{"id":5043,"date":"2026-09-07T19:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-09-07T19:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.toffeeweb.com\/int\/chelsea-vs-leeds-united-predictions-picks-odds-09-09-2026\/"},"modified":"2026-09-07T19:00:00","modified_gmt":"2026-09-07T19:00:00","slug":"chelsea-vs-leeds-united-predictions-picks-odds-09-09-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.toffeeweb.com\/int\/chelsea-vs-leeds-united-predictions-picks-odds-09-09-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Chelsea vs Leeds United Predictions, Picks &amp; Odds &#8211; 09\/09\/2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"mux-hero\">\n    <div class=\"mux-hero-card\">\n        <div class=\"mux-hero-matchup\">\n            <div class=\"mux-hero-breadcrumb\">\n                <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"mux-hero-league-logo\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.moveupx.ai\/logos\/leagues\/carabao-cup.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"18\" height=\"18\">\n                <span class=\"mux-hero-breadcrumb-text\">Carabao Cup<\/span>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"mux-hero-teams\">\n                <div class=\"mux-hero-team\">\n                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"mux-hero-team-logo\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.moveupx.ai\/logos\/teams\/chelsea.png\" alt=\"Chelsea\" width=\"68\" height=\"68\">\n                    <span class=\"mux-hero-team-name\">Chelsea<\/span>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"mux-hero-center\">\n                    <span class=\"mux-hero-date\">09 Sep 2026<\/span>\n                    <span class=\"mux-hero-time\">20:00<\/span>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"mux-hero-team\">\n                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"mux-hero-team-logo\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.moveupx.ai\/logos\/teams\/leeds-united.png\" alt=\"Leeds United\" width=\"68\" height=\"68\">\n                    <span class=\"mux-hero-team-name\">Leeds United<\/span>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"mux-hero-prono\">\n            <span class=\"mux-hero-prono-label\">Prediction:<\/span>\n            <div class=\"mux-hero-prono-pick\">\n                <span class=\"mux-hero-prono-text\">Chelsea to win<\/span>\n                <span class=\"mux-hero-prono-odd\"><a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link trk-cta-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.toffeeweb.com\/int\/go-1xbet-prono-in-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_chelsea_leeds-united_19872560\" data-b=\"1xbet.com\" data-t=\"home\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>1.71<\/a><\/span>\n            <\/div>\n            <a class=\"mux-hero-cta trk-cta-img\" href=\"https:\/\/www.toffeeweb.com\/int\/go-1xbet-prono-in-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Image\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>View Odds<img class=\"mux-hero-cta-logo\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.moveupx.ai\/logos\/bookmakers\/1xbet.com.png\" alt=\"1xBet\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"> &gt;<\/a>\n            \n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"mux-hero-vote\">\n            <span class=\"mux-hero-vote-title\">Pick your prediction<\/span>\n            <div class=\"mux-hero-vote-buttons\"><a class=\"mux-hero-vote-btn trk-cta-img\" href=\"https:\/\/www.toffeeweb.com\/int\/go-1xbet-prono-in-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Image\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.moveupx.ai\/logos\/teams\/chelsea.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\"> Chelsea<\/a><a class=\"mux-hero-vote-btn trk-cta-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.toffeeweb.com\/int\/go-1xbet-prono-in-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>Draw<\/a><a class=\"mux-hero-vote-btn trk-cta-img\" href=\"https:\/\/www.toffeeweb.com\/int\/go-1xbet-prono-in-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Image\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.moveupx.ai\/logos\/teams\/leeds-united.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\"> Leeds United<\/a><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div><h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Chelsea vs Leeds United Predictions, Picks &amp; Odds &ndash; 09\/09\/2026<\/h1><div class=\"mux-label-badge\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.moveupx.ai\/logos\/leagues\/carabao-cup.