Chelsea vs Sheffield Utd: result 2-2 and analysis
Premier LeagueRegular Season - 4Kick-off on August 31, 2019 at 02:00 PM (UTC)Stamford Bridge, London
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What was the result of Chelsea vs Sheffield Utd?
Chelsea and Sheffield Utd drew 2-2 on August 31, 2019.
Goalscorers
- 19′T. AbrahamChelsea
- 43′T. AbrahamChelsea
- 46′C. RobinsonSheffield Utd
- 89′K. ZoumaSheffield Utd (o.g.)
Official lineup for Chelsea vs Sheffield Utd
The starting elevens fielded at kick-off.
Chelsea
4-3-3- 9T. Abraham
- 22C. Pulišić
- 19M. Mount
- 5Jorginho
- 17M. Kovačić
- 8R. Barkley
- 29F. Tomori
- 33Emerson
- 15K. Zouma
- 28César Azpilicueta
- 1Kepa
Sheffield Utd
3-5-2- 9O. McBurnie
- 11C. Robinson
- 7J. Lundstram
- 8L. Freeman
- 16O. Norwood
- 5J. O'Connell
- 12J. Egan
- 2G. Baldock
- 3E. Stevens
- 6C. Basham
- 1D. Henderson
What is the recent form of both teams?
Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Chelsea have 6 wins, 7 draws and 2 defeats; Sheffield Utd have 9, 4 and 2.
The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 24, 2019 | Norwich(away) | 3-2 | Premier League |
| Aug 18, 2019 | Leicester(home) | 1-1 | Premier League |
| Aug 14, 2019 | Liverpool(away) | 3-3 | UEFA Super Cup |
| Aug 11, 2019 | Manchester United(away) | 0-4 | Premier League |
| May 29, 2019 | Arsenal(home) | 4-1 | UEFA Europa League |
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 27, 2019 | Blackburn(home) | 2-1 | League Cup |
| Aug 24, 2019 | Leicester(home) | 1-2 | Premier League |
| Aug 18, 2019 | Crystal Palace(home) | 1-0 | Premier League |
| Aug 10, 2019 | Bournemouth(away) | 1-1 | Premier League |
| May 5, 2019 | Stoke City(away) | 2-2 | Championship |
How many goals should we expect?
Chelsea score 1.8 and concede 1.5 goals per match over their last 15; Sheffield Utd score 1.6 and concede 0.7.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chelsea | 1.8 | 1.5 | 4 | 9/15 | 8/15 |
| Sheffield Utd | 1.6 | 0.7 | 8 | 7/15 | 5/15 |
Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.
Where do both teams sit in the table?
| # | Club | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | Chelsea | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 17 | 13 | 13 |
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