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Chelsea - Preston
England FA Cup - Stamford Bridge
Prediction 1
Chelsea/Chelsea
3/5 (1.60)
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Prediction 2
BTTS
21/20 (2.05)
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* Betting odds were correct at the time of publication but are subject to change
Chelsea will host Championship side Preston in the 3rd round of FA Cup on Saturday, 6 January.
Will the Blues continue their solid form they've shown in recent games or will Preston cause a big upset in this game? Read our Chelsea vs Preston prediction to learn more about it, but don't forget to check out more of our FA Cup predictions.
Chelsea vs Preston prediction – Betting tips & odds
Hot Tip – Chelsea to win and lead at half time
- Chelsea have done well recently, winning four of their last five games (including a win over Newcastle in EFL after penalties).
- Preston have lost four of their last five matches.
Furthermore, while these teams have last met in 2010, Chelsea did beat Preston in their last two duels after leading at half time in both, so that's one of our top Chelsea vs Preston betting tips.
Latest odds
Last Five - Chelsea
11/05/25
England Premier League EPL
Newcastle
Chelsea
2
0
L
08/05/25
UEFA Conference League CON
Djurgarden
Chelsea
0
1
W
04/05/25
England Premier League EPL
Liverpool
Chelsea
1
3
W
01/05/25
UEFA Conference League CON
Djurgarden
Chelsea
1
4
W
26/04/25
England Premier League EPL
Everton
Chelsea
0
1
W
Last Five - Preston
03/05/25
England Championship CHA
Bristol City
Preston
2
2
D
26/04/25
England Championship CHA
Plymouth
Preston
2
1
L
21/04/25
England Championship CHA
Hull
Preston
2
1
L
18/04/25
England Championship CHA
QPR
Preston
2
1
L
12/04/25
England Championship CHA
Leeds
Preston
2
1
L
Win probability
- HOME: 1/5 (1.20) – 83.30%
- DRAW: 7/1 (8.00) – 12.50%
- AWAY: 18/1 (19.00) – 5.30%
We can clearly see from these Chelsea vs Preston odds that the Blues are the expected winners in this game, but there are other markets and football betting tips to explore here. For example, over 2.5 total goals comes at 4/9 (1.44) odds, which is the same as a 69.20% probability. You can also back Raheem Sterling to score at any time at 5/4 (2.25) odds and 44.40% probability.
Chelsea vs Preston prediction – Other tips
Correct score: 2-1
- 2-1 was the final score in two of the last four Chelsea matches in all competitions.
- Preston have conceded exactly two goals twice in their previous four games.
Both teams to score – yes
- Chelsea's defence this season has struggled as the team only kept a clean sheet in 20% of their PL matches.
- Both teams have scored in 60% of Chelsea's and 62% of Preston's games in their respective leagues.
Chelsea vs Preston team news
Chelsea
Things have been looking a bit brighter for the Blues lately with Chelsea winning four of their last five games, including a win on penalties over Newcastle in the EFL Cup, which put Chelsea into the semi-finals of the competition. Meanwhile, Chelsea's odds to lift the FA Cup are certainly not as great as they are for the EFL Cup, but the team does have a relatively easy job in this round.
The Blues have a long injury list, which includes Reece James, Ben Chilwell, Marc Cucurella, Trevoh Chalobah, Wesley Fofana, Robert Sanchez, Romeo Lavia, Carney Chukwuemeka, and Lesley Ugochukwu. On top of that, Nicolas Jackson is away on international duty.
Predicted Lineup – Petrovic – Gusto, Silva, Gilchrist, Colwill – Fernandez, Gallagher – Madueke, Sterling, Nkunku – Broja
Preston
With four losses in their last five games in Championship, Preston's form at the moment clearly leaves a lot to be desired. That being said, Preston are still just five points behind the playoff zone, so while their chances of actually beating Chelsea in their upcoming FA Cup duel aren't high, they shouldn't be underestimated either.
Meanwhile, Robbie Brady is the only injured player at Preston at the moment.
Predicted Lineup – Woodman – Storey, Lindsay, Hughes – Potts, McCann, Ledson, Browne, Millar – Keane, Evans
Confirmed Chelsea vs Preston lineups will appear here around 60 minutes before kick-off.
Chelsea
Preston
Player to watch: Raheem Sterling
With 5 goals and 3 assists in Premier League this season, Raheem Sterling has been one of the team's top contributors on offence and he will have an even bigger role in this match with the team's top scorer Nicolas Jackson away on international duty.