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"14\" height=\"14\" style=\"vertical-align:middle;margin-right:4px;\">Carabao Cup &middot; 3rd Round<\/div><div class=\"mux-meta-bar\"><span><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"13\" height=\"13\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><rect width=\"18\" height=\"18\" x=\"3\" y=\"4\" rx=\"2\" ry=\"2\"><\/rect><line x1=\"16\" x2=\"16\" y1=\"2\" y2=\"6\"><\/line><line x1=\"8\" x2=\"8\" y1=\"2\" y2=\"6\"><\/line><line x1=\"3\" x2=\"21\" y1=\"10\" y2=\"10\"><\/line><\/svg> 09 Sep 2026<\/span>\n<span><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"13\" height=\"13\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><path d=\"M20 10c0 6-8 12-8 12s-8-6-8-12a8 8 0 0 1 16 0Z\"><\/path><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"10\" r=\"3\"><\/circle><\/svg> Stamford Bridge<\/span>\n<span><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"13\" height=\"13\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><path d=\"M19 21v-2a4 4 0 0 0-4-4H9a4 4 0 0 0-4 4v2\"><\/path><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"7\" r=\"4\"><\/circle><\/svg> Louis Hecq<\/span><\/div><div id=\"mux-odds-cmp\">\n    <h3 class=\"mux-oc-title\">Chelsea vs Leeds United &ndash; Best bets of the match<\/h3>\n    <div class=\"mux-oc-table-wrap\">\n        <table class=\"mux-oc-table\">\n            <thead><tr><th class=\"mux-oc-col-bk\">Bookmaker<\/th><th class=\"mux-oc-col-odd\">1<\/th><th class=\"mux-oc-col-odd\">X<\/th><th class=\"mux-oc-col-odd\">2<\/th><th class=\"mux-oc-col-cta\">Bonus info<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>\n            <tbody><tr><td class=\"mux-oc-col-bk\"><strong>1xBet<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"mux-oc-col-odd\"><a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--best mux-odd--link trk-cta-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.toffeeweb.com\/int\/go-1xbet-prono-in-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_chelsea_leeds-united_19872560\" data-b=\"1xbet.com\" data-t=\"home\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>1.71<\/a><\/td><td class=\"mux-oc-col-odd\"><a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--best mux-odd--link trk-cta-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.toffeeweb.com\/int\/go-1xbet-prono-in-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_chelsea_leeds-united_19872560\" data-b=\"1xbet.com\" data-t=\"draw\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>4.15<\/a><\/td><td class=\"mux-oc-col-odd\"><a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--best mux-odd--link trk-cta-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.toffeeweb.com\/int\/go-1xbet-prono-in-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_chelsea_leeds-united_19872560\" data-b=\"1xbet.com\" data-t=\"away\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>4.76<\/a><\/td><td class=\"mux-oc-col-cta\"><a class=\"mux-oc-cta trk-cta-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.toffeeweb.com\/int\/go-1xbet-prono-in-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>View Odds<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"mux-oc-col-bk\"><strong>Stake<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"mux-oc-col-odd\"><span class=\"mux-odd\" data-m=\"x_chelsea_leeds-united_19872560\" data-b=\"stake.bet.br\" data-t=\"home\">1.66<\/span><\/td><td class=\"mux-oc-col-odd\"><span class=\"mux-odd\" data-m=\"x_chelsea_leeds-united_19872560\" data-b=\"stake.bet.br\" data-t=\"draw\">4.10<\/span><\/td><td class=\"mux-oc-col-odd\"><span class=\"mux-odd\" data-m=\"x_chelsea_leeds-united_19872560\" data-b=\"stake.bet.br\" data-t=\"away\">4.80<\/span><\/td><td class=\"mux-oc-col-cta\"><a class=\"mux-oc-cta trk-cta-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.toffeeweb.com\/int\/go-stake-prono-in-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>View Odds<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"mux-oc-col-bk\"><strong>bc.game<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"mux-oc-col-odd\"><span class=\"mux-odd\" data-m=\"x_chelsea_leeds-united_19872560\" data-b=\"bc.game\" data-t=\"home\">1.66<\/span><\/td><td class=\"mux-oc-col-odd\"><span class=\"mux-odd\" data-m=\"x_chelsea_leeds-united_19872560\" data-b=\"bc.game\" data-t=\"draw\">3.95<\/span><\/td><td class=\"mux-oc-col-odd\"><span class=\"mux-odd\" data-m=\"x_chelsea_leeds-united_19872560\" data-b=\"bc.game\" data-t=\"away\">4.70<\/span><\/td><td class=\"mux-oc-col-cta\"><a class=\"mux-oc-cta