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Chelsea FC vs Norwich City FC, Premier League 2021-22 REGULAR SEASON

Premier League · 2021-22
Sat 23 Oct 2021 · 11:30 UTC Stamford Bridge HT 45' · FT 45'

Overview

Match Preview

Chelsea FC vs Norwich City FCPremier League at Stamford Bridge.

Match Details

  • Referee Andy Madley
  • Referee
  • Referee Stuart Burt
  • Referee Eddie Smart
  • Referee Andre Marriner
  • Referee Michael Oliver

Recent Form

DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
23 Oct Norwich City FC H 7–0 W
20 Oct Malmo FF H 4–0 W
16 Oct Brentford FC A 1–0 W
02 Oct Southampton FC H 3–1 W
29 Sep Juventus FC A 0–1 L
25 Sep Manchester City FC H 0–1 L
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
23 Oct Chelsea FC A 0–7 L
16 Oct Brighton & Hove Albion FC H 0–0 D
02 Oct Burnley FC A 0–0 D
25 Sep Everton FC A 0–2 L
18 Sep Watford FC H 1–3 L
11 Sep Arsenal FC A 0–1 L

Key Stats

50% Both Teams to Score
H2H (4 games)
75% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Packed stands, loud atmosphere — Chelsea FC and Norwich City FC get this one started.
  • 5' It looks like no one’s ball. Chelsea FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 8' Mason Mount is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
  • 13' Chelsea FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
  • 18' Magnificent from Callum Hudson-Odoi! That is 28 goals in 409 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
  • 23' Kosovo international Milot Rashica has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
  • 28' The travelling Norwich City FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
  • 33' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 38' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Thiago Silva suffering a number of foals already.
  • 42' Reece James doubles the advantage! 3-0 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
  • 45' Controversy at the stadium! Pierre Lees Melou argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
  • 46' Another change for Norwich City FC made on 46 minute. Dimitris Giannoulis leaves to be changed by Brandon Williams.
  • 51' Antonio Rudiger is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Chelsea FC tonight.
  • 55' Ben Gibson has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 55.
  • 57' What a moment for Ben Chilwell! That strike on 57 puts his side firmly in control.
  • 62' What composure from Max Aarons! The England international strokes it home. 5-0.
  • 63' Max Aarons doubles the advantage! 6-0 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
  • 64' Ruben Loftus-Cheek has so much to prove this time. He replaces Jorginho on 64 minute.
  • 65' Poor challenge from Ben Gibson. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Red card.
  • 69' Josh Sargent makes way for Andrew Omobamidele at the 69 minute mark. A tactical switch from Norwich City FC.
  • 70' The Chelsea FC bench stirs into life. Callum Hudson-Odoi is withdrawn and Hakim Ziyech gets his opportunity.
  • 75' Both keepers have barely been tested. Chelsea FC and Norwich City FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
  • 80' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Daniel Farke will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 83' The referee calls foul for Mathias Normann. He receives a Yellow card.
  • 85' What composure from Mason Mount! The England international strokes it home. 7-0.
  • 90' Mateo Kovacic, a Croatia , has 2 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
  • Both sets of fans can go home satisfied — a 7-0 draw is a fair result on the day.

Lineups

H2H

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
2.54 Chelsea FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.72 Norwich City FC xG
I would bet for: Chelsea FC to win 72% + Over 2.5 goals 62%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Chelsea FC72% Draw18% Norwich City FC10%
Actual: Chelsea FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes47% 0% No53%
Avg goals/match: 3.26
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 95%
5%
± 1.5 83%
17%
± 2.5 62%
38%
± 3.5 40%
60%
± 4.5 23%
77%

Double Chance

Chelsea FC or Draw
90%
Draw or Norwich City FC
28%
Chelsea FC or Norwich City FC
82%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Chelsea FC55% Draw36% Norwich City FC9%
Actual: Chelsea FC win at HT

Correct Score

✗ 7–0 not predicted
7 – 0
Actual
2 – 0
12.4%
3 – 0
10.1%
1 – 0
9.6%
2 – 1
8.6%
1 – 1
7.7%
3 – 1
7.3%
4 – 0
6.4%
0 – 0
5.2%
4 – 1
4.7%
5 – 0
3.3%
2 – 2
3.1%
3 – 2
2.7%

Asian Handicap — Chelsea FC

Handicap Chelsea FC covers Push Norwich City FC covers
-2.5 32% 68%
-2 32% 22% 46%
-1.5 54% 46%
-1 54% 21% 25%
-0.5 75% 25%
+0.5 92% 8%
+1 92% 6% 2%
+1.5 98% 2%
+2 98% 2% 0%
+2.5 100% 0%

Clean Sheet

Chelsea FC keeps clean sheet
49%
Norwich City FC keeps clean sheet
9%

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