Chelsea host Leeds United in the Premier League on Saturday afternoon in what is a must win clash for Graham Potter, so we simulated the game to predict the outcome
Chelsea will be desperate for a win on Saturday afternoon when they face Leeds United in the Premier League.
A 2-0 loss to Tottenham in Chelsea's last outing made it three losses on the bounce for the Blues, with Graham Potter's side winning just one of their last 11 games in all competition as the pressure mounts on the manager. Defeat on Saturday could potentially see Chelsea drop into the bottom half of the Premier League table, depending on results elsewhere.
Thiago Silva is ruled out of the clash with Leeds, whilst Potter confirmed that Mason Mount will also miss out, with Reece James a doubt. Chelsea and Leeds have already met once in the Premier League this season, with the Blues falling to a 3-0 defeat at Elland Road.
So, who will come out on top in Saturday's clash between Chelsea and Leeds? We simulated the game to get a score prediction and this is what happened.
To complete this simulation, we used FIFA 23 and updated the squads with the latest injuries and suspensions
We predict that the Blues could line up in a 4-2-3-1 formation, with their line-up as follows: Kepa; Chalobah, Fofana, Koulibaly, Cucurella; Fernandez, Zakaria; Sterling, Felix, Mudryk; Havertz.
We predict that the Whites could set up in a 4-2-3-1 formation, with their line-up as follows: Meslier; Ayling, Kock, Wober, Firpo; Adams, McKennie; Summerville, Aaronson, Gnonto; Bamford.
Chelsea started brightly at Stamford Bridge, with Joao Felix running the show and coming close on two occasions in the opening 15 minutes. The Blues had managed to contain any threat from the visitors, but after 29 minutes, Leeds took the lead with a slice of luck against the run of play.
Patrick Bamford peeled off the shoulder of Kalidou Koulibaly to make himself free on the right, and when the striker received the ball, he drilled a first-time effort across the box. Bamford's strike was going well wide, but the shot hit Wesley Fofana's leg and diverted into the net, with the pace of the ball allowing the defender no time to adjust his feet.
The goal was a blow for Chelsea, with the Blues now needing two goals, but struggling to find one. Felix, Raheem Sterling and Marc Cucurella all came close, but Potter's side eventually found a deserved equaliser through Kai Havertz.
Cucrella and Myhailo Mudryk were linking up well down the left, and the latter used the run of Cucurella to dupe the defender and send a cross into the box. The ball fell to the feet of Havertz, and after bringing the ball down, the German drilled his shot into the bottom corner to make it 1-1.
The chances kept falling for Chelsea, but some poor finishing in front of goal saw a second goal evade the Blues as they were held to a 1-1 draw.
Here are the full-time match stats.
FIFA 23 predicts that Chelsea's search for a victory could continue, drawing 1-1 with Leeds in the simulation. The Blues performed well and were unlucky to concede, but they weren't clinical enough in front of goal, with a draw set to put more pressure on Potter's position.
What do you think the final score will be? Let us know in the comments!
kg-4991
0
What football we saw him with Brighton the stats are the same
stats means nothing my dear
binlmtuyz
0
With time he will play, his not that strong now, trust me
ok if you said so
Foairtuz
1
Six more hours for Potter to be sack💪💪💪we stand by our decision 💪💪
Foairtuz
1
Havert related to the coach ⚽⚽ Chelsea sacking you today 😭😭😭😭😭😭
felix32161
1
Chelsea we go
koolrisk1
0
My prefer line-up to face Leeds United
Sunclnpr
1
I want Chelsea to lose so that they sacked Potter enough is enough we don’t want him anymore
caobelmrsy
0
my first evelen
Laceimnpry
1
hello good afternoon all Chelsea fan we hope to day we are going to wine
jaudlnotyz
1
today team must win
wilbard10
0
Fofana is more deadly dan dat lazy harvazt,but d coach is blind to see dat,I pray he loses today xo dat he will be sacked
I don't evn care if Chelsea losetl today, I want Potter out
Marcel0147
0
Bench Kai and use fofana
Fofana is more deadly dan dat lazy harvazt,but d coach is blind to see dat,I pray he loses today xo dat he will be sacked
Tebacikosz
0
bench cucurera.and start chiwell
havert out aub in
houbmorsyz
2
the line up can never work ...even against norwich
dahbemnruz
0
today is the last day to potter coach if he looses this game
zeeadilny
2
I pray Chelsea lost so that potter will be sacked
juybcemprz
2
lol why’s a FIFA game hurting sm
Vetlnrsy
0
Potter is desperate I say 1-0 Chelsea wins with a goal from Sterling in , let's say 34 mins
kehabekmt
4
cucurella not a Chelsea material
Robzzug
2
Chelsea will win 2-0
potcekopuy
0
graher potter will be
3 consecutive messages and none of then was comprehensible
rupabenort
3
Enzo your Coach will be sake today sorry
rupabenort
0
potter will be sake today
rupabenort
0
graher potter will be
viwadeikpz
1
I noticed he is over eager to do things on his own
Really not cool Not matured at all That’s why the coach remove him in half time break on his first start
pomcikopru
0
The boy football is not matured at all Hardly pass the ball, he wants to dribble everyone on d pitch… don’t u observe that?
