Chelsea vs Leeds

Chelsea will approach this game with the belief of a side that can beat anyone, after taking 12 points from a possible 15 in their last 5. They have scored freely averaging 2.6 goals per game, while conceding 1.6. Chelsea will be riding a wave of confidence on their current 4-game surge.

Leeds, meanwhile, come into this with a different story to tell. Leeds arrive at this fixture with real wind in their sails, having picked up 11 points from their last 5 games. Averaging 1.8 goals scored per game, Leeds's attack has misfired rarely; at the other end, 0.4 goals per game have gone in. Leeds will be riding a wave of confidence on their current 3-game surge. Over their last 6 meetings, 5 have ended in home victories, 0 in away victories and 1 in draws. Goals have been plentiful in these fixtures, with an average of 3.0 per game.

Given the attacking firepower on display, this could be a high-scoring affair. Both sides have shown they can find the net regularly, and the defensive records suggest opportunities will come. With little to separate these sides, the match could go either way. The team that handles the pressure better and makes fewer mistakes will likely come out on top.

This is a closely contested fixture, with the data suggesting a draw (20%) is the most likely outcome. The predicted scoreline of 2-2 reflects the evenly matched nature of the contest. Confidence here is modest at 45%, reflecting just how hard this fixture is to call. Kick-off in the League Cup awaits.