Leeds United vs Chelsea Premier League Showdown Preview Team News Key Stats and Head-to-Head Analysis
Leeds United will host Chelsea in a highly anticipated Premier League showdown. Fans are eager to see how both teams perform following their recent form.
Match Overview
Leeds United and Chelsea have a storied rivalry, but recent encounters have skewed in favor of Chelsea. The Whites have managed only one victory in their last nine league clashes with the Blues.
Head-to-Head Record
- Leeds United’s recent win over Chelsea was a convincing 3-0 at Elland Road in August 2022.
- Chelsea’s away record at Leeds is modest, winning just six of 48 league matches.
Current Form
Leeds have struggled in their recent Premier League fixtures, winning just one out of twelve midweek matches. Their last victory during a midweek round was against Nottingham Forest in April 2023.
Chelsea’s recent form shows resilience in evening matches, having lost only two of their last 17 fixtures that started at 7 PM or later. This includes a challenging defeat to Brighton in the previous season.
Home Advantage for Leeds
- Leeds have lost two of their last three home league matches, with one victory.
- In contrast, they had a strong record at Elland Road prior to this, with 35 wins in 49 matches.
Manager Insights
Enzo Maresca of Chelsea faces Leeds after losing both his previous encounters against them while managing Leicester in the Championship. His last visit to Elland Road saw his team fall 3-1.
Leeds’ manager, Daniel Farke, has also faced challenges against Chelsea, suffering defeats in all three of his Premier League matches against them while with Norwich.
Statistical Highlights
- Leeds have scored a significant 71% of their league goals at home in the first half this season.
- Chelsea’s recent losses included two defeats to Fulham and Ipswich in December 2024.
Player Performance
The match will also highlight Cole Palmer, who previously appeared against Leeds as a substitute for Manchester City. He has yet to score against the Whites, joining Leicester and Norwich in that statistic.
As the teams prepare for battle, fans can expect an exciting match filled with history and rivalry.
