Probable Lineups

4-2-3-1
Chelsea
4-5-1
Stoke
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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparision

(72) 53 Goals 24 (33)
(50) 40 Assists 14 (20)
(6.7) 7 Average Ratings 6.8 (6.6)
27.2 Average Age 26.8
181.6 Average Height (cm) 188.5
(1.2) 1.4 Shots pg 1 (0.8)
(51%) 48% Aerial Duel Success 61% (59%)
(0.6) 0.6 Dribbles pg 0.3 (0.3)
(1.3) 1.2 Tackles pg 1.5 (1.7)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Premier League.

Missing Players

Player Reason Status Rating
Oscar Doubtful 7.01
Marko Marin Doubtful 6.46
Daniel Sturridge Doubtful 6.38
Player Reason Status Rating
Mamady Sidibe Out N/A
Jamie Ness Out N/A
Andy Wilkinson Out 6.51

Team News

Chelsea
  • Golden boy Oscar stole the headlines in midweek for a brace against Juventus but picked up a knock and could be a doubt for Saturday's game.
  • Daniel Sturridge, along with long term absentee Marko Marin, missed the Champions league encounter through injury and is also a doubt for the Stoke game.
  • Mata could return to replace Oscar, allowing Hazard to move back into the middle, while Azpilicueta and Moses await home debuts for the club and could be in line to feature if Di Matteo decides to rest some players.
Stoke
  • Matthew Etherington is back fit and will vie for a place on the left wing, meaning Michael Kightly could move to the right. However, against tough opposition Stoke often play five in midfield, with Walters deployed as the right winger.
  • Geoff Cameron was dropped to the bench last time out, with N'Zonzi and Adam both starting. The American's best bet may be to replace Glenn Whelan, but after an impressive point last time out Pulis is unlikely to make unforced changes.
  • The manager will, however, be forced into one, with right-back Andy Wilkinson suspended for three games after being charged with violent conduct by The FA. Ryan Shotton could take his place, or Cameron could drop back into the defence.

Prediction

  • Chelsea have kept clean sheets in 5 of their last 6 matches against Stoke, including each of the last 4 encounters between the sides at Stamford Bridge, so they will be confident despite dropping a lead over Juventus in midweek.
  • Stoke have only scored 4 goals in 4 games so far, while Chelsea have only conceded twice and everything points to a narrow home win this weekend, with Stoke only conceding 4 themselves, drawing all of their matches thus far.
  • Expect the visitors to flood the midfield and try and prevent any freedom to the likes of Hazard and Mata. Eventually Chelsea should break their resolve, but this game could be in the balance for long periods.
Prediction:
Chelsea
1
0
Stoke
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Latest Comments

 
  • freeman

    Ivan Like a Striker

    34 weeks ago
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  • spuds

    At least 1-0. I think Chelsea could even score 4 or 5

    34 weeks ago
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  • footballgod

    only Ivanovic will be worth the value out of these guys.

    34 weeks ago
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  • may7even

    i hope ivanovic, hazard and torres all play very well this saturday. i've got them in my fantasy team

    35 weeks ago
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Head to Head Stats

R Team W D L Pts Form
3 Chelsea 22 9 7 75 dwwdww
13 Stoke 9 15 14 42 lwwdld

Top Players

Chelsea
Stoke
E. Hazard 7.3
J. Mata 7.24
D. Luiz 7.16
P. Crouch 7.09
R. Huth 6.94
G. Whelan 6.86
F. Lampard 15
J. Mata 12
E. Hazard 9
J. Walters 8
P. Crouch 7
C. Adam 3
J. Mata 12
E. Hazard 11
F. Torres 6
P. Crouch 4
G. Whelan 4
C. Jerome 3

Match Forecast

Stoke will be shown a high number of cards  
Chelsea will score from a direct freekick  
Chelsea will dominate possession  
* Match forecast is generated from clashes in team characters.

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