Chelsea take on the visitors Luton in the round 3 match of English Premier League. The match will be played on Friday, August 25th at Stamford Bridge (London).
Chelsea have once again undergone significant changes. The Blues had a disappointing first season following a change in ownership. While Bouli did draw certain conclusions, they were somewhat unique. Initially, things seemed fairly logical. He had already agreed in the spring that Mauricio Pochettino, an authoritative manager known for his success in London, would take over the project in the offseason. The club's financial balance seemed reasonable as well, except for the willingness to sell to competitors – Kovacic, Havertz, and Mount moved to other Premier League giants. Perhaps there could have been some negotiation instead of selling almost everyone who was deemed surplus. However, the American owner continued to spend more. The €116 million paid for Kaisedo stands out as a significant overpayment, even if it was done to win the battle against Liverpool for the player. Later, they crossed paths with the Reds again, acquiring another central midfielder, Laviyo, for €53 million plus €5 million. Meanwhile, Pochettino, starting the season by fielding numerous young players, began with a 1-1 draw against the Merseyside club. However, they were disappointed in their next match, lvosing 1-3 to West Ham.
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Luton have only played one match in the Premier League so far. The Hatters were relatively well-regarded in the 1980s. During that time, they managed to compete in the top division of English football and even won a cup, their only significant trophy in the club's history. Then came decades of stagnation. It could have ended in 2022 under Nathan Jones, when the team unexpectedly reached the top 6, only to be defeated in the promotion playoffs. Under Rob Edwards, who replaced his predecessor after an unsuccessful stint at Southampton, things have improved. They managed to secure promotion through the playoffs, but on the new level, Town looks like a clear underdog. There have been reinforcements, but they are players that have long been discarded by bigger clubs, like Chong or Barkley, or relatively unknown performers. It's not surprising that their debut in the Premier League was quite unsuccessful, losing 1-4, even though it was against Brighton. This match took place almost two weeks ago, and in the second round, the newly-promoted team conceded a match.
In 2021 and 2022, the teams played in the country's cup. On both occasions, the Blues emerged victorious, with scores of 3-1 and 3-2. The Blues are undoubtedly confident, needing a victory at last. Considering the weakness of the opponent, who has just been promoted to the Premier League, and the home team's determination, it's advisable to bet on the Blues to win with a handicap of -2.0.
Prediction for the match: Chelsea to win with -2.0 handicap.
