What the managers said
Iraola on the squad
Spoke Mon 8:01am- Wirtzahead of feeda doubt, per the manager
“It doesn't look very big but we are playing every three days so we need to see where he is.”
Alonso speaks to the media today.
We read the club site through the day and post what he says here.
58% of the XI kept, last 6 matches
- Tight turnaround. Liverpool played an EPL game 3 days before this one, so squad rotation is likely.
- V. van Dijk has started all 6 of our recorded meetings vs Chelsea.
64% of the XI kept, last 6 matches
- Tight turnaround. Chelsea have an EPL game just 3 days after this one, so squad rotation is likely.
- M. Caicedo has started the last 5 meetings vs Liverpool.
The match model's tip: Combo Double chance : draw or Chelsea and +1.5 goals.
Crowd predicted XIs
8 predictionsLiverpool
Early XI · 4-2-3-1Chelsea
Early XI · 3-4-2-1Liverpool
Early XI · 4-2-3-1Chelsea
Early XI · 3-4-2-1Fan percentages take over once 20 people have predicted.
Team news
Reported availability, not a confirmed team sheet. Only an official lineup confirms who starts.
Liverpool vs Chelsea record
43 meetings on record
- V. van Dijk started all 6 of our recorded meetings vs Chelsea
- C. Gakpo started the last 4 meetings vs Chelsea
- M. Caicedo started the last 5 meetings vs Liverpool
- 9 May 2026Liverpool 1–1 ChelseaPremier League
- 4 Oct 2025Chelsea 2–1 LiverpoolPremier League
- 4 May 2025Chelsea 3–1 LiverpoolPremier League
- 20 Oct 2024Liverpool 2–1 ChelseaPremier League
- 25 Feb 2024Chelsea 0–1 LiverpoolLeague Cup
- 31 Jan 2024Liverpool 4–1 ChelseaPremier League
- 13 Aug 2023Chelsea 1–1 LiverpoolPremier League
- 4 Apr 2023Chelsea 0–0 LiverpoolPremier League
- 21 Jan 2023Liverpool 0–0 ChelseaPremier League
- 14 May 2022Chelsea 0–0 LiverpoolFA Cup
Fan predictions
8 lineupsLiverpool
5 predictionsChelsea
3 predictionsLiverpool vs Chelsea lineups
Updated
Predicted lineups and team news for Liverpool vs Chelsea in the EFL Cup on 28 Oct 2026. Build your Starting 11 before kickoff and see how the crowd expects both teams to line up. Confirmed XIs are added the moment they are announced, usually about an hour before the 8pm GMT kickoff.
Liverpool predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Mamardashvili; Araújo, Jacquet, Gomez, Tsimikas; Nyoni, Muñoz; Gakpo, Ngumoha, Wirtz; Koumas.
Chelsea predicted lineup (3-4-2-1): Penders; Colwill, Lacroix, Acheampong; Neto, Caicedo, Henderson, Chavarría; Palmer, Rogers; Pedro.
- What is the predicted lineup for Liverpool vs Chelsea?
- Liverpool predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Mamardashvili; Araújo, Jacquet, Gomez, Tsimikas; Nyoni, Muñoz; Gakpo, Ngumoha, Wirtz; Koumas. Chelsea predicted lineup (3-4-2-1): Penders; Colwill, Lacroix, Acheampong; Neto, Caicedo, Henderson, Chavarría; Palmer, Rogers; Pedro. Our predicted XIs for Liverpool and Chelsea are based on recent team news, form and fan predictions. Pick your own Starting 11 and compare it with the crowd.
- When are the confirmed lineups for Liverpool vs Chelsea announced?
- Official starting lineups are usually confirmed about an hour before kickoff. This page updates with both teams' confirmed XIs as soon as they are released.
- What time does Liverpool vs Chelsea kick off?
- Liverpool vs Chelsea kicks off at 8pm GMT on 28 Oct 2026.