Chelsea vs Leeds United Preview 04/03/2023

Chelsea vs Leeds United – 04/03/2023

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Chelsea might be trying to finish a wretched run of kind after they welcome relegation-threatened Leeds United to Stamford Bridge on Saturday afternoon.

Following a run of 5 Premier League video games and not using a win, Chelsea discover themselves tenth within the desk – 14 factors shy of the Champions League locations.

In the meantime, Leeds sit one place and one level exterior the relegation zone, though backside membership Southampton are solely 4 factors behind.

Chelsea suffered a 2-0 defeat to Tottenham Hotspur final weekend, that means they’ve now misplaced every of their earlier three matches in all competitions.

Additionally it is value noting that Graham Potter’s aspect have did not win any of their previous six outings, with three Premier League attracts previous three straight defeats.

Once you have a look at the larger image, the Blues have solely managed to win two of their earlier 15 video games throughout all competitions.

Having failed to attain in every of their final three video games – and 5 of their earlier six – Chelsea might be determined to place in an enormous efficiency on Saturday.

As for Leeds United, they picked up a much-needed victory over relegation rivals Southampton final weekend, ending a run of 10 league matches and not using a win.

Nevertheless, they swiftly returned to shedding methods in midweek, struggling a 2-0 defeat to Fulham within the fifth spherical of the FA Cup.

Not solely have Leeds misplaced 4 of their final six video games in all competitions, however they’ve additionally managed to win simply three of their earlier 16.

With a measly three wins coming of their previous 21 Premier League encounters, Leeds look destined to wrestle at Stamford Bridge, regardless of Chelsea’s latest woes.

Head-to-head: It’s value remembering that Leeds crushed Chelsea 3-0 at Elland Highway within the reverse fixture again in August.

That stated, the Blues have solely misplaced certainly one of their earlier 9 conferences with Leeds, securing six wins within the course of.

Group information: Chelsea’s intensive harm checklist incorporates Edouard Mendy, Cesar Azpilicueta, N’Golo Kante, Christian Pulisic, Thiago Silva and Armando Broja.

Leeds have Rodrigo, Adam Forshaw and Stuart Dallas sidelined by means of harm, whereas Pascal Struijk and Luis Sinisterra are doubts for Saturday.

Though Chelsea have struggled in latest instances, they need to have greater than sufficient firepower to get the higher of Leeds on dwelling soil.

Forebet predicts that Chelsea will declare a low-scoring victory over Leeds, with the hosts anticipated to maintain a clear sheet within the course of.