Ryan Babel predicts one Liverpool player may be about to get his first goal for the club against Chelsea today

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Liverpool and Chelsea are set to clash in today’s Premier League game at Stamford Bridge.The Reds are coming into this game on poor form, losing their last two games in all competitions, but will look to reverse this form against a depleted Enzo Maresca side.Chelsea have had a mixed season so far, but it has been characterised by red cards and injuries so far, which has made it difficult for Maresca to field his best XI.It will be an interesting contest because of how both teams have been performing and the injuries that will certainly be affecting each side.Photo by Hakan Akgun/Anadolu via Getty ImagesLiverpool are without Alisson Becker for the first time in the league this season, but he will be replaced by the capable Giorgi Mamardashvili, making his league debut for Arne Slot’s side.Ryan Babel and Darren Bent predict a Liverpool winIt is a game that has most pundits agreeing on a draw, with Alan Shearer saying that Liverpool can absolutely not lose three games in a row, and Paul Merson believes he would be ‘surprised’ if the hosts were to win.Ryan Babel and Darren Bent, however, are both in agreement on a win for the Premier League leaders.The former Aston Villa star Bent gave his prediction during a talkSPORT and TNT Sport collaboration, where the player was firm in his belief that Chelsea’s form will catch up with them.Bent predicted: “I believe Chelsea are not in great form at the minute. So, I’m going to say 2-1 to Liverpool.”Babel, of course, was backing Liverpool as the popular ex-forward gave his view, and it seems he is backing them not only to win but in style.The popular forward responded to a fan of the Reds on X who wrote: “0-2 Isak and Wirtz.”The Dutchman was slightly in agreement with the fan but added another scorer and a goal for the home side to his prediction.

He wrote: “1-3 Salah too.”As he predicted, a Florian Wirtz goal would be the first one for the German this season after facing criticism for his lack of goal contributions so far in his Liverpool career.It would also be the first goal for Alexander Isak in a red shirt in the Premier League, as his cameos and starts in the domestic league have not yet seen him contribute.Chelsea still a tough test for LiverpoolIn this game, it would be quite easy to write off Chelsea straight away, given their own issues this season and the players they have out; however, they can’t be counted out.Even this season, when they have struggled in some games, they have been able to find a result, and even this week, they were able to beat Jose Mourinho’s Galatasaray at home.This confidence going in against the league leaders is something that Slot’s team should be wary of because they seem to be lacking the confidence needed to win games convincingly.READ MORE: Liverpool predicted XI vs Chelsea as ‘incredible’ ace set to start and star makes Premier League debutThey will need to hope Hugo Ekitike and Federico Chiesa are fit enough to start because that pair are difference makers in a game which will likely be tightly contested.But this week could just be a blip, and Liverpool can kick into gear to maintain their lead at the top of the table heading into the international break.