Chelsea vs Leeds United Prediction 10.02.2026 | Premier League

Chelsea approach this crucial midweek fixture amid a fascinating period of transformation under Liam Rosenior, whose tactical imprint is already beginning to bear fruit at Stamford Bridge and has reignited belief among the club’s loyal supporters that brighter days lie ahead.

The Blues have firmly established themselves as genuine contenders in the league race, sitting just a single point behind fifth-placed Manchester United and arriving on the back of a confidence-boosting run of four consecutive league victories. Their latest success came in an impressive 3-1 triumph away at Wolves, further underlining the momentum building under the new regime.

Despite boasting the fourth-best defensive record in the division with only 28 goals conceded across 25 matches, Chelsea have yet to fully convince at the back since Rosenior’s appointment. The new head coach has overseen just two clean sheets in his nine matches in charge — an area that will be high on his list for improvement as the season progresses.

The London outfit will, however, have to cope with several absences as they chase a fifth straight league win under Rosenior’s leadership. Levi Colwill, Romeo Lavia, and winger Jamie Gittens all remain sidelined as they continue their recovery from injury setbacks.

Meanwhile, Leeds United head to Stamford Bridge buoyed by a renewed sense of optimism after a morale-boosting 3-1 demolition of Nottingham Forest, a result that has provided vital breathing space in what remains a tense battle for survival.

The Yorkshire side currently sit 16th in the Premier League standings with 29 points on the board, and while their precarious position still raises concern, there are clear signs of progress. Leeds have become a far tougher proposition on their travels of late, sharing the spoils in four of their last five away fixtures — most notably holding reigning champions Liverpool to a hard-fought goalless draw at Anfield.

The Whites have shown they possess the giant-killing pedigree required to disrupt the established order, and with just three points separating them from the drop zone, motivation to derail Chelsea’s top-four push could hardly be higher, even if they are well aware of the scale of the challenge ahead.

Encouragingly for Daniel Farke, the prospect of securing a historic league double over the Blues — following December’s emphatic 3-1 victory at Elland Road — remains alive, with the Leeds boss able to call upon a fully fit squad. The return of Welsh winger Daniel James only adds further belief as they prepare for another daunting test.