Chelsea vs Leeds Prediction and Betting Odds

Leeds United will face a formidable challenge to avoid getting closer to the relegation zone when they host Chelsea for the next Premier League fixture on Wednesday, 11th May.

Things are not looking good for the Whites this season. They had a forgetful afternoon against Arsenal in the last defeat when they were reduced to 10 men in the 27th minute after Luke Ayling was shown a red card as a result of his horrific tackle attempt. The team’s head coach Jesse Marsch seemed very disappointed after the loss. In the post-match conference, Marsch said:

“Have to stay positive and forge on. Only way we can operate right now. Focus is fully on Chelsea right now. Recover and prepare.”

Chelsea will look to get back to winning ways when they meet Leeds United at the Elland Road Stadium on Wednesday. The Blues’ position in the top 4 has started looking in danger after three consecutive disappointing results. They couldn’t win the last match against the Wolves even after taking a 2-0 lead. The head coach Thomas Tuchel reacted to the stalemate  in the post-match conference. Tuchel said:

“We have made things more and more difficult for ourselves, and it’s quite a lot to overcome to be ready for Leeds.”

Chelsea vs Leeds Prediction and Betting Odds

Chelsea vs Leeds Prediction and Betting Odds: Recent Form

It has been a very disappointing season for Leeds United. They are currently struggling at the 18th position in the points table with only 34 points from 35 games. The Whites could win only 1 of the last 5 fixtures. They faced a 1-2 loss to Arsenal in the last match.

Chelsea is currently struggling with their form if we talk about the recent matches. They are currently at the 3rd position in the points table with 67 points from 35 matches. The Blues also won only 1 of their last 5 fixtures. Their last match ended in a 2-2 draw with the Wolves.

Chelsea vs Leeds Prediction and Betting Odds: Team Stats

Leeds United vs Chelsea H2H

Matches: 105 | Leeds United: 39 | Chelsea: 36 | Draw: 30

Recent 5 Meetings: Leeds United: 0 | Chelsea: 4 | Draw: 1

Last Meeting: Chelsea defeated Leeds United with a score of 3-2 in a Premier League fixture on 11 December 2021.

Chelsea vs Leeds Prediction and Betting Odds: Predicted Lineup

Leeds United (4-2-3-1): Meslier, Firpo, Llorente, Struijk, Koch, Phillips, Klich; James, Raphinha, Harrison; Rodrigo

Chelsea (3-4-1-2): Mendy; Azpilicueta, Silva, Rudiger; James, Kovacic, Alonso, Loftus-Cheek; Pullisic; Werner, Lukaku

Chelsea vs Leeds Prediction and Betting Odds: Offensive and Defensive Stats

Forward:

The experienced Spanish footballer Rodrigo leads the forward attack for Leeds United. Rodrigo has scored 6 goals this season at an average of 1.6 shots per game.

The forward attack for Chelsea is spearheaded by the Belgian striker Romelu Lukaku. Lukaku has scored 7 goals till now at an average of 1.5 shots per game. Christian Pullisic is another key striker who has added 5 goals to his name as of now in the current EPL season.

Midfield:

Jack Harrison has been a consistent performer in the midfield for the Whites. Harrison has scored 7 goals and he has played with an average of 1.3 key passes per game. Daniel James is another key midfielder who has scored 4 goals so far. He also assisted in 4 goals and created 5 big chances for his side.

Some of the crucial midfielders for the Blues include Reece James and Marcos Alonso. James has scored 5 goals this season with 6 assists and 7 big chances created. Alonso has played with a passing accuracy of 81% in the current season. He also won 59% of aerial duels.

Defense:

In the defense department, the Whites rely on Diego Llorente and Pascal Struijk. Llorente has maintained his clearance average at 2.9 per game with 62% dribbling success. Struijk has played with an average of 2.3 tackles per game so far with 61% success in ground duels.

Thiago Silva has been the best defender for Chelsea this season. Silva had 10 clean sheets at an average of 3.0 clearances per game. Goalkeeper Edouard Mendy has also been good with a save rate of 71% in the current EPL season.

Chelsea vs Leeds Prediction and Betting Odds: Predicted Winner

Both teams will be desperate to secure all three points on Wednesday. Leeds United can’t afford another home loss if they want to stay out of relegation by the end of the league.

On the other hand, Chelsea needs the winning momentum to end the season on a strong note. According to the prediction and betting platforms, Chelsea will start as favourites for this fixture.

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