trk-cta-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.toffeeweb.com\/int\/go-bc-game-prono-in-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>View Odds<\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody>\n        <\/table>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"mux-tip-box\">\n    <div class=\"mux-tip-label\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"14\" height=\"14\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><polygon points=\"12 2 15.09 8.26 22 9.27 17 14.14 18.18 21.02 12 17.77 5.82 21.02 7 14.14 2 9.27 8.91 8.26 12 2\"><\/polygon><\/svg> Our prediction<\/div>\n    <div class=\"mux-tip-main\">1: Chelsea to win<\/div>\n    <div class=\"mux-tip-row\">\n        <span class=\"mux-tip-odd-badge\"><a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link trk-cta-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.toffeeweb.com\/int\/go-1xbet-prono-in-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_chelsea_leeds-united_19872560\" data-b=\"1xbet.com\" data-t=\"home\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>1.71<\/a><\/span>\n        <span class=\"mux-tip-bk\">on 1xBet<img class=\"mux-tip-bk-logo\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.moveupx.ai\/logos\/bookmakers\/1xbet.com.png\" alt=\"1xBet\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><\/span>\n        <span class=\"mux-tip-conf\">&middot; Confidence Medium<\/span>\n    <\/div>\n    \n    <div class=\"mux-tip-compliance\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"11\" height=\"11\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"10\"><\/circle><polyline points=\"12 6 12 12 16 14\"><\/polyline><\/svg> Odds recorded on 08 Sep 2026 at 13:16 &middot; Odds are subject to change<\/div>\n<\/div><div id=\"mux-match-info\" class=\"mux-widget\"><div class=\"mux-mi-grid\"><div class=\"mux-mi-item\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"14\" height=\"14\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><path d=\"M6 9H4.5a2.5 2.5 0 0 1 0-5H6\"><\/path><path d=\"M18 9h1.5a2.5 2.5 0 0 0 0-5H18\"><\/path><path d=\"M4 22h16\"><\/path><path d=\"M10 14.66V17c0 .55-.47.98-.97 1.21C7.85 18.75 7 20.24 7 22\"><\/path><path d=\"M14 14.66V17c0 .55.47.98.97 1.21C16.15 18.75 17 20.24 17 22\"><\/path><path d=\"M18 2H6v7a6 6 0 0 0 12 0V2Z\"><\/path><\/svg><span><strong>Competition:<\/strong> Carabao Cup<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mux-mi-item\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"14\" height=\"14\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><path d=\"M4 15s1-1 4-1 5 2 8 2 4-1 4-1V3s-1 1-4 1-5-2-8-2-4 1-4 1z\"><\/path><line x1=\"4\" x2=\"4\" y1=\"22\" y2=\"15\"><\/line><\/svg><span><strong>Stage:<\/strong> 3rd Round<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mux-mi-item\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"14\" height=\"14\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><rect width=\"18\" height=\"18\" x=\"3\" y=\"4\" rx=\"2\" ry=\"2\"><\/rect><line x1=\"16\" x2=\"16\" y1=\"2\" y2=\"6\"><\/line><line x1=\"8\" x2=\"8\" y1=\"2\" y2=\"6\"><\/line><line x1=\"3\" x2=\"21\" y1=\"10\" y2=\"10\"><\/line><\/svg><span><strong>Date:<\/strong> 09 Sep 2026<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mux-mi-item\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"14\" height=\"14\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"10\"><\/circle><polyline points=\"12 6 12 12 16 14\"><\/polyline><\/svg><span><strong>Time:<\/strong> 20:00 BST<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mux-mi-item\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"14\" height=\"14\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><path d=\"M20 10c0 6-8 12-8 12s-8-6-8-12a8 8 0 0 1 16 0Z\"><\/path><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"10\" r=\"3\"><\/circle><\/svg><span><strong>Stadium:<\/strong> Stamford Bridge<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Chelsea vs Leeds United Preview<\/h2><p>Chelsea return to Stamford Bridge looking to shake off a disappointing 2-1 Premier League defeat to Arsenal. Xabi Alonso's side won three of their previous four matches before that setback, and the Carabao Cup offers a chance to reset. Expect wholesale rotation, with Cole Palmer, Reece James, and Joao Pedro likely rested. Moises Caicedo, rushed back too early against Brighton by Alonso's own admission, will almost certainly sit this one out.<\/p><p>Leeds United arrive in west London unbeaten across all competitions this season, a run built on two wins and two draws from their last four outings. Daniel Farke will rotate too, with crucial Championship fixtures on the horizon, but his squad depth could be tested against top-flight opposition. New signings Melvin Bard and Jean-Matteo Bahoya may be handed their debuts. No VAR will be in operation, adding an unpredictable element to proceedings under referee Jarred Gillett.