I noticed he is over eager to do things on his own
Coydnrtu
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If Chelsea loses today, Luis Enrique will become Chelsea coach. . I assure you Chelsea fans, nothing is gonna change. Chelsea is in a transition from Defensive Football to a full-fledged Frontline pressure football. Same situation We, United struggled under Ragnick and initial days of Ten Haag. . Be patient with Enrique or Potter. Chelsea will be a title contender by December end. The team needs time to adapt to the positional play. It's quite hard. Even now United are barely managing the positional play.
What football we saw him with Brighton the stats are the same
Coydnrtu
2
Emma Hayes our female coach can do better than Harry Potter
tahaenors
2
This should be it, if we're going to win💯💯
viwadeikpz
1
Bench Kai and use fofana
The boy football is not matured at all Hardly pass the ball, he wants to dribble everyone on d pitch… don’t u observe that?
tahaenors
0
This should be it
Towbcoru
1
I’m not sure we are losing this one, I believe we will pick up a win which will make Potter stay a little longer 😭💔
wilbard10
1
Bench Kai and use fofana
Sundex12
3
In other to sack potter let use these
nuwbdkmpr
2
why always Harvetz oooo
sacaclotuz
1
sacaclotuz
0
Potter should consider that back 4 if he wants a better defense today
ysquare2
0
Manchesterisblue
0
Chelsea will lose or draw but potter will be sack so its bad and good news for their fans 🤷♂️
binlmtuyz
0
drato Fofana juste comme and waist his talent for Chelsea.and I told him as my younger brother he said he likes Chelsea .tonder fire Chelsea
dratos not even reply me since last month because I told him to ask for loan. because you don't know what time you will play for Chelsea.
Cunaeilou
1
Kai Haverts need to start from the bench today, he had started almost all Chelsea games this season without no better results if, I’m not mistaken,
Chukwubuikem
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drato Fofana juste comme and waist his talent for Chelsea.and I told him as my younger brother he said he likes Chelsea .tonder fire Chelsea
And also the manager don’t have sense, on couching all those young talents
Chukwubuikem
0
drato Fofana juste comme and waist his talent for Chelsea.and I told him as my younger brother he said he likes Chelsea .tonder fire Chelsea
With time he will play, his not that strong now, trust me
binlmtuyz
1
drato Fofana juste comme and waist his talent for Chelsea.and I told him as my younger brother he said he likes Chelsea .tonder fire Chelsea
CouselAllan
2
I knew wat me as a Chelsea fan wish we lose this match so that potter gets sacked coz if we win we shall get false hope in him yet he will not help us surely…..Potter out
binlmtuyz
2
bench cucurera.and start chiwell
vawaceknry
1
I don’t no what will happen to weather win or lose I dey dere, this manager is very bad and sick 🤒
Cuueikrtyz
1
You said it all
wowbciry
2
the formation is good but remove Kai havert and out datro fofana
kg-4991
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If Chelsea loses today, Luis Enrique will become Chelsea coach. . I assure you Chelsea fans, nothing is gonna change. Chelsea is in a transition from Defensive Football to a full-fledged Frontline pressure football. Same situation We, United struggled under Ragnick and initial days of Ten Haag. . Be patient with Enrique or Potter. Chelsea will be a title contender by December end. The team needs time to adapt to the positional play. It's quite hard. Even now United are barely managing the positional play.