NOBARTV NEWS Chelsea vs. Morecambe - On January 11, 2025, Chelsea will face Morecambe in an FA Cup third round tie at Stamford Bridge, London. The match promises to be a tense affair with Chelsea strong favourites, although it is a game that cannot be taken lightly by the visitors from League Two, Morecambe.
Match Time and Venue:
- Date: 11 January 2025
- Waktu: 22:00 WIB
- Location: Stamford Bridge, London
TV Broadcast:
- beIN Sports 1 HD
- video
- beIN Sports Connect Indonesia
Referee: Andrew Kitchen (English)
Team Condition:
Chelsea (Premier League)
Chelsea come into this game on the back of mixed form in the Premier League, although they have been dominant in the FA Cup. In their last five games, Chelsea have lost two, drawn two and won one. They last drew 1-1 against Crystal Palace on January 5, 2025.
Morecambe (League Two)
Meanwhile, Morecambe are in League Two and have come off a more inconsistent run of form. They lost 1-0 to Salford City on December 29, 2024, but beat Tranmere Rovers 2-0 on January 1, 2025. With a less impressive away record, they will be looking to upset Chelsea.
Head-to-Head (H2H) Chelsea – Morecambe:
Date | Match | Shoes |
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10 January 2021 | Chelsea vs Morecambe | 4-0 |
16 January 2020 | Chelsea vs Morecambe | 5-1 |
Chelsea have a dominant record over Morecambe in previous meetings, including comfortable wins in the last two games.
Chelsea vs. Morecambe Score Prediction
- Chelsea 3-0 Morecambe
Chelsea are predicted to win convincingly thanks to their superior squad quality, especially at home. However, Morecambe will continue to try hard to put up a fight.
Match Analysis:
Chelsea:
Mauricio Pochettino's side will rely on fast attacks and possession dominance. Players like Cole Palmer and Mykhailo Mudryk up front have great potential to score goals. Chelsea will benefit greatly from the strength of their squad, both in terms of individual quality and experience in this competition.
Morecambe:
With a poor history against teams from higher leagues, Morecambe will need to play a very solid defensive game if they are to avoid a big defeat. Cole Stockton, their main striker, will be key to their attack.
Determining Factors:
- Chelsea Strengths: Attacking ability and defensive quality.
- Challenge for Morecambe: Maintaining their defense and taking advantage of limited opportunities.
Based on the analysis of formation, team quality, and previous meetings, Chelsea is predicted to win this match with a score of 3-0. Although Morecambe will try hard, Chelsea's chances of qualifying for the next round are very big.
Other Schedules:
Date | Match | Time |
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15 January 2025 | Chelsea v Bournemouth | 02:30 WIB |
12 January 2025 | Morecambe vs Doncaster Rovers | 22:00 WIB |
With this match, Chelsea is ambitious to improve their performance in the FA Cup and go further after previously beating Morecambe with a landslide score in previous meetings.