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Chelsea FC vs. Leeds United
In the 85th minute the opening goal for Chelsea, which means the group victory. Timo Werner is the London football god at this moment. But then comes Zenit in the person of Magomed Ozdoev. The 29-year-old Russian stabs all Chelsea fans in the heart in the fourth minute of injury time. The final score is 3:3 and CFC is only second in the Champions League group. Now Thomas Tuchel and his Blues will face the likes of Liverpool and Bayern in the last 16.
Now, however, it’s back to concentrating on everyday league life. In the Premier League, the capital city hosts Leeds United at Stamford Bridge. Our Chelsea – Leeds tip tells you everything you need to know about this match. Will CFC keep pace with Man City and Liverpool in the championship race or will Leeds pull further away from the relegation places?
After winning the Champions League last season, Chelsea FC are looking to reach for even bigger stars this season. The aim now is to win national titles as well. With 33 points and only two points behind City, they are still in the title race. At Leeds, they tend to bake smaller rolls. Even though the last season showed what the peacocks are capable of. However, the goal this year is to finish in the middle of the league.
Chelsea – Leeds Info
– Date & Time: 11/12/2021, at 16:00.
– Venue: Stamford Bridge, London
– Competition: Premier League, Matchday 16
– TV broadcast: Sky
Chelsea Form & Balance Check
Chelsea FC are currently in somewhat poor form. Just a week ago they were top of the Premier League table and first in their group in the top flight. Within a few days, the Blues have given up both league leads. In England they suffered a bitter and avoidable defeat against the Hammers from West Ham, which played into Liverpool and City’s cards. Guardiola and Klopp seized the moment and moved past Chelsea. Everything looked set for a commanding group win in the Champions League. But in the fourth minute of stoppage time Zenit scored the 3:3 equaliser, which only means the secondary rank of the group due to the victory of the old lady from Torino. The Blues now face the likes of Bayern, Liverpool and Real Madrid in the last 16.
Pro & Contra
On the one hand, Leeds are certainly pleased that CFC are currently stumbling a bit and seem beatable. There is no better time for a clash. On the other hand, it could also happen that the Blues will get their frustration off their chest against Leeds. Then it could get very uncomfortable for the Peacocks very quickly. Because the incredible strength that Chelsea FC undoubtedly has is always to be feared. Thus, Leeds are probably somewhat conflicted in their assessment of Chelsea.
Chelsea facts & analysis
– Chelsea reigning Champions League winners.
– Gave up two league leads in the space of a few days
– Best defence in the Premier League
– Second best offence in the league
Leeds form & balance check
After Leeds were promoted to the English Premier League in 2020, they immediately managed to finish a bearish ninth in the following season. I don’t think anyone would have expected that before. This year, they have been a little weaker on the road so far. In 16 games, the peacocks have only managed 16 points. Although they are still six points above the bottom line, the current situation is not to be glossed over. Their current form is also a bit of a cloud. In the last five games, Leeds have only lost one game, but they still only have six points to show for it. However, they have not lost for three games, which can be seen as an upturn in form. Therefore, it’s not all bad with the Peacocks.
Repeated nightmare
Leeds’ upcoming opponents, that is Chelsea, suffered a very painful injury time equaliser during the week. For the Leeds fans among you, this will sound familiar. Leeds also scored an important injury time equaliser through Bamford at the weekend. So it could be another nightmare for CFC. At least the Blues will have some fear of Bamford.
Leeds facts & analysis
– Leeds with a strong last season
– Currently six points off a relegation place
– Last scored an equaliser in injury time
– Average 1 own goal per game
Predicted line-up – last updated 9 December 2021
Thomas Tuchel will probably have to continue to do without the injured Jorginho. Therefore, Mount will move to the Jorginho position, making Havertz and Werner the two hanging tips behind Lukaku. For Leeds, Bamford could move into the starting eleven. He qualified for the first eleven with his vital equaliser in the last game.
Chelsea – Leeds direct comparison & stats
At home, Chelsea are almost unbeatable against Leeds. The Blues have won all of their last four home games. On top of that, Leeds have not won against the Londoners for six games. A somewhat unusual fact is that Leeds have lost their last seven competitive games against reigning Champions League winners. The last win was against Nottingham Forrest in December 1980 and the last such clash was against Chelsea FC in the League Cup in 2012 (5-1).
– Chelsea four wins in a row at home against Leeds
– Leeds have not won their last six games against CFC
– Leeds have lost their last seven matches against CL winners
– Chelsea last two draws at home
