Chelsea vs. Leeds: preview and betting tips

Saturday’s Premier League schedule will be interesting, at least in terms of whether Chelsea will finally win. Last time at home they fell to last-place Southampton, now they will challenge 17th-place Leeds. What to expect from the game?

Chelsea is even weaker and more prone to losses after a big winter strengthening, it has been waiting for a win for six games. It has dropped to the second half of the table and is already eight points behind the places guaranteeing European Cups.

But even Leeds have struggled since the start of the season. It has only beaten last-placed Southampton in the last five rounds and remains just above the relegation zone. From 17th place, it has a single point advantage over Everton, who are one position worse off.

Chelsea’s key figures

The home side have relied on Brazilian Silva in bad times, and at 38 he is still extinguishing defensive problems. However, he picked up a knee injury in the Tottenham game, on the other hand, winter signing Badiashilese also appears to be in decent form so far. Top scorer Havertz is not doing too well, he has only scored six goals and assisted once so far.

Leeds’ key figures

The visitors are driven by summer signing and Italian youngster Gnonto, he has struck five times and assisted once from the left wing. Spanish international striker Rodrigo has been particularly successful at the start of the season, allowing him to boast a 12+2 record.

Despite the terrible results, Chelsea can rely on a solid defence, with 25 goals conceded, thanks to the excellent goalkeeper Arrizabalaga, they have the third best in the league. They have scored more than once in only one of their last seven games.

Even though Leeds grabbed Gnonto and Bamford got healthy in the winter, Leeds’ offense is in terrible shape. In the past four games, The Whites have scored only once in the Southampton net.

Considering the Blues’ well-functioning defense, the fact that Leeds has long benefited from a raucous home atmosphere and the away side’s shooting woes, I think the home favorite won’t falter and will win.