2023-24 English Premier League Chelsea vs. Liverpool odds, picks, predictions: Best bets for Sunday's EPL opener from proven soccer expert

Liverpool and Chelsea both had busy off-seasons and both are hoping change is good when they meet in their English Premier League season opener on Sunday. Liverpool lost a lot of experience in the midfield, but are confident they can build on last season's fifth-place showing on the table. Chelsea, meanwhile, saw 12 players leave this summer. Despite the turnover, they remain confident they can build off of their 12th-place finish on the table.

The match from Stamford Bridge Stadium in London, England, kicks off at 11:30 a.m. ET. Liverpool are the +140 favorites (risk $100 to win $140) in the latest Chelsea vs. Liverpool odds, with Chelsea at +180. A draw is priced at +250 and the over/under for total goals scored is 2.5. (For more soccer coverage, click here.)

Before you lock in your Chelsie vs. Liverpool picks or EPL predictions, you need to see what proven soccer expert Martin Green has to say.

After working in the sports betting industry for several years, Green became a professional sports writer and handicapper and has covered the game worldwide. Since last year's World Cup, Green has been profitable in multiple areas on his soccer picks, including the Champions League (+4.78 units), the FA Cup (+3.07) and the EFL Cup (+3.64), Euro 2024 qualifiers (+3.01) and Europa League (+1.60).

Green knows forward Mohamed Salah, Liverpool's top returning scorer is back. The 31-year-old had a solid season in 2022-2023, scoring 19 goals and adding 13 assists in 38 appearances, including 37 starts. He took 122 shots, including 44 on target. He is in his sixth season with Liverpool, with his best season coming in 2017-2018, when he scored 32 goals and added 10 assists.          

Green also knows with the departure of midfielder Kai Havertz, Chelsea's leading scorer last season, forward Raheem Sterling looks to shoulder some of the offensive burden. Sterling appeared in 28 matches, including 23 starts in 2022-2023. He scored six goals and added three assists on 42 shots, including 17 on target. Prior to last season, the 28-year-old spent seven seasons with Manchester City.

Green has taken an in-depth look at the Chelsea vs. Liverpool matchup, and he is leaning Under on the goal total. He has locked in two other best bets, including one that returns almost +300, and has a full breakdown of this Premier League matchup. You need to see his picks and analysis before making any selections of your own.

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