Chelsea v Leeds prediction and team news

Leeds are bidding to do the double over Chelsea after recording a 3-0 victory when the two teams met at Elland Road all the way back in August.

New boss Javi Gracia kicked off his reign with a crucial win against relegation rivals Southampton last weekend as the Whites climbed to 17th in the Premier League table.

Leeds travel to south-west London for the second time in the space of five days — they lost to Fulham in the FA Cup on Tuesday — without top scorer Rodrigo, who remains sidelined with an ankle injury.

RadioTimes.com brings you our predictions and team news for Chelsea v Leeds.

When is Chelsea v Leeds?

Chelsea v Leeds will kick off at 3pm on Saturday 4th March 2023.

Chelsea v Leeds team news

Chelsea predicted line-up: Arrizabalga; James, Badiashile, Koulibaly, Chilwell; Fernandez, Zakaria; Ziyech, Felix, Sterling; Havertz.

Leeds predicted line-up: Meslier; Ayling, Koch, Wober, Firpo; Adams, McKennie; Harrison, Aaronson, Gnonto; Bamford.

Chelsea v Leeds prediction

Chelsea are going through one of their most challenging spells in a generation and their lack of goals is a real concern.

The Blues are missing a proper number nine to lead the line so their attacking problems are likely to continue for the rest of the season, although Joao Felix has looked bright and inventive.

There are promising signs for Leeds in the early days of the Javi Gracia era after grinding out three points against Southampton and creating some decent openings in their FA Cup defeat at Fulham.

Former Chelsea striker Patrick Bamford has scored just one league goal all season and will be desperate to bag on his return to Stamford Bridge.

Our prediction: Chelsea 1-1 Leeds (7/1 at bet365)

Chelsea v Leeds odds

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