Game: LIVERPOOL vs CHELSEA
Type: CHAMPIONS LEAGUE
Date: 8 April, 2009
PREVIEW
Liverpool's 5th win in a row in all matches will give them the confidence needed to face the Blues tonight. Their comeback have been remarkable, scoring 16 goals and conceding only once during that stretch as they closed the gap with table-toppers Man Utd. This season, Liverpool have beaten Chelsea 2-0 at home, and will be confident of repeating the same again as they have remained unbeaten in their last 22 matches at home.
Chelsea's record in this year's competition does not augur well for the team as they have yet to win away, with 3 draws and the solitary loss to Roma. Nevertheless, their away record in the Premier League is astounding as they lead the away table in terms of wins, and scoring 27 goals in the process. There will be little love lost as both teams renew their rivalry in this competition, with both teams hoping to do one step better than the previous year.
KWIK STATS
HOME > LIVERPOOL
AWAY > CHELSEA
THE PICK
This match will be very tight, as both teams are rock-solid at the back. Liverpool averagely concedes a meagre 0.55 goals per game at home while Chelsea is at 0.71 goals per away match. With the visitors getting a 1/4 ball headstart, i'd have to go with CHELSEA as stats are also giving Liverpool a paltry 19.25% only to win this game.
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