Miguel Solomons
Dailysports's expert
Chelsea
Morecambe
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This week in England, cup matches are taking place. On Saturday, January 11, Chelsea will host Morecambe at home, and I suggest looking at this game and one team's individual total.
Chelsea vs Morecambe: Match facts and head-to-head
- Chelsea have failed to win in their last four matches: two draws and two losses.
- Morecambe have lost two of their last three away games.
- Chelsea have conceded at least one goal in each of their last three matches.
- In 93% of their matches this season, Chelsea score more than 1.5 goals per game.
- Chelsea score in both halves in 43% of their matches this season.
- Morecambe have lost 42% of their games this season without scoring in response.
- Chelsea and Morecambe have only played one match in their history, with the Blues winning 4-0.
Chelsea vs Morecambe: Match preview
Chelsea had an excellent start to the season and, for a time, occupied second place in the league table. However, their recent performances have been inconsistent. In their last four matches, Chelsea have failed to win, with two draws and two losses. They have conceded in three consecutive games and dropped to fourth place in the Premier League. As for the FA Cup, the team reached the semifinals last season, where they narrowly lost to Manchester City 0-1, despite being close to securing a spot in the final. Chelsea last won the FA Cup in 2018.
Morecambe began their FA Cup campaign from the very first round. They defeated their first opponent 2-0 and narrowly overcame Bradford 1-0 in the next round. Now, they face a tough challenge with an away game against Chelsea. Last season, Morecambe also reached the third round of the tournament, where they lost to Swansea 0-2. The team plays in League Two, the fourth tier of English football. Currently, they sit in second-to-last place and risk relegation to an even lower division. After 24 rounds, they have collected 20 points, leaving a four-point gap to safety. In their last five matches, Morecambe have suffered three losses and secured two wins.
Probable lineups
- Chelsea: Jorgensen; James, Acheampong, Adarabioyo, Chilwell; Veiga, Chukwuemeka; Madueke, Nkunku, Felix; Guiu.
- Morecambe: Burgeoyne; Hendry, Williams, Stott, Lewis; Jones, White; Tollitt, Songo'o, Edwards; Siu.
Prediction
There is a clear favorite in this game. Chelsea might be struggling to secure consistent results in the Premier League, but they are up against a League Two underdog. My bet is on Chelsea's individual total over 3.5 goals at odds of 1.53.
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