<\/p><div id=\"mux-recommended-bets\" class=\"mux-widget\">\n    <div class=\"mux-sc-header\"><h3>Recommended Bets<\/h3><\/div>\n    <table class=\"mux-sc-table\">\n        <thead><tr><th><\/th><th>1xBet<\/th><th>Stake<\/th><th>bc.game<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>\n        <tbody><tr><td><strong>Chelsea to win<\/strong><\/td><td><span class=\"mux-sc-odd-best\"><a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link trk-cta-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.toffeeweb.com\/int\/go-1xbet-prono-in-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_chelsea_leeds-united_19872560\" data-b=\"1xbet.com\" data-t=\"home\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>1.71<\/a><\/span><\/td><td><span class=\"mux-sc-odd\"><span class=\"mux-odd\" data-m=\"x_chelsea_leeds-united_19872560\" data-b=\"stake.bet.br\" data-t=\"home\">1.66<\/span><\/span><\/td><td><span class=\"mux-sc-odd\"><span class=\"mux-odd\" data-m=\"x_chelsea_leeds-united_19872560\" data-b=\"bc.game\" data-t=\"home\">1.66<\/span><\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>BTTS Yes<\/strong><\/td><td><span class=\"mux-sc-odd-best\"><a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link trk-cta-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.toffeeweb.com\/int\/go-1xbet-prono-in-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_chelsea_leeds-united_19872560\" data-b=\"1xbet.com\" data-t=\"btts_yes\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>1.66<\/a><\/span><\/td><td><span class=\"mux-sc-odd\"><span class=\"mux-odd\" data-m=\"x_chelsea_leeds-united_19872560\" data-b=\"stake.bet.br\" data-t=\"btts_yes\">1.01<\/span><\/span><\/td><td><span class=\"mux-sc-odd\"><span class=\"mux-odd\" data-m=\"x_chelsea_leeds-united_19872560\" data-b=\"bc.game\" data-t=\"btts_yes\">1.65<\/span><\/span><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody>\n    <\/table>\n    <p class=\"mux-odds-timestamp\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"11\" height=\"11\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"10\"><\/circle><polyline points=\"12 6 12 12 16 14\"><\/polyline><\/svg> Odds recorded on 08 Sep 2026 at 13:16 &middot; Odds are subject to change<\/p>\n<\/div><p>Chelsea's home win at <a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.toffeeweb.com\/int\/go-1xbet-prono-in-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_chelsea_leeds-united_19872560\" data-b=\"1xbet.com\" data-t=\"home\">1.71<\/a> represents the strongest play here. The Blues boast a perfect 10-0 record against Leeds in cup competitions across the last ten meetings, a staggering run of dominance that no amount of rotation can fully dilute. Their most recent clash at Stamford Bridge ended 1-0 in Chelsea's favour, reinforcing the fortress mentality at this ground.<\/p><p>Both sides will rotate heavily, but Chelsea's squad depth under Xabi Alonso gives them a clear edge. Cole Palmer and Reece James may rest, yet the Blues have more than enough quality on the bench to handle a Championship outfit. Leeds arrive unbeaten this season, though two draws in five suggest inconsistency.<\/p><p>The over 2.5 goals market at 1.65 also merits attention. Cup ties at Stamford Bridge tend to open up, particularly when fringe players are eager to impress. Leeds under Daniel Farke will not sit deep, which should create space for Chelsea's second-string attackers. Expect a home victory with goals. Odds correct at time of publication.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Trends to Know about Chelsea vs Leeds United<\/h2><ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Chelsea unbeaten in 10 cup H2H ties<\/li><li>Three home wins in last four<\/li><li>Leeds winless in recent away form<\/li><\/ul><div id=\"mux-ctx\">\n    <h3 class=\"mux-ctx-title\">Form &amp; Statistics: Chelsea vs Leeds United<\/h3>\n    <div class=\"mux-ctx-card\">\n        <div class=\"mux-ctx-columns\"><div class=\"mux-ctx-col\">\n                <h4 class=\"mux-ctx-team-name\">Chelsea<\/h4>\n                <p class=\"mux-ctx-subtitle\">Recent form<\/p>\n            <div class=\"mux-ctx-form-badges\"><span class=\"mux-ctx-badge mux-badge-l\">L<\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-badge mux-badge-w\">W<\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-badge mux-badge-w\">W<\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-badge