Leeds vs Chelsea Prediction and Betting Tips for the Premier League showdown on Wednesday, December 03, 2025, at 20:15 GMT. The match will be broadcast live on Sky Go and NOW TV from Elland Road, where old rivalries reignite under the floodlights. Leeds sit dangerously close to the drop zone, while Chelsea chase down the leaders after holding Arsenal to a gritty draw. For full insights and stats, explore Premier League Stats from XpertStats experts.

• Leeds have won only one of their last 12 midweek Premier League games.
• Chelsea remain unbeaten in their last seven matches in all competitions.
• Enzo Maresca has never beaten Leeds as a manager.
• Both sides average over 23 fouls per match this season.

Leeds enter this clash wounded but far from defeated. Daniel Farke’s side pushed Manchester City to the brink last weekend before losing 3-2 in stoppage time, a gut punch that summed up their season so far. With just one win in 12 midweek league outings, consistency remains their biggest hurdle. The Whites have managed 1.17 goals per match but also concede at the same rate, highlighting their vulnerability in key defensive transitions. Can Elland Road’s roar turn frustration into fuel? It’s hard to say, but you can sense the defiance in the air.

At home, Leeds remain unpredictable: sometimes chaotic, sometimes courageous. Their 67% record for games over 2.5 goals says plenty about the open nature of their play. Even so, they’ve lost two of their last three at Elland Road and have struggled to control tempo late in matches. Five of their seven home goals came in first halves, then comes the fade. Still, Farke may gamble on a more aggressive front pairing, hoping to unsettle Chelsea early before the visitors settle into rhythm.

Chelsea arrive with a swagger but also a sense of caution. Maresca’s men are unbeaten in seven, yet the Elland Road ghosts still haunt him, he’s lost both of his managerial meetings with Leeds. The Blues’ numbers impress: averaging 2.33 goals scored and just 0.83 conceded per match, they’ve found balance in attack and discipline in defense. Their away form sparkles too, with five wins and a draw in their last six road trips. That said, Leeds’ intensity could make this one far from routine. You can almost feel the tension brewing already.

As for the tactical battle, Chelsea’s shape without Caicedo will be crucial. The Blues still average over 10 corners per match and win nearly 12 fouls per game, so control and composure will define their night. Leeds, on the other hand, commit slightly more fouls (11.33 per match) but also draw plenty themselves. Expect a scrappy midfield duel, a few crunching tackles, and maybe a yellow or two before half-time. For those tracking form and numbers, these are the kind of nights that define Premier League Stats.