Chelsea vs Leeds United prediction, odds and preview

Chelsea will host Leeds United at Stamford Bridge in the FA Cup fifth round following their EFL Cup final loss to Liverpool.

The hosts failed in their sixth successive Cup final on Sunday to the Merseyside Reds at Wembley, yet will be eager to bounce back and focus on what is left to compete for in the season.

Meanwhile, Leeds United dispatched Leicester City in a 3-1 victory last Friday in the Championship.

Chelsea have the advantage in the head-to-head record with three wins and a draw in their last five matches against the visitors, losing only once in the period.

Also, the Blues beat Aston Villa with a 3-1 aggregate score while Leeds United sealed a spot in this round with a 5-2 win over Plymouth.

Raheem Sterling and Cole Palmer are expected to feature from the start for the hosts on Wednesday night.

Meanwhile, Junior Firpo and Ethan Ampadu will be the key players to keep close tabs on in this game for Leeds United.

The match starts at 7:30 pm.