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Leeds United will welcome Chelsea to Elland Road in the Premier League on Wednesday. The hosts have won just three of their 13 league games this season and are 18th in the standings with 11 points. The Blues are third in the standings and trail league leaders Arsenal by six points.
Leeds met Manchester City in their previous outing and fell to a 3-2 away defeat, losing all four games in November. They had conceded twice early on in the first half, and goals from Dominic Calvert-Lewin and Lukas Nmecha helped them level the score after the break. Phil Foden scored a stoppage-time winner for City while also completing his brace.
The visitors extended their unbeaten streak in all competitions to seven games last week with a 1-1 draw against league leaders Arsenal. Trevoh Chalobah gave them the lead in the 48th minute, and Mikel Merino pulled the Gunners level in the 59th minute.
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Leeds United vs Chelsea Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- The two teams have met 109 times in all competitions. They have contested these games closely, with the hosts having a narrow 40-39 lead in wins and 30 games ending in draws.
- Both teams registered home wins while keeping clean sheets in the 2022-23 Premier League campaign, when they last met in the league.
- They last met in the FA Cup fifth round in 2024, and the Blues registered a 3-2 win.
- Leeds United have seen conclusive results in their last seven league games. Their only win in that period was registered at home in October.
- Chelsea have won their last three Premier League away games while keeping clean sheets.
- Six of the last eight games between them have produced over 2.5 goals.
- Leeds have the second-worst attacking record in the league this season, scoring only the 13 goals.
- The Blues, meanwhile, have the third-best record, scoring 24 goals.
Leeds United vs Chelsea Prediction
The Whites suffered their fourth consecutive defeat last week and will look to bounce back in this home game. They have conceded 11 goals in these games, while scoring just four times. They have won just one of their last 11 meetings against the visitors.
Sean Longstaff and Sebastiaan Bornauw will miss this match due to injuries, while Anton Stach is a doubt because of the concussion protocol.
The Blues conceded for the first time after three games in their draw against Arsenal and will aim for a clean sheet in this match. They are unbeaten in their last six away games in all competitions, recording five wins, while scoring 14 goals.
Dario Essugo, Romeo Lavia, and Levi Colwill will miss this match due to injuries, while Moisés Caicedo is suspended after being sent off last week.
Considering the contrast in form between the two teams and the visitors' better defensive record this season, we back them to register a win.
Prediction: Leeds United 1-2 Chelsea
Leeds United vs Chelsea Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Chelsea to win
Tip 2: Goals - Over/Under 2.5 Goals - Over 2.5 goals
Tip 3: Both teams to score - Yes
Tip 4: At least one goal to be scored in the second half - Yes
