Chelsea v Leeds

Chelsea looks a much more measured team under new coach Rosenior. Can he grab another three points against historical rivals Leeds?

Chelsea v Leeds – Stamford Bridge 20:30 CET

Team News:

Chelsea are still without Colwill, Gittens and Adarabioyo. Reece James is available after injury. Andrey Santos is a doubt for them after leaving the field due to a knock at the weekend.

Midfielder Anton Stach is the only man missing from the Leeds squad.

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Formations:

4-2-3-1 for Chelsea generally in the EPL. Santos and Caicedo anchoring the middle allowing the attacking four ahead of them freedom to bomb forward.

Leeds have been alternating between 3-5-2 and a 3-4-2-1 with Calvert-Lewin ahead of the attack. Width is the full backs flying up and down the wings but against Chelsea they may be more compact.

Statistics:

Referee: Robert Jones (Average cards 3.57 Yellow 0.06 Red)

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Match Preview:

Chelsea’s minimum target this season is a top‑five finish and Champions League qualification. They currently occupy that position with a four‑point cushion over Liverpool. The return of captain Reece James is a major boost to their lineup. Leeds come into the match in improved form, but they have shown vulnerability under sustained pressure — Conceding eight goals in games against Arsenal and Newcastle in January highlight that.

Betting Preview:

Chelsea have become far more composed under their new manager, and they’ll know that another three points would strengthen their grip on a top‑five spot. Leeds, meanwhile, remain a very different side away from home, where they’ve managed just one win all season. Chelsea should be well‑placed to take all three points here.