Chelsea vs Leeds Betting Tips
We were surprised that the bookies expected goals to be scored when Chelsea clashed with Tottenham and our prediction is that the Blues will run another tight ship when Leeds pay them a visit on Saturday.
The Blues began the season with their defence looking porous and we saw them play out 3-3 draws against West Brom and Southampton. However, the plain fact is that the London side have kept a clean sheet in four of the past five EPL clashes.
Bet on Chelsea to Stop Leeds From Scoring
The improvement defensively has coincided with the arrival of Edouard Mendy who is now operating behind a fairly settled back four, with Thiago Silva and Kurt Zouma the preferred central defensive partnership, while Reece James and Ben Chilwell are the roving full-backs with an excellent delivery.
With N’Golo Kante and Mateo Kovavic shining against Spurs, we think Leeds’ goalscoring opportunities will be restricted and it was noticeable that Marcelo Bielsa’s side went back to basics at Goodison Park to land a 1-0 victory after nullifying Everton throughout the game.
The Best Betting Tip for Chelsea v Leeds Clash
Frank Lampard praised the discipline that his team showed against Tottenham although he will want more offensively from his side in this encounter, with Christian Pulisic and Kai Havertz now both available to slot back into the Starting 11.
It’s unlikely that Chelsea will draw a blank against a Leeds side who don’t have the same defensive capabilities as Spurs, with our betting tip being the home side to win without conceding and we’re surprised that the odds are so big about this outcome.
The vast majority of Chelsea wins have been without conceding and we should expect Frank Lampard’s side to get themselves in front and then either supplement the scoreline or alternatively protect their advantage.
BETTING TIP
Chelsea win to nil @ 3.00 (2/1) with bet365
Team News
Confirmed Lineup
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16Edouard Mendy
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21Benjamin Chilwell
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06Thiago Silva
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15Kurt Zouma
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24Reece James
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19Mason Mount
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07Ngolo Kante
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29Kai Havertz
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11Timo Werner
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18Olivier Giroud
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22Hakim Ziyech
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01Illan Meslier
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02Luke Ayling
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05Robin Koch
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06Liam Cooper
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15Stuart Dallas
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18Raphinha
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43Mateusz Klich
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23Kalvin Phillips
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10Ezgjan Alioski
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22Jack Harrison
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09Patrick Bamford
Chelsea Formation4-3-3
- Chelsea Substitutes
- 10: Christian Pulisic
- 09: Tammy Abraham
- 05: Jorginho
- 17: Mateo Kovacic
- 02: Antonio Rüdiger
- 28: Cesar Azpilicueta
- 01: Kepa Arrizabalaga
Leeds Formation4-4-1-1
- Leeds Substitutes
- 07: Ian Poveda
- 20: Rodrigo Moreno
- 11: Tyler Roberts
- 17: Helder Costa
- 21: Pascal Struijk
- 14: Diego Llorente
- 13: Kiko Casilla
Chelsea vs Leeds - Injuries, Bans & Suspensions
Chelsea - Injuries, Bans & Suspensions
| Type | Player | Info | Expected return |
| ? | Olivier Giroud | Ankle injury | Doubtful |
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Ngolo Kante | Hamstring | Early February |
Leeds - Injuries, Bans & Suspensions
| Type | Player | Info | Expected return |
| ? | Illan Meslier | Muscle injury | Doubtful |
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Robin Koch | Knock injury | Mid March |
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Adam Forshaw | Hip injury | Late January |
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Gaetano Berardi | Knee injury | Mid March |
Chelsea vs Leeds - Last Matches
Premier League - Standings & League Table
Premier League - League Table
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
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| 1 | Manchester United | 19 | 12 | 4 | 3 | 36:25 | 40 |
| 2 | Manchester City | 18 | 11 | 5 | 2 | 31:13 | 38 |
| 3 | Leicester | 19 | 12 | 2 | 5 | 35:21 | 38 |
| 4 | Liverpool | 19 | 9 | 7 | 3 | 37:22 | 34 |
| 5 | Tottenham | 18 | 9 | 6 | 3 | 33:17 | 33 |
| 6 | Everton | 17 | 10 | 2 | 5 | 28:21 | 32 |
| 7 | West Ham | 19 | 9 | 5 | 5 | 27:22 | 32 |
| 8 | Chelsea | 19 | 8 | 5 | 6 | 33:23 | 29 |
| 9 | Southampton | 18 | 8 | 5 | 5 | 26:21 | 29 |
| 10 | Arsenal | 19 | 8 | 3 | 8 | 23:19 | 27 |
| 11 | Aston Villa | 16 | 8 | 2 | 6 | 29:18 | 26 |
| 12 | Leeds | 18 | 7 | 2 | 9 | 30:34 | 23 |
| 13 | Crystal Palace | 19 | 6 | 5 | 8 | 22:33 | 23 |
| 14 | Wolverhampton | 19 | 6 | 4 | 9 | 21:29 | 22 |
| 15 | Newcastle | 18 | 5 | 4 | 9 | 18:30 | 19 |
| 16 | Burnley | 18 | 5 | 4 | 9 | 10:22 | 19 |
| 17 | Brighton | 19 | 3 | 8 | 8 | 22:29 | 17 |
| 18 | Fulham | 18 | 2 | 6 | 10 | 15:27 | 12 |
| 19 | West Brom | 19 | 2 | 5 | 12 | 15:43 | 11 |
| 20 | Sheffield United | 19 | 1 | 2 | 16 | 10:32 | 5 |
Chelsea vs Leeds FAQ
When is Chelsea vs Leeds being played?
Chelsea vs Leeds will be played at 20:00 GMT on Saturday 5 December 2020 at Stamford Bridge.
What is Chelsea’s most recent form?
Chelsea form (last 5 matches): LDLDL.
What is Leeds’s most recent form?
Leeds form (last 5 matches): DLWWL.
What is the predicted Chelsea line-up?
Official Chelsea line-up (4-3-3): Edouard Mendy, Reece James, Kurt Zouma, Thiago Silva, Benjamin Chilwell, Kai Havertz, Ngolo Kante, Mason Mount, Hakim Ziyech, Olivier Giroud, Timo Werner.
What is the predicted Leeds line-up?
Official Leeds line-up (4-4-1-1): Illan Meslier, Luke Ayling, Robin Koch, Liam Cooper, Stuart Dallas, Raphinha, Mateusz Klich, Kalvin Phillips, Ezgjan Alioski, Jack Harrison, Patrick Bamford.
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