Legia Warszawa vs Chelsea Prediction Adam Hakanson Pro Tipster

Legia Warszawa: Current Form, Lineup & Prediction

Legia Warszawa have had a fairly consistent campaign so far, currently sitting in 3rd place in the Ekstraklasa table with 53 points from 28 games played. Their recent form has been solid, with 4 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss in their last 6 league matches.

Key players and injuries

• Unavailable players: Bartosz Slisz (knee injury), Mateusz Wieteska (suspended)
• In-form contributors: Tomas Pekhart (9 goals, 3 assists), Rafael Lopes (6 goals, 5 assists), Kacper Tobiasz (7 clean sheets)

Position in the standings

Legia Warszawa currently occupy 3rd place in the Ekstraklasa table with 53 points, 8 points behind leaders Lech Poznan. They have solidified their top 3 position in recent weeks with some consistent performances.

Strengths and weaknesses

Legia's main strength lies in their attacking prowess, with the likes of Pekhart and Lopes leading the charge. However, their defense has been somewhat leaky at times, conceding goals regularly. Maintaining a balance will be key for them.

Prediction for Legia Warszawa

Prediction for Legia Warszawa is that they will go into this game full of confidence, aiming to take all 3 points and keep the pressure on the top 2 teams. Their home form has been solid, and they will rely on attacking flair to try and break down Chelsea's defense.

Chelsea: Form, Lineup & Prediction

Chelsea have been in fine form lately, winning 5 of their last 6 Premier League games to solidify their position in the top 4. They are unbeaten in their last 10 matches across all competitions, showcasing their recent consistency.

Key players and injuries

• Unavailable players: N'Golo Kante (hamstring), Ben Chilwell (knee)
• In-form contributors: Kai Havertz (10 goals, 5 assists), Raheem Sterling (9 goals, 4 assists), Kepa Arrizabalaga (10 clean sheets)

Position in the standings

Chelsea currently sit in 3rd place in the Premier League table with 60 points from 30 games played. They are firmly in the race for a Champions League spot and have hit their stride at the right time.

Strengths and weaknesses

Chelsea's main strength is their solid defensive organization and the form of their attackers like Havertz and Sterling. However, they can be susceptible to counter-attacks at times, which Legia may look to exploit.

Prediction for Chelsea

Prediction for Chelsea is that they will approach this game with confidence, aiming to take control early on and put Legia under pressure. Their recent form and quality should give them the edge, but they cannot afford any complacency.

Head-to-head statistics (Recent Meetings)

• Chelsea 3-1 Legia Warszawa (20/10/2021)
• Legia Warszawa 0-5 Chelsea (14/09/2021)
• Chelsea have won the last 5 meetings against Legia
• Key player duel: Raheem Sterling vs Rafael Lopes

Betting Odds & Coefficients

• 1X2 market: Chelsea (1.50), Draw (4.20), Legia Warszawa (6.50)
• Over/Under 2.5 goals: Over (1.70), Under (2.10)
• BTTS: Yes (1.80), No (1.90)
• Correct score favorites: 2-1 (8.00), 1-0 (7.50), 2-0 (7.00)