{"id":1415730,"date":"2025-12-01T14:12:02","date_gmt":"2025-12-01T14:12:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/?post_type=news&p=1415730"},"modified":"2025-12-01T14:12:04","modified_gmt":"2025-12-01T14:12:04","slug":"match-preview-leeds-vs-chelsea-03-12-25-premier-league","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/news\/match-preview-leeds-vs-chelsea-03-12-25-premier-league\/","title":{"rendered":"Leeds United vs Chelsea: predictions, stats, tips, betting offers & odds"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Leeds United host Chelsea at Elland Road this week, with the home side desperate to reverse a worrying run of form and the visitors looking to keep their place among the league’s elite. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The 8:15 PM kick-off brings together two teams with contrasting <\/strong>fortunes: Chelsea are flying high in third, while Leeds find themselves languishing in the relegation zone. With Chelsea having dominated recent meetings and boasting superior numbers across the board, all eyes will be on whether Leeds can spring a surprise or if Chelsea’s class will tell.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Best Bets & Predictions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Based on Chelsea’s dominant attacking stats, superior defensive record, and a commanding recent head-to-head run, our top betting recommendations lean heavily in favour of the visitors. We’re particularly confident in a Chelsea win, but there are other intriguing angles for punters seeking value.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Our Prediction<\/th>\nOdds & Bookmaker<\/th>\nConfidence<\/th>\nWhy We’re Backing It<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Chelsea to Win<\/strong><\/td>\n3\/4 @ SBK<\/a>
(57.1%)<\/td>\n		\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\nChelsea are strong favorites to win at Elland Road, given the significant gap in quality and form between the two sides. Chelsea sits third in the Premier League, while Leeds is struggling in 18th place. The Blues have been impressive away from home, winning four of their six away matches this season. In contrast, Leeds has lost four of their last six matches. Historically, Chelsea has a strong record against Leeds, winning eight of their last 11 encounters.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Over 2.5 Goals<\/strong><\/td>\n10\/11 @ SBK<\/a>
(52.4%)<\/td>\n		\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\nHigh-scoring action is likely when Leeds hosts Chelsea at Elland Road. Historically, this fixture has produced plenty of goals, with over 2.5 goals scored in nine of their last 11 meetings. This season, Chelsea’s attack has been potent, contributing to over 2.5 goals in 67% of their away matches. Leeds, despite their struggles, have seen high-scoring games at home, with three of their last five at Elland Road featuring over 2.5 goals, suggesting an open and eventful match.\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Odds correct at the time of writing.<\/small><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Leeds vs Chelsea match odds<\/h2>\n\n\n