EPL Matchday 11: Chelsea Vs Leeds United Match Preview And Prediction.
Chelsea are in a 5 match unbeaten run at home. Their last loss at home and only loss in all competitions this season came against Liverpool. They outscored their opponents 11-6 at home. The defense has been good in recent weeks and kept a clean sheet at home against Tottenham Hotspur last weekend.
Chelsea come into this game on the back of a 4-0 win away from home against Sevilla in the Champions League during the week. They could make the top of the table for the next 24 hours since Tottenham Hotspur will be playing Arsenal tomorrow.
Leeds United have a good away record. They have taken 9 points from 15 on the road. Their only away blemishes came at Anfield against Liverpool and Crystal Palace. They are just +1 in goal difference with 9 goals for and 8 conceded.
Leeds United are unbeaten in 2 straight games. Last weekend, they defeated Everton 1-0 at Goodison park. They won't be over-awed by Chelsea. They have taken points off Manchester City and Arsenal already this term.
Chelsea are not suffering from the same muscle injuries that are affecting everyone else. The manager has a clean bill of health going into the game with his players. The biggest issue may be deciding which striker to start in attack between Olivier Giroud and Tammy Abraham.
Leeds United have few injury issues heading into the clash. Defender Diego Llorente is still sidelined with a groin issue, he has been out since early October. Pablo Hernandez will also miss the game as will Jamie Shackleton.
PREDICTIONS: OVER 2.5 MATCH GOALS TO BE EXPECTED.