Chelsea vs Leeds prediction 28.02.2024

• Competition: FA Cup
• Date: Wednesday, 28th February 2024
• Kickoff: 19:30 UK / 20:30 CET
• Venue: Stamford Bridge (London)

Chelsea’s last opportunity to secure a trophy this season rests on the FA Cup. Their Premier League performance has them sitting mid-table, and they recently suffered a loss to Liverpool in the EFL Cup at Wembley, under the helm of manager Maurizio Pochetino. Despite displaying superior performance, particularly in the second half of the match, it was a goal in extra time by Liverpool’s Virgil van Dijk that clinched the trophy. Leading up to this defeat, Chelsea had a series of commendable performances, including a draw at Etihad and a victory over Aston Villa. The impact of this Cup final loss on Pochetino and his team remains to be seen.

Last spring, Leeds was demoted from the top English competition and now aims to rebound and re-enter the Premier League. Currently, Leeds holds the second position in the Championship, necessitating their best performance in the upcoming months to achieve their primary goal. Daniel Farke’s squad has claimed victory in the last six matches across all competitions. They recently secured a 3-1 home win against Leicester, marking one of their best performances this season. Such a victory will certainly boost their confidence as they face Chelsea in their next game.

Chelsea vs Leeds pick: Over 2.5 goals

In four out of the last six matches, Chelsea exceeded 2.5 goals. Similarly, Leeds exceeded 2.5 goals in three out of their previous four games. Therefore, betting on over 2.5 goals would be the most advisable for this match.