Chelsea secured a narrow 1-0 victory over Leicester City, with Marc Cucurella’s goal in the 60th minute proving to be the difference. Despite Chelsea’s dominance in possession and attacking play, Leicester’s deep defensive setup made it difficult for the hosts to break through.

The stats tell the story—Chelsea registered 17 shots and 1.5 xG, while Leicester struggled to create, managing just three shots and 0.1 xG in a frustrating attacking display.

Chelsea Control, Leicester Struggle to Respond

Chelsea dictated proceedings for most of the match, but their wastefulness in front of goal kept Leicester in it longer than expected.

Marc Cucurella found the net in the 60th minute, capitalizing on a rare high-percentage chance. Chelsea took 17 shots, but only 7 hit the target. Leicester managed just 3 shots, all on target but without much threat.

The Foxes rarely threatened Chelsea’s backline, struggling to transition into meaningful attacks.

Match Momentum: One-Way Traffic

The momentum graph highlights Chelsea’s steady attacking pressure throughout the match, with Leicester struggling to string together consistent spells of possession.

After Cucurella’s goal, Chelsea continued to press for a second, but their finishing let them down. Leicester had a brief push late in the game, but their lack of firepower meant they never truly tested Robert Sánchez.

Shot Analysis: Chelsea Wasteful, Leicester Toothless

Chelsea generated 1.5 xG from their 17 shots, a sign of control but also inefficiency. The only goal of the game had an xG of just 0.03, meaning it was far from a clear-cut chance.

Leicester, on the other hand, managed just 3 total shots for an xG of 0.1—an incredibly low output. Their inability to get into dangerous areas meant Chelsea’s defense had a relatively stress-free afternoon.

Possession Tactics: Chelsea’s Flow vs. Leicester’s Struggles

Chelsea’s pass map highlights their structured midfield dominance, with Moisés Caicedo and Enzo Fernández pulling the strings while Cole Palmer and Pedro Neto provided width and attacking support. Their build-up play was fluid, but they lacked the final killer pass in key areas.

Leicester’s pass map, however, paints a different picture. Jamie Vardy was isolated up top, and their buildup play was largely stuck in their own half. The Foxes relied on Boubakary Soumaré and Wilfred Ndidi for distribution, but their lack of progressive passing led to a stale attacking display.

A Win, but Room for Improvement

Chelsea will be happy with the three points, but their lack of clinical finishing could have made this a much more comfortable result. They controlled the game but should have put Leicester away sooner.

For Leicester, this was a missed opportunity to create chances, as they struggled to find any attacking rhythm. If they continue to lack attacking output, their fight for survival will only get tougher.