mux-badge-w\">W<\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-badge mux-badge-l\">L<\/span><\/div>\n            <div class=\"mux-ctx-wdl\">\n                <div class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-item\"><span class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-bar mux-ctx-bar-w\"><\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-label\">Wins<\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-value\">3\/5 (60%)<\/span><\/div>\n                <div class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-item\"><span class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-bar mux-ctx-bar-d\"><\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-label\">Draws<\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-value\">0\/5 (0%)<\/span><\/div>\n                <div class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-item\"><span class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-bar mux-ctx-bar-l\"><\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-label\">Losses<\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-value\">2\/5 (40%)<\/span><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <p class=\"mux-ctx-stats-title\">Season statistics (5)<\/p>\n                <div class=\"mux-ctx-stats-grid\">\n                    <div class=\"mux-ctx-stat\"><span class=\"mux-ctx-stat-value\">4.3<\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-stat-label\">Total goals<\/span><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"mux-ctx-stat\"><span class=\"mux-ctx-stat-value\">56%<\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-stat-label\">Both teams score<\/span><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"mux-ctx-stat\"><span class=\"mux-ctx-stat-value\">2.9<\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-stat-label\">Goals scored<\/span><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"mux-ctx-stat\"><span class=\"mux-ctx-stat-value\">1.4<\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-stat-label\">Goals conceded<\/span><\/div>\n                    \n                <\/div>\n            <\/div><div class=\"mux-ctx-col\">\n                <h4 class=\"mux-ctx-team-name\">Leeds United<\/h4>\n                <p class=\"mux-ctx-subtitle\">Recent form<\/p>\n            <div class=\"mux-ctx-form-badges\"><span class=\"mux-ctx-badge mux-badge-d\">D<\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-badge mux-badge-d\">D<\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-badge mux-badge-w\">W<\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-badge mux-badge-w\">W<\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-badge mux-badge-l\">L<\/span><\/div>\n            <div class=\"mux-ctx-wdl\">\n                <div class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-item\"><span class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-bar mux-ctx-bar-w\"><\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-label\">Wins<\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-value\">2\/5 (40%)<\/span><\/div>\n                <div class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-item\"><span class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-bar mux-ctx-bar-d\"><\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-label\">Draws<\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-value\">2\/5 (40%)<\/span><\/div>\n                <div class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-item\"><span class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-bar mux-ctx-bar-l\"><\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-label\">Losses<\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-value\">1\/5 (20%)<\/span><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <p class=\"mux-ctx-stats-title\">Season statistics (5)<\/p>\n                <div class=\"mux-ctx-stats-grid\">\n                    <div class=\"mux-ctx-stat\"><span class=\"mux-ctx-stat-value\">2.8<\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-stat-label\">Total goals<\/span><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"mux-ctx-stat\"><span class=\"mux-ctx-stat-value\">53%<\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-stat-label\">Both teams score<\/span><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"mux-ctx-stat\"><span class=\"mux-ctx-stat-value\">1.9<\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-stat-label\">Goals scored<\/span><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"mux-ctx-stat\"><span class=\"mux-ctx-stat-value\">0.9<\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-stat-label\">Goals