Chelsea vs Leeds Prediction & Betting Tips (28 February)

To their advantage in the National Cups this season, Chelsea unfortunately lost, without merit, the League Cup final played against Liverpool last weekend 0-1 after extra time. In the FA Cup, the London team first easily beat Preston 4-0 before overcoming Aston Villa 1-3 after a replay. However, the situation is different in the championship. Only 11th in the Premier League, the Blues do not meet expectations at all. They nevertheless remain with two interesting performances. Indeed, Chelsea won at Crystal Palace 1-3 before securing a good point in the lair of Manchester City 1-1.

In the previous rounds of the FA Cup, Leeds were first easily defeated from Peterborough 0-3 before having to work harder against Plymouth 1-4 after extra time. Relegated from the Premier League last year, Patrick Bamford's teammates are joining the fight to immediately improve this season. Indeed, they now occupy 2nd place in the Championship. Full of confidence, Leeds have won in the last 9 days and remain on a convincing success acquired against the leader Leicester last Friday 3-1.

Several elements are still missing from Chelsea this week. This is the case of captain Reece James, important defender Badiashile, long-term absentee Fofana and potential starters Cucurella, Lavia, Ugochukwu and Chukwuemeka. Also absent these days, the former Parisian Thiago Silva is, for his part, uncertain. In the offensive domain, Cole Palmer (10 goals and 6 assists in PL) plays a leading role for the Blues. On the bench during the League Cup final, French international Nkunku could start this time. The executive midfielders Enzo Fernandez and Caicedo are there.

On the Leeds side, it is necessary to highlight the packages of the starting defenders Struijk and Byram, the replacement goalkeeper Darlow and the long-term absentee Dallas. Rennes-trained player Georginio Rutter is shining this season with 6 goals and, above all, 12 assists in the Championship. The attacking sector is not lacking in quality with Summerville (15 goals and 8 assists in the Championship), Piroe (11 goals in the Championship) and James (10 goals and 7 assists in the Championship). Italian international Gnonto is also available. In the cages, takes place the Tricolore Meslier.