Preview: Chelsea vs. Leeds United: lineups, news about the teams
Leeds has taken pride in their tight defensive system in 2024, even if they have also been known for their goal-scoring prowess. Faes’s opening goal for Leicester on Friday was only their fourth goal conceded in their 12-game unbeaten streak. Chelsea may have their work cut out for them as a result of their lack of confidence and jelly legs, but Pochettino has some options for change up front, so we still anticipate the Blues to win narrowly and go to the quarterfinals with a semblance of pride. Continue reading.
With a probability of 40.15%, our examination of all available data, including player statistics and recent performances, indicates that a Leeds United victory is the most likely result of this game. Chelsea’s chances of winning are 35.6% and 24.2%, respectively, for a draw.
With an 8.68% chance of happening, a Leeds United victory is most likely to end 1-2. For such result, the next most likely scorelines are 0-2 (5.98%) and 0-1 (7.7%). The odds of Chelsea winning are 2-1 (8.1%) and 1-1 (11.17) for a tie.
Mauricio Pochettino, the manager of Chelsea, will undoubtedly be without at least six players for Wednesday’s FA Cup fifth-round match at Stamford Bridge against Leeds United.
None of the following will be affected in midweek: Wesley Fofana (knee), Reece James (thigh), Lesley Ugochukwu (thigh), Romeo Lavia (thigh), Carney Chukwuemeka (ankle), and Benoit Badiashile (groin). All of these individuals are currently recovering from their injuries.
Furthermore, despite both Thiago Silva (groin) and Marc Cucurella (ankle) being expected to return to partial squad training prior to the championship game, neither player was cleared to play in Sunday’s 1-0 EFL Cup final loss to Liverpool.
Due to his short recovery period, Silva is anticipated to be the first player out of the hospital, but Pochettino will probably
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