Liverpool host Chelsea in EFL Cup last-16 clash at Anfield

Liverpool will welcome Chelsea to Anfield for a Premier League heavyweight meeting in the last 16 of the EFL Cup on Wednesday, 28 October 2026.

The match will kick off at 20:00 GMT, with the two title contenders facing each other in a tie expected to be closely contested.

The game will be shown on beIN Sports in France; Play Sports 1 and Play Sports in Belgium; Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Premier League and Sky Ultra HD in the United Kingdom and Ireland; Sky Sport Premier League, Sky Go and WOW in Germany and Austria; DAZN in Spain and Italy; SuperSport and beIN Sports in sub-Saharan Africa; and beIN Sports in the Maghreb and Middle East.

Even record between Liverpool and Chelsea

Since 1995, the clubs have met 87 times, with Chelsea holding a narrow advantage. The London side have won 32 of those fixtures, compared with 28 victories for Liverpool, while 27 matches have ended in draws.

Chelsea have also scored slightly more goals in the rivalry, finding the net 108 times to Liverpool’s 103.

Their five most recent meetings have produced three Chelsea wins, one Liverpool victory and one draw:

– 9 May 2026, Premier League: Liverpool 1-1 Chelsea – 4 October 2025, Premier League: Chelsea 2-1 Liverpool – 4 May 2025, Premier League: Chelsea 3-1 Liverpool – 20 October 2024, Premier League: Liverpool 2-1 Chelsea – 25 February 2024, EFL Cup, after extra time: Chelsea 0-1 Liverpool

Contrasting recent form

Liverpool are currently positioned near the top of the Premier League and have responded positively after a significant 3-0 defeat by Manchester City.

Andoni Iraola’s side have since recorded important league victories over Brentford and Brighton, while also winning in the Champions League against LASK and Villarreal.

Chelsea’s league campaign has been less consistent, a pattern that has affected their position in the table. The Blues have shown their quality in emphatic performances, including a 5-1 victory over Bournemouth and a 2-0 win away to Everton.

However, they go into this match after a frustrating 2-0 home defeat by Tottenham, which again highlighted concerns over their consistency.

Liverpool given slight edge

Liverpool have the psychological advantage of playing at home and are expected to benefit from Chelsea being weakened by notable suspensions. The close history between the teams means small details could decide the tie, while extra time remains a possibility.

Africafoot’s prediction is a 2-0 Liverpool victory.

The published betting prices list Liverpool at 2.40 to win, a draw at 3.80 and Chelsea at 2.50.