Sure Prediction For Today, Tuesday 3rd March 2020

In years gone by, Chelsea would fancy themselves against any team at Stamford Bridge, though their home ground has become much less of a fortress in recent times. Lampard’s men have won just two of their last six at home, while they’re winless in three against teams that currently reside in the top six, two of which they’ve lost.

Manchester United recently made light work of winning at this venue, while Bayern Munich were far too good for the Blues when winning here by three goals to nil last week.

The soon-to-be Premier League champions just about recovered from their Champions League defeat to Atletico, as they stuttered to a 3-2 win over West Ham, though that result didn’t spark improvement. Jurgen Klopp’s men finally tasted defeat in the league last time out, losing by three goals to nil against Watford.

The Reds haven’t looked as strong in recent weeks, so it will be interesting to see how they fare off the back of such a disappointing display.

While Chelsea has faltered at home against the better teams, Liverpool has impressed when facing those who currently reside in the top six on the road. They’re unbeaten in four matches against such opposition, three of which they’ve won. In those four fixtures, Klopp’s men have conceded just two goals.

Liverpool hasn’t been at their best over the last couple of weeks, but it appears the early market has overreacted to their defeat last time out. At current prices, backing the visitors to bounce back appeals. Liverpool has been excellent domestically for most of the campaign, while they’ve been especially effective on the road in games such as this.

The same cannot be said for Chelsea, who’re without a win at home against top-six teams. The visitors also come out on top in all areas, such as shots for, shots against, shots on target for, shots on target against, touches in the opposition box and chances created, so the current price on offer looks a generous one.

Liverpool has kept a clean sheet in 50% of their away games against Premier League teams this term, while Chelsea has failed to score at home against the likes of Manchester United, Southampton, Bournemouth and West Ham in the last few months.

The visitors have also scored exactly twice six times on the road in the League, while the hosts will also be without top-scorer Tammy Abraham. Add in that they’ve conceded twice against Liverpool already, as well as against Man United, Sheffield United, Arsenal and Southampton. Our prediction is a home win or a draw for Chelsea.