LiontipsChelsea vs Leeds United. Prediction and Betting Tips for English Premier League (December 11, 2021).
Command Analysis
Earlier this week, Chelsea played an intense game against Zenit in St. Petersburg, which ended in a high-scoring draw (3:3). Because of that, they qualified for the playoffs from the 2nd line. In their Champions League campaign, Chelsea earned 13 points from 6 games and scored 13 goals.
The Blues made it to the quarterfinals of the League Cup following their victory over Southampton in the Round of 16. Next week, they will go against Brentford.
Thomas Tuchel's men were 1st in the Premier League for a while, but they lost leadership to Manchester City. Chelsea are currently 3rd, two points behind the defening champions. After defeating Watford (2:1), the Blues unexpectedly lost to West Ham (2:3) last weekend. Chelsea have the best defense in the league, and the second-best attack.
The hosts will be without Kante, Kovacic, Chilwell, and Chalobah.
Leeds United had a decent start in the League Cup and defeated Crew Alexandria (3:0) and Fulham (1:0 P) in the first two rounds. After that, they got knocked out by Arsenal (2:0).
The Peacocksare 15th in the Premier League after 15 rounds. They have earned 16 points from 3 victories and 7 draws. In the last 3 rounds, Marcelo Bielsa's men are unbeaten - they tied with Brighton (0:0), won against Crystal Palace (1:0), and recorded a draw with Brentford (2:2).
Leeds haven't been impressive in attack thiss eason and have scored only 15 goals.
Cooper, Struijk, Phillips, Bamford and Koch have been sidelined through injuries.
Trends
СтавкаYellow cards: total under 4
This bet won in 3 of the last 5 games of Chelsea.
СтавкаGoals in both halves - yes
In 3 of the last 4 games of the hosts, goals were scored in both halves.
СтавкаCorrect score 4:1
Chelsea won 8 out of 10 previous home games.
СтавкаCorners: under 9.5
This bet played in 2 of the last 4 games of the visitors.
Tip and bets
Chelsea lost in the London derby last week and drew with Zenit in St. Petersburg, but they looked solid on both occasions, and we do not doubt that today they will bounce back and pick up three points. Chelsea have no room for error if they want to stay in the competition for the league title.
Our prediction - Asian handicap (-2) to Chelsea
The Londoners won 3 of the last 4 head-to-head matches, two of them with a difference of two goals at least. We are predicting a confident victory for the favourite, who will strive to reclaim the top line.
Second bet - Chelsea to win by 3 goals
