Chelsea face Leeds United at Wembley in the FA Cup semi-finals, coming into the clash on the back of Liam Rosenior’s dismissal earlier this week.
Chelsea vs Leeds Match Summary
Chelsea and Leeds renew one of English football's fiercest rivalries when they meet at Wembley in the FA Cup semi-finals. This fixture carries proper history, stretching back to the bruising encounters of the 1960s and 1970s, most notably the 1970 FA Cup final replay that drew 28 million television viewers. Both sides have reached this stage via different routes and carry contrasting form into the tie, setting up a fascinating contest between Chelsea's pedigree and Leeds' momentum.
Chelsea vs Leeds Form
Chelsea's form heading into this semi-final is a real concern. Three consecutive defeats in April, losing to Manchester City, Manchester United, and Brighton without scoring a single goal, paints a bleak picture. That is seven goals conceded and nil scored across those three outings.
Leeds, by contrast, are unbeaten in their last four matches, including a convincing 3-0 victory over Wolverhampton and a hard-fought FA Cup quarter-final win over West Ham, where they prevailed 4-2 on penalties after a 2-2 draw. The contrasting trajectories make this fixture far closer than Chelsea's favourites tag might suggest.
Who is the Betting Favourite in Chelsea vs Leeds?
According to recent odds, Chelsea are the betting favourites to beat Leeds, with an implied win probability of around 46%, while Leeds are nearer 29%.
| Match Winner | Best Odds | Bookmaker |
|---|---|---|
| Chelsea | 23/20 | AK Bets |
| Leeds | 49/20 | BetMGM UK |
| Draw | 13/5 | bet365 |
Odds last updated at 5:00PM Saturday, 25th April. View the full market on the Chelsea vs Leeds Betting Page on Oddschecker.
Chelsea vs Leeds Team News
Chelsea
Chelsea are hoping to have João Pedro and Cole Palmer available, but both are fitness doubts after missing the defeat at Brighton, while Reece James is also a doubt and Estêvão is out for the season.
Leeds
Leeds are set to be without Ilia Gruev, who has been ruled out for the rest of the season, and Anton Stach is also doubtful after not being back in training.
Chelsea vs Leeds Predicted Lineup
Chelsea (4-2-3-1): Sánchez; Acheampong, Chalobah, Hato, Cucurella; Enzo Fernández, Moisés Caicedo; Cole Palmer, João Pedro, Pedro Neto; Liam Delap.
Leeds (3-4-2-1): Perri; Struijk, Bijol, Rodon; Bogle, Ampadu, Tanaka, Gudmundsson; Aaronson, Okafor; Dominic Calvert-Lewin.
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Chelsea vs Leeds Key Stats & Match Facts
- Chelsea are undefeated in their last nine home head-to-head meetings against Leeds in all competitions.
- Over 2.5 goals have been scored in six of the last seven matches between Chelsea and Leeds.
- Leeds have scored at least two goals in their last three meetings with Chelsea.
- In recent previous meetings, Chelsea have recorded three wins and one draw, while Leeds have secured two victories.
- Chelsea hold an overall historical record of 39 wins, 31 draws, and 41 losses against Leeds across all competitions.
Chelsea vs Leeds Prediction & Best Bets
Despite their dismal run of form, Chelsea remain the stronger side on paper and have a formidable record against Leeds in head-to-head fixtures. The pattern of goals in this fixture is hard to ignore, with six of the last seven meetings producing over 2.5 goals. Leeds will score, as their recent record against Chelsea confirms, but Chelsea's quality should tell in the end at Wembley.
Match prediction: Chelsea 2-1 Leeds
Chelsea vs Leeds Bet Builder Tip
Our Bet Builder Tip for Chelsea vs Leeds includes:
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M. Caicedo Over 1.5 - Fouls
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E. Ampadu Over 2.5 - Tackles
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J. Pedro Over 0.5 - Shots On Target
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D. Calvert-Lewin Over 0.5 - Shots On Target
Best odds of 15/2 available at bet365 while publishing.
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