On Tuesday, February 10, at 21:30 Kyiv time, a match of the 26th round of the English Premier League will take place between Chelsea and Leeds at Stamford Bridge stadium in London.
The Chelsea team is having an unstable season; however, with the arrival of new coach Liam Rosenior, their performance has improved. After 25 rounds, the "Blues" have 43 points, placing them 5th in the table. The gap to the top 3 is only 4 points. Recently, Chelsea successfully overcame Charlton in the FA Cup and qualified for the round of 32, where they will meet Hull. In the Champions League, the Londoners have amassed 16 points, which will also allow them to participate in the round of 16.
On the other hand, Leeds, a newcomer to the Premier League, is showing quite good results. Currently, the team has 29 points and occupies 16th place, having avoided the relegation zone by 6 points. Under Daniel Farke, the team recently defeated Derby County in the FA Cup, which also boosts their confidence for the upcoming match.
History of Meetings
In the last five matches between the teams, Chelsea has a slight advantage: 3 wins against Leeds' 2 victories. It is worth noting that in the last 7 home matches against Leeds, Chelsea has achieved victories.
Facts and Predictions
- Chelsea has won 6 of the last 7 matches.
- Leeds has not secured a win in their last 9 away matches in the Premier League.
- Both teams have strengths; however, Leeds' physical power could pose a problem for the Londoners.
Considering Chelsea's form and the difficulties Leeds face away, most experts predict a victory for the London team with odds of 1.58 according to bookmakers.
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