Chelsea vs. Leeds United
Saturday 21st November 2026 (Kick Off: 15:00) · Gameweek 11
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The key stat: XI defensive record. This is where the two sides are furthest apart. It goes to Leeds United: 1.33 to 1.43. When this gap appears, whoever fielded the more solid defence tends to win, in around 74% of cases. The measures below it were chosen the same way.
Against the call – it favours Leeds United; Chelsea are tipped because they lead on home advantage, the long-run strength gap and recent shots on target.
- The callChelsea to win: 51% against 23%, with the draw at 25%. Confidence fair.
- WhyThe call rests on home advantage, the long-run strength gap and recent shots on target.
- For ChelseaHome and away form L-W-W-D-W v D-L-W-D-L (clear); Goal difference at this venue 0.80 v -0.60 (clear); Shots on target 4.7 v 3.4 (useful).
- For Leeds UnitedGK save rate 74% v 71% (slight); XI defensive record 1.33 v 1.43 (slight).
- FormChelsea L-D-L-W-W, Leeds United D-W-D-L-D.
NB The elevens are our prediction. Confirmed team news lands in the hour before kick-off.
Chelsea 3-4-2-1 Leeds United 3-4-2-1 Line-ups in fullHide the line-ups
Chelsea 3-4-2-1
Expected starting XI
Leeds United 3-4-2-1
Expected starting XI
- M. Penders25%
- M. Lacroix80%
- L. Colwill80%
- J. Acheampong62%
- W. Fofana58%
- C. Palmer98%
- M. Rogers98%
- P. Neto98%
- J. Henderson60%
- Caicedo38%
- João Pedro78%
- J. Trafford98%
- T. Muharemović98%
- G. Gudmundsson98%
- J. Justin98%
- N. Elvedi98%
- J. Bogle94%
- A. Stach98%
- E. Ampadu98%
- Tanaka92%
- N. Okafor91%
- D. Calvert-Lewin97%
Likely subs J. Hato, R. Lavia, Chavarria, Estêvão, D. Welbeck, V. Barco, M. Palestra
Likely subs H. Wilson, L. Nmecha, B. Aaronson, J. Bijol, I. Gruev, J. Bahoya, S. Longstaff
Doubts Martinez injured, Chavarria doubtful, R. James injured, M. Gusto doubtful, E. Emegha injured, J. Gittens injured, T. Chalobah unavailable, F. Jörgensen unavailable
Doubts D. James doubtful, W. Gnonto unavailable, J. Harrison unavailable, J. Piroe unavailable, L. Perri unavailable, S. Bornauw unavailable, Mateo Joseph injured, J. Rodon injured
Our call: 51% CHE · 25% draw · 23% LEE · expected goals 1.63–1.01
Unchanged since 18 Oct at 18:59 · checked today at 12:57
