Sports Innovation previews the FA Cup match between Luton and Chelsea and offers team stats, betting tips and the latest odds.
Luton will be taking on Chelsea at Kenilworth Road in an FA Cup 5th-round tie on Wednesday evening.
The hosts are relatively average in the art of goal-scoring these days. They claimed a steady 13 goals in their previous 10 FA Cup matches for an average of 1.3 goals per game. They simultaneously allowed their opponents 11 goals, or an average of 1.1 goals a game. Furthermore, they fought their way to a clean sheet 6 times in this run.
In contrast, Chelsea are brimming with confidence in front of goal. They can show off very handsome numbers from their previous 10 FA Cup games. The visitors scored 2.2 times on average per match, for a total of 22 goals. They also let in 7 goals, leaving an average of 0.7 per match. They fought their way to 4 clean sheets.
Our tip
Stats and facts for Luton and Chelsea in FA Cup.
- Luton have not lost 10 of the last 11 matches
- Luton have won 7 of the last 9 matches
- Luton have scored in 10 of the last 12 matches
- In 5 of the last 7 home matches Luton played, both teams scored
- Luton have conceded in 7 of the last 9 home matches
- Chelsea have not lost 27 of the last 29 matches
- Chelsea have scored in 27 of the last 29 matches
- Chelsea have won 6 of the last 8 matches
Current form — Luton vs Chelsea
Luton have really been enjoying their football in their previous 3 matches, which started off with a 2-0 win against West Brom. They went on to beat Stoke by 1-2, before also getting the better of Derby in a 1-0 victory.
Chelsea look well suited to take on any opponent at the moment, as their last 3 matches saw them gaining 7 points. They ran out 0-1 and 2-0 winners against Crystal Palace and Lille, respectively. Their winning streak came to an end against Liverpool, who claimed a point in a 0-0 draw.
How do the bookies view it?
Betting on Chelsea will get you odds 1.40, meaning the bookies predict they are in with a very strong chance of beating Luton. You can get a price of 9.00, should you wish to add the home side to your accumulator, if that is your preferred betting strategy.
Luton vs Chelsea – Fixture History
The last time the two teams faced off against each other, Chelsea came away as 3-1 winners. It was a match played at Stamford Bridge back in January 2021 in the FA Cup.
Primary goal getter
Ahead of their latest FA Cup match, both Luton and Chelsea will be looking for their main strikers. Accordingly, we have listed some of the in-form players who are expected to be getting it on for each team this season.
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