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Chelsea FC vs Luton Town FC, Premier League 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON

Premier League · 2023-24
Fri 25 Aug 2023 · 19:00 UTC Stamford Bridge 39,893 HT 45' · FT 45'
Raheem Sterling 17' 1–0
Raheem Sterling 68' 2–0
Nicolas Jackson 75' 3–0

Overview

Match Preview

Chelsea FC vs Luton Town FCPremier League at Stamford Bridge.

Match Details

  • Referee Robert Jones
  • Assistant 1 Stuart Burt
  • Assistant 2 Wade Smith

Head-to-Head

3
Chelsea FC 3 games · Avg 4.0 goals Luton Town FC

Recent Form

DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
25 Aug Luton Town FC H 3–0 W
20 Aug West Ham United FC A 1–3 L
13 Aug Liverpool FC H 1–1 D
28 May Newcastle United FC H 1–1 D
25 May Manchester United FC A 1–4 L
21 May Manchester City FC A 0–1 L
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
25 Aug Chelsea FC A 0–3 L
12 Aug Brighton & Hove Albion FC A 1–4 L
27 May Coventry City FC A 7–6 W
16 May Sunderland AFC H 2–0 W
13 May Sunderland AFC A 1–2 L
08 May Hull City AFC H 0–0 D

Key Stats

67% Both Teams to Score
H2H (3 games)
100% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Welcome to Stamford Bridge that hosts another battle between Chelsea FC and Luton Town FC.
  • 5' The travelling Luton Town FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
  • 10' Chelsea FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 10.
  • 15' Ryan John Giles has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
  • 17' Goal! Raheem Sterling scores his 113 goal in 436 matches.
  • 22' Chelsea FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Luton Town FC backline.
  • 27' Tom Lockyer was booked on 27.
  • 30' Luton Town FC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 30.
  • 35' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Chelsea FC and Luton Town FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
  • 40' Both keepers have barely been tested. Chelsea FC and Luton Town FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
  • 45' Luton Town FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
  • 50' Jacob Brown is a natural forward and has been asked to do a very specific job for Luton Town FC tonight.
  • 55' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 60' A quiet spell here at Stamford Bridge. Luton Town FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
  • 65' The home supporters are growing impatient. Chelsea FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
  • 68' A stunning finish from Raheem Sterling — that came from absolutely nowhere!
  • 70' The Luton Town FC bench stirs into life. Issa Kabore is withdrawn and Alfie Doughty gets his opportunity.
  • 73' A meaty challenge results in booking for Enzo Fernandez on 73.
  • 75' What composure from Nicolas Jackson! The Senegal international strokes it home. 3-0.
  • 77' Pelly-Ruddock Mpanzu has so much to prove this time. He replaces Ross Barkley on 77 minute.
  • 78' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Jacob Brown.
  • 83' The crowd applauds Nicolas Jackson as he leaves the pitch. Chimuanya Ugochukwu steps in for Chelsea FC.
  • 86' Another substitution for Chelsea FC to replace Ben Chilwell by Ian Maatsen on 86 minute.
  • 90' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Ian Maatsen.
  • 90' It is a substitution in Chelsea FC team. Raheem Sterling is replaced by Mason Burstow on 90 minute.
  • Chelsea FC celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.

Lineups

H2H

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
2.15 Chelsea FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.06 Luton Town FC xG
I would bet for: Over 2.5 goals 61% + Chelsea FC to win 59%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Chelsea FC59% Draw22% Luton Town FC19%
Actual: Chelsea FC win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes58% 0% No42%
Avg goals/match: 3.21
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 94%
6%
± 1.5 83%
17%
± 2.5 61%
39%
± 3.5 40%
60%
± 4.5 22%
78%

Double Chance

Chelsea FC or Draw
81%
Draw or Luton Town FC
41%
Chelsea FC or Luton Town FC
78%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Chelsea FC44% Draw41% Luton Town FC15%
Actual: Chelsea FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
10%
2 – 1
9.5%
2 – 0
9.3%
1 – 0
8.2%
3 – 1
6.8%
3 – 0
Actual
0 – 0
5.6%
2 – 2
5%
1 – 2
4.7%
4 – 1
3.7%
3 – 2
3.7%
0 – 1
3.6%

Asian Handicap — Chelsea FC

Handicap Chelsea FC covers Push Luton Town FC covers
-2.5 20% 80%
-2 20% 19% 61%
-1.5 39% 61%
-1 39% 22% 39%
-0.5 61% 39%
+0.5 83% 17%
+1 83% 11% 6%
+1.5 94% 6%
+2 94% 5% 2%
+2.5 98% 2%

Clean Sheet

Chelsea FC keeps clean sheet
35%
Luton Town FC keeps clean sheet
13%

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.