FA Cup: Chelsea vs Preston – Prediction, Stats & Odds

Find expert insights on the FA Cup match between Chelsea and Preston, including a prediction, team stats, betting tips, and the latest odds.

Will Preston spring a surprise on Saturday as they vie for a spot in the fourth round, with Stamford Bridge as the stage for an FA Cup clash against favorites Chelsea? Expect the gloves to come off in this thrilling matchup.

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Chelsea Form

Chelsea look back on their last three matches with six points to show for their efforts. Against Wolverhampton, they were left empty-handed in a 2-1 defeat, but they avenged themselves by beating Crystal Palace in a 2-1 win. They followed that up with a 2-3 win against Luton in their most recent outing. It has been a bit hit-and-miss for Chelsea but at least mostly hit, as they put four wins on the board in their previous six FA Cup matches. They didn’t draw any matches, but lost twice.

Preston Form

Preston have only one win in their last three matches, as they did beat Leeds by 2-1. Disappointment followed, going down 0-1 against Sheffield Wednesday, and 2-0 against Sunderland. Preston claimed two wins against zero draws and four defeats in their last six away matches in the FA Cup.

Chelsea vs Preston Stats

Here are some facts that might be useful for placing bets on the upcoming game between Chelsea and Preston. The facts are based on statistics from the last couple of matches that these teams played across all tournaments.

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Full-time result

Chelsea are without defeat in six home matches on the spin. The Blues won five of the previous 10 home matches across all tournaments, drawing three and losing two as well. Preston won two from a possible 10 away from home, as they also drew two and lost six in this run.

Both teams to score

Both teams have scored in the last four Chelsea games Chelsea managed the first goal of the game in only four of their 10 previous games played. Meanwhile, Preston were first on target in four of their last 10 outings.

Total goals

In their last ten matches, Chelsea had seven games with more than 2.5 goals, and they scored an average of 1.8 goals in those matches. Out of Preston’s previous ten matches, six had over 2.5 goals, and Preston scored an average of 0.8 goals in those matches. Preston allowed a goal in their last six matches.

Match predictions: Chelsea vs Preston

To sum up, the upcoming match between Chelsea and Preston seems to be a good betting opportunity.

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