Leeds United come into the game have slipped into the bottom three following a 2-1 defeat at Arsenal on the weekend. The Gunners opened the scoring after only 5 minutes and doubled their advantage in the 10th minute.
A disastrous start to the game was compounded when Luke Ayling was sent off in the 27th minute. To the credit of Leeds United, they stayed in the game and scored a consolation goal in the 66th minute. That result means Leeds United have recorded a single victory from their last 5 matches, all of which have been in the Premier League.
There have been back-to-back defeats to Manchester City and Arsenal plus draws with Crystal Palace away and Southampton at home. The only victory was a 3-0 win at Watford, who have since been relegated.
Chelsea make the trip to Elland Road on the back of a disappointing 2-2 draw at home against Wolverhampton Wanderers. Having opened a 2-0 lead, it appeared The Blues were going to take maximum points but they conceded 2 goals in the final 11 minutes, the latter of which was scored deep into injury time.
That result means Chelsea have failed to win any of their last 3 games, all of which have been in the Premier League. There have been draws against Manchester United and Wolves plus a 1-0 loss at Everton.
Trends show Chelsea have won only 1 of their last 5 Premier League fixtures, with the win coming at home against West Ham United. Chelsea are undefeated in 6 of their last 7 away league games and are unbeaten in all their last 7 matches against Leeds United in all competitions.
Team News:
Leeds United will be without suspended defender Luke Ayling. Stuart Dallas, Crysencio Summerville, and Adam Forshaw are injured plus there are doubts over the fitness of Patrick Bamford.
Chelsea are expected to be without the injured quartet of Jorginho, N’Golo Kante, Callum Hudson-Odoi, and Benjamin Chilwell. Thomas Tuchel may choose to rotate his team with the FA Cup final in mind.
CHELSEA TO WIN IS AT 1.75 ODDS
