Swansea Vs Chelsea
England Premier League.
Date: Sunday, 11th September, 2016
Kick-off: 22:00 GMT+7
Venue: Liberty Stadium
Swansea started the season with a 1-0 win over Burnley but then lost their last two games to Hull and Leicester, conceding four goals in two matches. Having lost their skipper, Ashley Williams, to Everton in the transfer window the Swans may struggle to keep Chelsea at bay.
Antonio Conte has been a revelation so far at Stamford Bridge. Chelsea looks exciting and refreshed compared to their awful title defence last season. The Blue's are in good form and are strong favourites going into their Sunday afternoon game at the Liberty, having won six of out of their last six games.
Borja Baston. Swansea broke their record transfer fee to bring their new forward to the club from Spanish giants Atletico Madrid. The striker scored 18 goals whilst he was on loan to Eibar last season but suffered a thigh injury soon after he signed for the Swans.
There will be a lot of pressure for the Spaniard to deliver this season, with his first game expected to be in this weekend's clash with Chelsea.
Except for their 1-0 victory over Chelsea at the Liberty Stadium, the last time Swansea beat Chelsea in a league match was in 1981. Both Chelsea and Swansea were playing in the old Second Division and Swansea beat Chelsea by three goals to nil.
Chelsea beat Swansea 5-0, with two goals each for Diego Costa and Oscar, topped off with a final goal by Andre Schurrle.
Mourinho's Chelsea went on to win the Premier League by eight points over their nearest competitors Manchester City.
Swansea Vs Chelsea: Key Facts
Swansea maintains 2 league
games losing streak. In addition, Swansea failed to win in their first and only league game at home so far this season.
Chelsea maintains 3 league games winning streak. Moreover, the blues gathered maximum point in their first and only league game away so far this season.
Swansea: Team News
Francesco Guidolin could still without the services of new boy Borja Baston. The 24 years old Spanish forward moved to the Selsh side from Atletico Madrid, and failed to featire in any of their games due to a muscle injury.
Swansea: Predicted Line-Up (4-2-3-1)
Fabianski: Naughton, Fernandez, Amat, Kingsley: Fer, Cork: Barrow, Sigurdsson, Routledge: Llorente
Chelsea: Team News
Chelsea will still be without the services of the young and tenacious Kurt Zouma. However, the French international is reported to be nearing resumption to active action after a long lengthy battle with ligament injury.
Chelsea: Predicted Line-Up (4-1-4-1)
Thibaut: Ivanovic, Cahill, Terry, Azpilicueta: Kante- Matic Oscar, Willian, Hazard: Costa
Swansea Vs Chelsea: Head to Head
Last season, Swansea enjoyed their first victory in 10 league clashes with Chelsea. Sigurdsson 25th minute volley gave Swansea 1-0 victory over then Guus Hiddink tutored Chelsea.
However, Chelsea commands 6 victories in the last 10 games with Swansea, compared to Swansea 1.
Swansea Vs Chelsea: Prediction
Considering both sides form coming into the season, it will be pleasant if any one predict a straight win for the blues.
Chelsea has showed great to back up their claim for a possible challenge. However, Swansea will be having the 12th man to their advantage considering the fact they will playing at home.
Regardless, I will predict a win for the Blues with a little chance of both sides sharing points.
Swansea vs Chelsea: Betting Tips
Over 2.5 goals at 4/5 (1.80)
Chelsea to win at 4/6 (1.66).