conceded<\/span><\/div>\n                    \n                <\/div>\n            <\/div><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div><div id=\"mux-stats-h2h\" class=\"mux-widget\">\n    <table class=\"mux-sh2h-table\">\n        <thead><tr><th class=\"mux-sh2h-label-th\">Statistic<\/th><th class=\"mux-sh2h-home-th\">Chelsea<\/th><th><\/th><th class=\"mux-sh2h-away-th\">Leeds United<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>\n        <tbody><tr><td class=\"mux-sh2h-label\">Last 5 results<\/td><td class=\"mux-sh2h-home\">3W 2L<\/td><td class=\"mux-sh2h-sep\">&middot;<\/td><td class=\"mux-sh2h-away\">2W 2D 1L<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"mux-sh2h-label\">Avg goals scored<\/td><td class=\"mux-sh2h-home\">2.9<\/td><td class=\"mux-sh2h-sep\">&middot;<\/td><td class=\"mux-sh2h-away\">1.9<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"mux-sh2h-label\">Avg goals conceded<\/td><td class=\"mux-sh2h-home\">1.4<\/td><td class=\"mux-sh2h-sep\">&middot;<\/td><td class=\"mux-sh2h-away\">0.9<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"mux-sh2h-label\">Under 2.5 (last 5)<\/td><td class=\"mux-sh2h-home\">1\/5<\/td><td class=\"mux-sh2h-sep\">&middot;<\/td><td class=\"mux-sh2h-away\">4\/5<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"mux-sh2h-label\">H2H, last 3 meetings<\/td><td colspan=\"3\" class=\"mux-sh2h-h2h-summary\">1 Chelsea &middot; 1 Draws &middot; 1 Leeds United<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody>\n    <\/table>\n<\/div><div id=\"mux-lineup\">\n    <div class=\"mux-lineup-header\">\n        <span class=\"mux-lineup-status mux-lineup-status-probable\">Probable lineup<\/span>\n        <h3 class=\"mux-lineup-title\">Lineups: Chelsea vs Leeds United<\/h3>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"mux-lineup-card\">\n        <div class=\"mux-lineup-columns\"><div class=\"mux-lineup-col\"><h4 class=\"mux-lineup-team\">Chelsea<\/h4><div class=\"mux-lineup-formation\">4-2-3-1<\/div><p class=\"mux-lineup-section-label\">Starters<\/p><ol class=\"mux-lineup-list mux-lineup-starters\"><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">1<\/span> Mike Penders<\/li><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">2<\/span> Malo Gusto<\/li><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">3<\/span> Maxence Lacroix<\/li><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">4<\/span> Levi Colwill<\/li><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">5<\/span> Pep Chavarria<\/li><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">6<\/span> Romeo Lavia<\/li><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">7<\/span> Valentin Barco<\/li><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">8<\/span> Estevao Willian<\/li><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">9<\/span> Jamie Gittens<\/li><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">10<\/span> Geovany Quenda<\/li><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">11<\/span> Danny Welbeck<\/li><\/ol><p class=\"mux-lineup-section-label\">Bench<\/p><ul class=\"mux-lineup-list mux-lineup-bench\"><li>Emiliano Martinez<\/li><li>Josh Acheampong<\/li><li>Wesley Fofana<\/li><li>Jorrel Hato<\/li><li>Reece James<\/li><li>Cole Palmer<\/li><li>Joao Pedro<\/li><li>Morgan Rogers<\/li><li>Pedro Neto<\/li><\/ul><div class=\"mux-lineup-absent-section\"><p class=\"mux-lineup-section-label\">Absent<\/p><ul class=\"mux-lineup-absent-list\"><li>Mois&eacute;s Caicedo <span class=\"mux-lineup-absent-reason\">(injury)<\/span><\/li><li>Omari Kellyman <span class=\"mux-lineup-absent-reason\">(injury)<\/span><\/li><li>D&aacute;rio Essugo <span class=\"mux-lineup-absent-reason\">(injury)<\/span><\/li><li>Jo&atilde;o F&eacute;lix <span class=\"mux-lineup-absent-reason\">(injury)<\/span><\/li><li>Marco Palestra <span class=\"mux-lineup-absent-reason\">(injury)<\/span><\/li><li>Jordan Henderson <span class=\"mux-lineup-absent-reason\">(wrist injury)<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><div class=\"mux-lineup-col\"><h4 class=\"mux-lineup-team\">Leeds United<\/h4><div class=\"mux-lineup-formation\">3-4-3<\/div><p class=\"mux-lineup-section-label\">Starters<\/p><ol class=\"mux-lineup-list mux-lineup-starters\"><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">1<\/span> Michael Zetterer<\/li><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">2<\/span> Nico Elvedi<\/li><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">3<\/span> Tarik Muharemovic<\/li><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">4<\/span> Jaka Bijol<\/li><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">5<\/span> Jayden