Chelsea are seeking a much-needed win when they welcome relegation-threatened Leeds to Stamford Bridge on Saturday.
The Blues have won just one of their last 11 outings across all competitions, failing to taste victory in the last six and losing each of the last three.
They are without a win in five league engagements, drawing three and losing two, and Graham Potter is under serious pressure as they sit 10th in the standings.
Saturday's visit of Leeds, who are just one point clear of the bottom three, offers Chelsea a huge opportunity to secure three points.
Leeds have picked up just one victory in their last six across all competitions, beating Southampton at Elland Road, and they've only won once on the road in the league this term.
Chelsea vs Leeds Betting Tips
- Under 1.5 goals @ 11/4
- Chelsea to win to nil and Tyler Adams to be carded @ 15/2 - #PickYourPunt
Team news
Chelsea's treatment room continues to get busier with Thiago Silva the latest to be sidelined after he sustained knee ligament damage in Sunday's 2-0 loss at Tottenham.
It's not clear how long the 38-year-old will be unavailable but his absence in defence is a major blow for Potter.
Fellow defender Cesar Azpilicueta is still out with a head injury, while Armando Broja (knee), N'Golo Kante (hamstring), Edouard Mendy (hand) and Christian Pulisic (knee) are long-term absentees.
Leeds' injury list isn't as lengthy but they remain without Stuart Dallas, Adam Forshaw and top-scorer Rodrigo.
Luis Sinisterra (thigh) and Pascal Struijk (head) are doubts for the fixture and will need to be assessed.
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Under 1.5 goals @ 11/4
Goals have been at a premium for Chelsea and Leeds over recent weeks and the feeling is this could prove to be a low-scoring affair.
Chelsea have scored just once in their last five league games and only once in their last four Premier League engagements at home.
The west London side have netted 23 across their 24 outings in 2022/23 - the lowest of any side in the top 10 and only six clubs have registered on fewer occasions.
Leeds, meanwhile, have drawn a blank in three of their last five league assignments on the road.
Under 1.5 goals looks the way to go in this clash and it's also worth considering Chelsea to win 1-0 at 11/2 in the correct score market.
Chelsea to win to nil and Tyler Adams to be carded @ Chelsea to win to nil and Tyler Adams to be carded @ 15/2
Sticking with the theme of a low-scoring clash, the first leg of our #PickYourPunt is Chelsea to win to nil.
Ultimately, Chelsea are lacking confidence but they are set to run into a team also struggling to find their feet.
The Blues' form at home, picking up 18 points from 11 games, has been much better than their record on the road - earning 13 points from 13 matches.
The second leg of our bet build requires Leeds midfielder Tyler Adams to receive a card.
Adams has already been shown six yellow cards this season and this looks set to be a game that could be mired down in midfield.
The USA international isn't one to back down from a challenge and looks a prime candidate to fall foul of the officials.
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