Former Reds forward Kuyt, who made 20 appearances against Chelsea during his six-season stay on Merseyside, believes Jürgen Klopp and Antonio Conte’s teams are well matched.
However, the ex-Netherlands international thinks the Anfield factor could tip the balance in the home side’s favour.
“Liverpool playing at Anfield should always be favourites. It doesn't matter which side is coming to Anfield,” Kuyt told Liverpoolfc.com at the launch of next year’s LFC Legends versus Bayern Munich match.
“With the supporters and the crowd behind them they should always be favourites and they should always play the game to win it and I'm sure they will play the match like that.