The home fans are expecting three points in this fixture, as the home advantage should be put to good use versus a struggling visitor. Chelsea are in the 7th position while the guesting Sheffield United worry at 19th.
The hosts Chelsea saw competitive action as recent as three days ago, playing in the Champions League. Thankfully the previous game, versus Rennes, was also a home game here at Stamford Bridge. The away team is better rested.
Chelsea form and stats
Overall Premier League stats at home this season for Chelsea are 1-1-1 (wins-draw-losses).
Nothing to worry about in defence for Chelsea, as their goalkeeper Edouard Mendy has completely shut out the opponents for 180 minutes in the Premier League.
The Chelsea supporters enjoyed the previous match, watching their team host Rennes in Champions League and win 3-0. A strong away win before that one, visiting Burnley and winning 3-0.
With an average of more than two goals per home game in the league (7 in 3 games), Chelsea's attacking play is working. With more than 1,5 conceded goals on average, the Chelsea defense is not exactly impregnable. 5 goals conceded from 3 games. You can find more goal stats on the Statistics tab above.
Sheffield United form and stats
It's not happening yet for Sheffield United on their Premier League travels, with zero points from their first 3 away games. Maybe today will be different? The pressure to perform on the road is increasing on C. Wilder, the Sheffield manager, as the last three away games were defeats.
Home advantage was not enough for Sheffield in their previous game, as they lost their Premier League-match, hosting Manchester City, 0-1. Preceding that game, the 1-2 loss visiting Liverpool's place.
Sheffield United goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale had a great day against Manchester City, but despite making seven saves the loss could not be avoided.
The attacking power of Sheffield when travelling is not overwhelming with 2 goals scored from 3 league matches away. Defensive performances away have varied in quality as Sheffield have conceded 5 goals on the road. For more goal statistics, check out the Statistics tab above.
Head 2 Head
Head-to-head totals (for the last four meetings): Chelsea won two games, one match ended with a draw and Sheffield United has one win. Over 2,5 goals / under 2,5 goals: three / oneTop Goalscorers
  K. Zouma 3 goals |  J. Frello Filho 3 goals |  T. Werner 3 goals |
Chelsea missing players
Sheffield United missing players
| Chelsea | Sheffield United | ||||||
| Total | Home | vs | Statistics | Stat | vs | Away | Total |
| 7 | 3 | 0 | Played | P | 2 | 3 | 7 |
| 3 | 1 | 0 | Won | W | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 | 1 | 0 | Drew | D | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1 | 1 | 0 | Lost | L | 2 | 3 | 6 |
| 16 | 7 | 0 | Scored | S | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 9 | 5 | 0 | Conceded | C | 3 | 5 | 10 |
| 86% | 100% | 0% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| 86% | 100% | 0% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 50% | 67% | 57% |
| 71% | 67% | 0% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 50% | 67% | 29% |
| 57% | 67% | 0% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| 29% | 33% | 0% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| 43% | 33% | 0% | BTTS | BTTS | 50% | 67% | 43% |
| 43% | 33% | 0% | Clean Sheets | C S | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| 29% | 33% | 0% | Failed to Score | F T | 50% | 33% | 57% |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1 | 1 | 0 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 1 | 1.7 | 1.3 |
| 1 | 1 | 0 | Red cards | R C | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 86 | 33 | 0 | Total Shots | T S | 11 | 24 | 58 |
| 40 | 14 | 0 | Shots on Target | S O | 3 | 6 | 16 |
| 40% | 50% | 0% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 33% | 33% | 19% |
- All of Chelsea's home-matches have had more than 1,5 goals.
- Chelsea have scored more than double the goals of Sheffield United.
- Sheffield United has the fewest clean sheets (0) in Premier League
- Sheffield United has the fewest points (0) away in Premier League
- Sheffield United has the fewest scored goals (2) away in Premier League
- Sheffield United has the most matches under the total-line (5) in Premier League
- Sheffield United have conceded at least twice as many goals as they have scored.
- Sheffield United have failed to keep a clean sheet in all their matches.
- Sheffield United have lost all their away matches so far.
- Sheffield United haven’t played a single 0-0 game.
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | +/- | P |
| 1 | Liverpool | 7 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 17 | 15 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 9 | 2 | 16 |
| 2 | Leicester City | 7 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 17 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 3 | 8 | 15 |
| 3 | Tottenham Hotspur | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 18 | 9 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 3 | 9 | 14 |
| 4 | Everton | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 15 | 11 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 11 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 13 |
| 5 | Southampton | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 14 | 12 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 7 | 2 | 13 |
| 6 | Wolverhampton Wanderers | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 8 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 13 |
| 7 | Chelsea | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 16 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 9 | 4 | 7 | 12 |
| 8 | Aston Villa | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 15 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 11 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 6 | 12 |
| 9 | Arsenal | 7 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 9 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 12 |
| 10 | Manchester City | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 9 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 11 |
| 11 | Newcastle United | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 10 | 11 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 2 | -1 | 11 |
| 12 | Leeds United | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 13 | 13 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 9 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 10 |
| 13 | Crystal Palace | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 8 | 11 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 8 | -3 | 10 |
| 14 | West Ham United | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 13 | 10 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 8 | 7 | 3 | 8 |
| 15 | Manchester United | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 9 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 10 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 3 | -4 | 7 |
| 16 | Brighton & Hove Albion | 7 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 11 | 14 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 7 | -3 | 5 |
| 17 | Fulham | 7 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 7 | 14 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 6 | -7 | 4 |
| 18 | West Bromwich Albion | 7 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 16 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 10 | -10 | 3 |
| 19 | Sheffield United | 7 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 3 | 10 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 5 | -7 | 1 |
| 20 | Burnley | 6 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 12 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 7 | -9 | 1 |
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