The match of 3rd round between Liverpool и Chelsea took place at Anfield on 28 August 2021, Saturday. Referee - Anthony Taylor.
The last meeting of these teams took place more than a month ago (4 March 2021) and ended with the victory of Chelsea with a score 0-1.
League table
The teams scored the same number of points in the tournament and are next in the league table. In addition, the both teams are in the TOP position in the standings.
Liverpool is in the TOP-4 with 6 points. This is the 2nd of 38 team game in the tournament.
Liverpool has the same number of points with the nearest team on top and can score 108. In addition, the distance from the first place is zero points (108 points are possible). The nearest pursuer has the same number of points with Liverpool and can score 108 points. The goal difference is 5:0. In addition, the Liverpool offensive line is one of the TOP-4 in the tournament. Liverpool has the best defensive record in the league.
Chelsea is the leader of the tournament with 6 points. This is the 2nd of 38 team game in the tournament.
The nearest pursuer has the same number of points with Chelsea and can score 108 points. The goal difference is 5:0. In addition, the Chelsea offensive line is one of the TOP-4 in the tournament. Chelsea has the best defensive record in the league.
Liverpool Stats
Liverpool has not lost in any of the last 5 matches, with 3 wins and 2 draws.
The team scored 22 points оn its own field in 10 last matches, with the following results 6 wins, 4 draws and zero losses. The difference between scored and conceded goals is 16-5. The average number of goals is 1.6. The average number of cards in 10 last matches is 1.
Sidelined players: Charly Musonda Jr Hakim Ziyech Christian Pulisic
Chelsea Stats
Chelsea has not lost in any of the last 5 matches, with 3 wins and 2 draws.
The team scored 23 points when playing away in 10 last matches, with the following results 7 wins, 2 draws и 1 loss. The difference between scored and conceded goals is 17-8. The average number of goals is 1.7. The average number of cards in 10 last matches is 1.4.
Manager: Thomas Tuchel