vulnerability with Mike Penders deputising, yet cup rotation and a closely matched H2H record prevent a confident outright Liverpool call. The home side at 2.45 reflects that marginal edge.What time does Liverpool vs Chelsea kick off?This Carabao Cup eighth-final kicks off at 20:00 UTC on Wednesday, 28th October 2026. The match takes place at Anfield, Liverpool's iconic ground on Merseyside, where the home side will be looking to exploit familiar surroundings against a Chelsea side navigating a testing period of their own.Where can I watch Liverpool vs Chelsea on TV?Broadcast arrangements for the Carabao Cup can vary depending on your territory. In the United Kingdom, Sky Sports and TNT Sports typically share rights to the competition. Supporters are advised to check their local listings and official broadcaster schedules ahead of the 20:00 UTC kickoff to confirm which channel will carry live coverage of this fixture.What is Liverpool's recent record against Chelsea?The recent head-to-head record leans Chelsea's way, with two wins and one draw across the last three competitive meetings spanning the 2024-25 and 2025-26 seasons. Most tellingly, their most recent Premier League encounter ended 1-1, underlining just how closely matched these two sides have been in contemporary fixtures.The post Liverpool vs Chelsea Prediction & Betting Tips – 28/10/2026 appeared first on The Football Faithful.