Chelsea-Liverpool Statistical Preview

Team News Chelsea Thibaut Courtois and Branislav Ivanovic both miss out once again through injury, with Asmir Begovic and Kurt Zouma expected to deputise in goal and at right-back, respectively. Diego Costa and Pedro will both undergo late fitness tests, though the former is expected to start. Nemanja Matic could come straight back into the starting XI having missed the loss at the Britannia Stadium through suspension. Liverpool Kolo Toure suffered a hamstring problem on Wednesday night and joins Jon Flanagan, Jordan Henderson, Joe Gomez, Danny Ings and Jordan Rossiter on the sidelines. Daniel Sturridge is still working his way back to fitness, though is unlikely to start here. Christian Benteke missed the 1-0 win over Bournemouth with a minor knock, but will train on Thursday and should start against the Blues. Match Facts Chelsea are undefeated in 35 of their last 38 home matches in the Premier League. Chelsea win or draw 1.29 There have been under 2.5 goals scored in 13 of Liverpool's last 16 away games in the Premier League. Under 2.5 goals 1.75 There have been over 2.5 goals scored in 10 of Chelsea's last 12 games in the Premier League. Over 2.5 goals 2.05 Chelsea have drawn their last 3 matches against Liverpool in all competitions. Chelsea draw 3.40 Liverpool have drawn their last 3 matches in the Premier League. Liverpool draw 3.40 Liverpool have been drawing at both half time and full time in their last 3 matches in the Premier League. Liverpool draw/draw 5.00 Chelsea have conceded at least 2 goals in 8 of their last 10 matches in the Premier League. Over 2.5 goals 2.05 Chelsea have seen under 2.5 goals in their last 3 matches against Liverpool in all competitions.