Chelsea vs Liverpool Nepal Time, India Time, Prediction

Chelsea vs Liverpool: The EPL Match between Chelsea and Liverpool on August 13 at 9:45 pm Nepal time, 9:30 pm India time also read prediction.

Mauricio Pochettino’s era as the head coach of Chelsea commences with a high-stakes clash in the Premier League against Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool at Stamford Bridge on Sunday afternoon.

Both of these English football powerhouses aim to leave behind their lackluster performances in the previous season and mount a robust challenge for a coveted top-four finish this time around. Chelsea’s first season under the ownership of Todd Boehly and Clearlake Capital was marked by events, but it ultimately concluded in disappointment, becoming the club’s worst top-flight campaign in nearly three decades.

Despite splurging over £600 million on new signings during two transfer windows, Chelsea ended the 2022-23 season empty-handed and failed to secure a spot in European competitions. They found themselves in a disappointing 12th place in the Premier League, with a 10-point margin above the relegation zone and a staggering 27 points adrift from the top four.

The previous coaching attempts led by Graham Potter and Frank Lampard didn’t produce the desired impact, with the former seemingly not getting enough time to make his mark on the club. However, there’s renewed hope with the appointment of former Tottenham Hotspur manager Mauricio Pochettino, a widely respected figure in world football, known for his prowess in working with young talent.

Pochettino has overseen a significant overhaul of the first-team squad this summer, generating over £200 million in sales, while notable additions include Christopher Nkunku, Nicolas Jackson, Axel Disasi, Robert Sanchez, and Lesley Ugochukwu, with more signings expected to bolster the Stamford Bridge squad.

Chelsea had a fruitful unbeaten pre-season, emerging as champions of the inaugural Premier League Summer Series during their US tour. They topped the table with seven points from matches against Brighton & Hove Albion, Newcastle United, and Fulham. In their final warm-up game last week, the Blues salvaged a 1-1 draw, with young talent Mason Burstow netting an 89th-minute equalizer against Borussia Dortmund.

Chelsea vs Liverpool Match Time

Chelsea vs Liverpool Prediction

We predict a 2-2 draw between Chelsea and Liverpool. These two teams have often neutralized each other in tightly contested matches over the past few years, and it wouldn’t raise eyebrows if they end up sharing the points at Stamford Bridge on Sunday.

However, this clash promises to be an exciting spectacle, potentially featuring more goal-scoring opportunities. Both teams have shown vulnerabilities in defense during the pre-season, suggesting that we might witness a higher level of action around the goalposts this time.