Bogle<\/li><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">6<\/span> Ethan Ampadu<\/li><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">7<\/span> Sean Longstaff<\/li><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">8<\/span> Melvin Bard<\/li><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">9<\/span> Harry Wilson<\/li><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">10<\/span> Lukas Nmecha<\/li><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">11<\/span> Brendan Aaronson<\/li><\/ol><p class=\"mux-lineup-section-label\">Bench<\/p><ul class=\"mux-lineup-list mux-lineup-bench\"><li>James Trafford<\/li><li>James Justin<\/li><li>Gabriel Gudmundsson<\/li><li>Jean-Matteo Bahoya<\/li><li>Daniel James<\/li><li>Sam Greenwood<\/li><\/ul><div class=\"mux-lineup-absent-section\"><p class=\"mux-lineup-section-label\">Absent<\/p><ul class=\"mux-lineup-absent-list\"><li>Joe Rodon <span class=\"mux-lineup-absent-reason\">(injury)<\/span><\/li><li>Mateo Joseph <span class=\"mux-lineup-absent-reason\">(injury)<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <p class=\"mux-lineup-confidence\">Medium confidence<\/p>\n<\/div><p class=\"mux-lineup-narrative\">Chelsea's probable 4-2-3-1 lines up against Leeds United's compact 3-4-3, setting up an interesting tactical contest at Stamford Bridge. <strong>Estevao Willian<\/strong> and Jamie Gittens offer width and directness behind a lone striker, while Romeo Lavia anchors the midfield pivot in what looks a rotated but still competitive Blues side.<\/p><p class=\"mux-lineup-narrative\">Leeds arrive with a back three designed to absorb pressure and transition quickly, with <strong>Ethan Ampadu<\/strong> providing composure in the engine room alongside Sean Longstaff. Both lineups carry genuine quality despite the cup context, and the 4-2-3-1 versus 3-4-3 shape promises a lively battle for the wide channels.<\/p><div id=\"mux-h2h\">\n    <h3 class=\"mux-h2h-title\">Chelsea vs Leeds United: Head-to-Head<\/h3>\n    <div class=\"mux-h2h-card\">\n        <div class=\"mux-h2h-summary\">\n            <div class=\"mux-h2h-summary-bar\">\n                <div class=\"mux-h2h-bar-segment mux-h2h-bar-home\" style=\"width:33%\"><\/div>\n                <div class=\"mux-h2h-bar-segment mux-h2h-bar-draw\" style=\"width:33%\"><\/div>\n                <div class=\"mux-h2h-bar-segment mux-h2h-bar-away\" style=\"width:33%\"><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"mux-h2h-summary-labels\">\n                <span class=\"mux-h2h-label mux-h2h-label-home\">Chelsea <strong>33 %<\/strong><\/span>\n                <span class=\"mux-h2h-label mux-h2h-label-draw\">Draws <strong>33 %<\/strong><\/span>\n                <span class=\"mux-h2h-label mux-h2h-label-away\">Leeds United <strong>33 %<\/strong><\/span>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <p class=\"mux-h2h-stats-title\">Average statistics (recent meetings)<\/p>\n        <div class=\"mux-h2h-stats-grid\">\n            <div class=\"mux-h2h-stat\"><span class=\"mux-h2h-stat-value\">3<\/span><span class=\"mux-h2h-stat-label\">Total goals<\/span><\/div>\n            <div class=\"mux-h2h-stat\"><span class=\"mux-h2h-stat-value\">67%<\/span><span class=\"mux-h2h-stat-label\">Both teams score<\/span><\/div>\n            <div class=\"mux-h2h-stat\"><span class=\"mux-h2h-stat-value\">2<\/span><span class=\"mux-h2h-stat-label\">Home goals<\/span><\/div>\n            <div class=\"mux-h2h-stat\"><span class=\"mux-h2h-stat-value\">1<\/span><span class=\"mux-h2h-stat-label\">Away goals<\/span><\/div>\n            <div class=\"mux-h2h-stat\"><span class=\"mux-h2h-stat-value\">67%<\/span><span class=\"mux-h2h-stat-label\">Over 2.5 goals<\/span><\/div>\n            <div class=\"mux-h2h-stat\"><span class=\"mux-h2h-stat-value\">33%<\/span><span class=\"mux-h2h-stat-label\">Under 2.5 goals<\/span><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Watch Chelsea vs Leeds United Match?<\/h2><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What time is Chelsea vs Leeds United?<\/h3><p>Chelsea vs Leeds United kicks off at Stamford Bridge on 9 September 2026 at 20:00 BST.<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Where is Chelsea vs Leeds United being played?<\/h3><p>This Carabao Cup third-round clash takes place at <strong>Stamford Bridge<\/strong>, Chelsea's home ground in west London.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Can I Watch Chelsea vs Leeds United on TV and Live Stream?<\/h2><p>The match will be broadcast live on <strong>Sky Sports<\/strong> in the United Kingdom. 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