Chelsea vs Middlesbrough

30/3- Chelsea have climbed their way to the second spot on the premiership table and now they are just 5 points behind the league leaders, Manchester United. Chelsea have not lost a single match at home this season and they would be looking to maintain the good record when they take on Middlesbrough at home this weekend. Chelsea would be happy to take on Middlesbrough at this stage of the premiership as they hold a good head to head record as Chelsea have managed to win 12 of the 23 matches played while Middlesbrough have been able to win only 5 matches. Also the last time both these played each other was earlier this season and Chelsea had won the match 0-2 while playing away from home. Chelsea would definitely have the home advantage as the home crowd would want their team to close in on the top spot.

Chelsea have maintained a good record in the last 10 matches and they have managed to win 6 of the last 10 matches they have played and the remaining 4 matches have been draws. Chelsea would also be quite confident as they are coming fresh from a 2-1 victory over Arsenal and a win this week. Lampard and Drogba had been instrumental last week and their role will be very important this week as well.

Middlesbrough on the other hand would like to make an impression when they take on Chelsea in an away tie this weekend. Middlesbrough have also had a decent run coming into this match as they have managed to win 3 matches, draw 5 matches and have lost just a couple of matches. They would be going in with a positive frame of mind as they managed to beat Derby, 1-0 last week.

Prediction: 2-1, Chelsea win