Leeds - Chelsea match score prediction: When Cole Palmer returns

(NLDO) - Chelsea marched to Elland Road with the goal of winning all 3 points despite coach Enzo Maresca's poor record against Leeds.

Dominic Calvert-Lewin (Leeds) and Pedro Neto (Chelsea)

Leeds will be hoping to shock Chelsea at Elland Road after impressing in the second half at Manchester City. On Sunday, after trailing 2-0 at half-time, Leeds came back from a goal down to draw 2-2 quickly.

Coach Daniel Farke's tactical change to 5-3-2 surprised Manchester City and Pep had to take advantage of Donnarumma's injury to adjust the formation to win 3-2. Commentators said that if Leeds played like the second half at Etihad, Chelsea would be helpless. However, Daniel Farke's 5-3-2 only shocked when suddenly launched, but when Chelsea were prepared, they had no difficulty finding a countermeasure.

Chelsea head into the game in strong form, unbeaten in five games and picking up 2.60 points per away game, scoring an average of 2.40 goals per game, while keeping 60% of their clean sheets. Their statistical balance – a high scoring rate combined with a low number of goals conceded – makes them one of the most reliable away teams at the moment.

The only thing that worries the commentators is that coach Enzo Maresca lost to Leeds twice when leading Leicester City in the First Division in 2023-24. Will he overcome the psychological test when meeting the white-shirted opponent again?

However, coach Maresca's confidence can be seen when he gives captain Reece James a rest in this match and welcomes Cole Palmer back from injury. The suspended Moises Caicedo will be replaced by Andrey Santos, while Joao Pedro and Liam Delap will pair up front.

Consulting experts, former coach Harry Redknapp and former striker Chris Sutton chose a 0-2 score, former BBC commentator Mark Lawrenson predicted a 2-2 draw, while former Arsenal midfielder Paul Merson predicted Chelsea would win 1-2. The Leeds - Chelsea match will take place at 3:15 am on December 4 (Vietnam time).

Prediction: Leeds United - Chelsea 1-2

Direct confrontation

March 4, 2023	Chelsea	Leeds	1-0
August 21, 2022	Leeds	Chelsea	3-0
May 11, 2022	Leeds	Chelsea	0-3
December 11, 2021	Chelsea	Leeds	3-2
March 13, 2021	Leeds	Chelsea	0-0
December 5, 2020	Chelsea	Leeds	3-1

English Premier League		Asian Handicap				Over/Under
		Home	Handicap	Away		Over	Total	Under
December 4, 3:15 AM	[18] Leeds - Chelsea [3]	1.90	3/4 : 0		1,975	1.85	2 1/2		2.00

December 4, 3:15 AM

[18] Leeds - Chelsea [3]

1,875

3/4 : 0

2.00

1.85

2 1/2

2,025

December 4, 3:15 AM

[18] Leeds vs Chelsea [3]

2,025

1/2 : 0

1.85

1.80

2 1/2

2.05

The initial odds were Chelsea handicap Leeds by half a goal, winning 97, losing 9. Until last night, Chelsea still handicapped by half a goal, won enough, lost 87. But this morning, the odds changed greatly when they changed to Chelsea handicapping only half a goal, winning 85, losing enough. The market is clearly pouring down on the underdogs and that's when we have to choose the favorites. Following the brand is still safer.

The most popular score is still a 1-1 draw with a 7.5-to-1 bet. Interestingly, 7.5 is also the score for a Chelsea win of 0-1. Other results with close odds are 1-2 with a 8-to-1 bet, or 0-2 with a 8.3-to-1 bet. Not many people believe Leeds will win when the score of 1-0 is 13-to-1, while 2-1 is 14-to-1, and 2-0 is 26-to-2.

Source: https://nld.com.vn/soi-ti-so-tran-leeds-chelsea-khi-cole-palmer-tro-lai-196251203124234495.htm