Chelsea vs Preston North End prediction 06.01.2024

Chelsea

Chelsea

January 06 17:30 (GMT)

4 : 0

Preston North End

Preston North End

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  • Competition: FA Cup
  • Date: 6th January 2024
  • Kickoff: 17:30 UTC / 18:30 CET
  • Venue: Stamford Bridge

On Saturday evening, Chelsea aims to prevent a consecutive third-round FA Cup elimination as they face second-tier team, Preston North End.

The hosts have not fully met the Premier League expectations this season, however, they appear to be succeeding in the cup competition. Following their victory over Blackburn Rovers in the last 16, the Blues triumphed over Newcastle United in the League Cup quarter-finals and are favored to advance past Preston in the FA third round this weekend.

In their previous three Championship tournaments, Preston North End landed in the lower half of the table and the current season might not be an exception. Currently in fourteenth place, Ryan Lowe’s team comes into Saturday’s match with a record of four losses in their last five games.

Chelsea vs Preston North End Betting Tips: Home win & over 2.5 goals

Chelsea began the season on a sluggish note, however, their recent performances suggest promising prospects. Their back-to-back victories against Crystal Palace and Luton Town in the latest league games indicate a potential winning streak that could extend into the coming weekend.

However, Mauricio Pochettino’s team has struggled defensively this season, managing only one clean sheet in their past eleven games. For instance, at least three goals were scored in eight of those games.

Preston North End also haven’t been very successful in their defensive play. They have not managed to keep a clean sheet in their last six games, and only one game ended with fewer than 2.5 goals.

  • Best Tip: Over 2.5 goals
  • Chelsea vs Preston North End prediction: 3-1

Chelsea vs Preston North End Head to Head (H2H) stats

  1. 23 jan 10

    Preston North End

    0 : 2

    Chelsea

    FA Cup

Chelsea

Chelsea team news

Chelsea didn't register any fresh injuries in the win over Luton Town last time out, but head coach Mauricio Pochettino will reshuffle his park.

Having been left out of the starting eleven in that game, the likes of Mykhailo Mudryk, Christopher Nkunku, Enzo Fernández and Raheem Sterling will be among those who could earn promotion from the bench.

Injuries will sideline Carney Chukwuemeka, Trevoh Chalobah, Wesley Fofana, Reece James, Marc Cucurella, Ben Chilwell, Robert Sánchez, and Roméo Lavia. Additionally, Nicolas Jackson has departed for the African Cup of Nations.

Last matches of Chelsea

  1. 30 dec 23

    Luton Town F.C.

    2 : 3

    Chelsea

    Premier League

  2. 27 dec 23

    Chelsea

    2 : 1

    Crystal Palace

    Premier League

  3. 24 dec 23

    Wolverhampton Wanderers

    2 : 1

    Chelsea

    Premier League

  4. 16 dec 23

    Chelsea

    2 : 0

    Sheffield United

    Premier League

  5. 10 dec 23

    Everton

    2 : 0

    Chelsea

    Premier League

Chelsea lineup

Goalkeeper

  • 28

    Đorđe Petrović

Defenders

  • 26

    Levi Colwill

  • 6

    Thiago Silva

  • 2

    Axel Disasi

  • 27

    Malo Gusto

Midfielders

  • 25

    Moisés Caicedo

  • 18

    Christopher Nkunku

  • 8

    Enzo Fernández

Forwards

  • 10

    Mykhailo Mudryk

  • 18

    Christopher Nkunku

  • 7

    Raheem Sterling

Preston North End

Preston North End team news

Preston North End boss Ryan Lowe will once again be without Ched Evans due to injury, but the forward is the only injury worry for the visitors.

This season, Will Keane, with six goals, is the club’s leading scorer and is set to return to the final third following a substitute appearance in the previous game. Additionally, Liam Millar, with four assists, is the player to watch in the midfield.

Last matches of Preston North End

  1. 01 feb 20

    Preston North End

    1 : 1

    Swansea City

    Championship

  2. 21 jan 20

    Barnsley

    0 : 3

    Preston North End

    Championship

  3. 18 jan 20

    Preston North End

    2 : 1

    Charlton Athletic

    Championship

  4. 11 jan 20

    Blackburn Rovers

    1 : 1

    Preston North End

    Championship

  5. 04 jan 20

    Preston North End

    2 : 4

    Norwich City

    FA Cup

Preston North End lineup

Goalkeeper

  • 1

    Freddie Woodman

Defenders

  • 16

    Andrew Hughes

  • 6

    Liam Lindsay

  • 14

    Jordan Storey

  • 14

    Brad Potts

Midfielders

  • 23

    Liam Millar

  • 4

    Ben Whiteman

  • 13

    Ali McCann

Forwards

  • 10

    Mads Frøkjær-Jensen

  • 7

    Will Keane

  • 8

    Alan Browne

Three reasons we expect at least three goals in this game

  1. Over 2.5 goals were scored in eight of Chelsea’s last eleven games.
  2. At least three goals were scored in four of Preston’s last six games.
  3. In three of their last five games, Preston North End let in at least two goals.

Main prediction Chelsea &— Preston North End

Over 2.5 goals

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Chelsea vs Preston North End &— FAQ

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Where to watch?

The FA Cup tie between Chelsea and Preston North End on Saturday can be viewed on Sofascore.

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What's the average number of corner kicks Chelsea have won in home games this season?

5.30

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What's the average number of yellow cards Preston North End have received in away games this season?

2.00