Chelsea vs Sheffield Utd: result 2-0 and analysis
Premier LeagueRegular Season - 17Kick-off on December 16, 2023 at 03:00 PM (UTC)Stamford Bridge, London
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What was the result of Chelsea vs Sheffield Utd?
Chelsea won 2-0 on December 16, 2023.
Goalscorers
- 54′C. PalmerChelsea
- 61′N. JacksonChelsea
What is the recent form of both teams?
Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Chelsea have 6 wins, 3 draws and 6 defeats; Sheffield Utd have 2, 3 and 10.
The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 10, 2023 | Everton(away) | 0-2 | Premier League |
| Dec 6, 2023 | Manchester United(away) | 1-2 | Premier League |
| Dec 3, 2023 | Brighton(home) | 3-2 | Premier League |
| Nov 25, 2023 | Newcastle(away) | 1-4 | Premier League |
| Nov 12, 2023 | Manchester City(home) | 4-4 | Premier League |
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 9, 2023 | Brentford(home) | 1-0 | Premier League |
| Dec 6, 2023 | Liverpool(home) | 0-2 | Premier League |
| Dec 2, 2023 | Burnley(away) | 0-5 | Premier League |
| Nov 25, 2023 | Bournemouth(home) | 1-3 | Premier League |
| Nov 12, 2023 | Brighton(away) | 1-1 | Premier League |
What does the head-to-head say?
Across the last 5 meetings: 3 Chelsea win(s), 1 draw(s), 1 Sheffield Utd win(s).
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 21, 2021 | Chelsea 2-0 Sheffield Utd | FA Cup |
| Feb 7, 2021 | Sheffield Utd 1-2 Chelsea | Premier League |
| Nov 7, 2020 | Chelsea 4-1 Sheffield Utd | Premier League |
| Jul 11, 2020 | Sheffield Utd 3-0 Chelsea | Premier League |
| Aug 31, 2019 | Chelsea 2-2 Sheffield Utd | Premier League |
Last archived meeting: Chelsea vs Sheffield Utd on Mar 21, 2021
How many goals should we expect?
Chelsea score 1.6 and concede 1.5 goals per match over their last 15; Sheffield Utd score 0.7 and concede 2.5.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chelsea | 1.6 | 1.5 | 4 | 7/15 | 7/15 |
| Sheffield Utd | 0.7 | 2.5 | 2 | 8/15 | 10/15 |
Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.
Where do both teams sit in the table?
The current season has no played match yet: final standings of the 2025-26 season.
| # | Club | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | Chelsea | 38 | 14 | 10 | 14 | 58 | 52 | 52 |
How does Footlab compute this prediction?
The model combines both teams' Elo ratings (anchored by competition pool), their recent form weighted by opponent strength, home advantage and a Poisson matrix for scorelines. Its accuracy is measured continuously on the predictions actually published. Methodology and measured accuracy