The Matchday 14 clash in the Premier League between Leeds and Chelsea will take place on December 3 at Elland Road. Leeds vs. Chelsea: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Leeds
Daniel Farke's side came close to taking points from Manchester City in the last round but conceded a decisive goal in injury time (2-3). As a result, Leeds suffered their fourth consecutive defeat in the league, conceding at least twice in each of those games. Moreover, the team has failed to keep a clean sheet in 10 Premier League matches, and with 25 goals conceded, Leeds ranks fourth in this negative statistic. In the table, Daniel Farke's side occupies 18th place.
- Both teams scored in 7 of the last 9 Premier League matches involving the club.
- The team has not won in 9 of their last 11 home league games (4 draws, 5 losses).
- Leeds has scored in 13 of their last 14 home games in this tournament.
Predicted lineup for Leeds (5-3-2)
Lucas Perry – Jayden Bogle, Joe Rodon, Ethan Ampadu, James Justin, Pascal Struijk – Ao Tanaka, Ilia Gruev, Daniel James – Lukas Nmecha, Degnand Wilfried Gnonto.
Chelsea
The Londoners ended a three-game winning streak in the league in the last round, dropping points against Arsenal (1-1). It was also the first time they conceded during this run. Chelsea has scored in 12 consecutive Premier League games, amassing 24 goals in total, the third-best tally in the tournament. They also occupy third place in the standings, trailing the leaders by 6 points.
- Chelsea scored exactly 1 or 2 goals in 9 of their last 11 Premier League matches.
- The team won 5 of their last 7 away games in this tournament (1 draw, 1 loss).
- The club has not conceded more than one goal in 6 of their last 7 Premier League matches.
Predicted lineup for Chelsea (4-5-1)
Robert Sanchez – Malo Gusto, Trevoh Chalobah, Reece James, Marc Cucurella – Enzo Fernandez, Wesley Fofana, Joao Pedro Jesus, Pedro Neto, Moises Caicedo – Estevao.
Injuries include defenders Levi Colwill and Dario Essugo, as well as forward Romeo Lavia. Midfielder Moises Caicedo is suspended.
Leeds vs. Chelsea: Match Prediction
Daniel Farke's side has lost four matches in a row, with their longest losing streak in the Premier League occurring in the 2021/22 season. However, their opponents during this stretch have been tough, with three of them being in the European competition zone. Leeds faces another challenging opponent, making it difficult to expect points for the hosts. Notably, the team scored in three matches during this period, indicating they won't go down without a fight.
Chelsea boasts the second-best away performance in the current league season. The team has not lost in 5 of their 6 matches (4 wins, 1 draw), scoring even in the game they lost. Chelsea's attacking prowess will aid them against Leeds, who rank among the worst in the season for goals conceded. Additionally, Daniel Farke's side has only managed home victories against West Ham and Everton, both of whom are near the relegation zone.
My prediction: Chelsea will not lose and Total over 1.5 goals
