Chelsea will be hoping the change of manager bounce factor can help them reach the FA Cup final, but it looks a safer bet to side with Leeds on current form.
While the Blues have lost seven of their last eight matches, leading to the dismissal of Liam Rosenior , the Whites are unbeaten in seven outings and playing with real spirit.
Punters can get 13/10 for the Yorkshire outfit to qualify from this tie, and that is our initial Chelsea vs Leeds prediction.
Betting Odds
Chelsea vs Leeds Betting Odds - FA Cup 2025/26
Result | Odds | Chance |
|---|---|---|
Chelsea | 8/11 | 58% |
Draw | 12/5 | 29% |
Leeds | 13/10 | 43% |
Odds correct at time of publication and subject to change.
Chelsea are 8/11 to win this match. Leeds can be backed at 13/10, and the draw is 12/5.
How to Watch
How to Watch Chelsea vs Leeds
Sunday's Wembley showdown kicks off at 15:00 BST and is broadcast live on TNT Sports 1 .
Head to Head
Chelsea vs Leeds Head to Head
The Blues have history on their side after coming out on top in all six previous FA Cup ties between these teams, including a famous 1970 final replay win at Old Trafford and a last-gasp 3-2 Stamford Bridge success a couple of years ago.
However, Leeds have had the edge in this season’s Premier League encounters, prevailing 3-1 at Elland Road in early December and coming from 2-0 down to draw 2-2 in London in February.
Form Guides
Chelsea Form Guide
Doubts about Rosenior ’s experience and readiness for a job of this size put him on the back foot from the outset, and he was sent packing after just 106 days in charge. The final straw was an abject 3-0 defeat at Brighton , a fifth successive Premier League loss without scoring that Rosenior himself described as “indefensible”.
A Champions League drubbing by PSG began the current slide, with a 7-0 thrashing of League One outfit Port Vale in this competition the only bright spot of late. First-team coach and former under-21s boss Calum McFarlane has been put in charge on an interim basis, just as he was when Enzo Maresca was axed at the turn of the year.
McFarlane then secured a last-ditch 1-1 draw at Manchester City in his opening game, but subsequently lost 2-1 at Fulham before Rosenior took over. Obviously, there is still plenty of talent in this Chelsea squad, but Tuesday’s lacklustre display at Brighton is hard to forgive or forget.
One player who is always up for a battle, though, is Pedro Neto , who hit a hat-trick at Hull in round four after earlier netting away to Charlton in this competition. Looking at the Chelsea vs Leeds odds, there is appeal in 3/1 for the Portugal international to hit the target again here.
Leeds Form Guide
After spending much of the season looking over their shoulders at the drop zone, Leeds have pulled nicely clear of relegation trouble thanks to excellent wins over Manchester United and Wolves and a gutsy 2-2 draw at high-flying Bournemouth .
Head coach Daniel Farke declared after Wednesday’s game: “We are in good shape. For us, it’s a very priceless point. Not just for the table, but also the manner.
“Today was a point of mentality, of fight, of belief, of dealing with setbacks. It leaves us in a really good position. It’s a perfect morale boost, not just for the cup game but the whole run-in.”
United’s battling qualities have also shone through in this competition, holding their nerve in penalty shoot-outs when visiting Birmingham and West Ham . Let’s take 10/1 for the Whites to prevail on penalties again to finish off our Chelsea vs Leeds betting tips.
Betting Tips
Chelsea vs Leeds Betting Tips
Leeds to win on penalties: 10/1
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