Opta Big Match Stats: Hazard misfire won't stop Chelsea winning

Eden Hazard saves his Premier League goals for Stamford Bridge

The Opta trends suggest that the Blues will enjoy their trip to Stoke even if Eden Hazard extends his barren away run...

Stoke v Chelsea
Monday, 20:00
Live on Sky Sports 1

Match Odds: Stoke 6.411/2, Chelsea 1.664/6, The Draw 4.03/1

Chelsea have lost only one of their last 19 Premier League games played on a Monday (W11 D7 L1)

Their defeat at Newcastle might have put paid to the idea of an invincible season, but the Blues' professional victories over Sporting Lisbon, Hull and Derby since suggest that the feathers ruffled at St James' Park have been returned to their proper position. Chelsea have won 11 of their past 14 against Stoke, and will be out to avenge the loss they suffered at the Britannia Stadium last term.

Recommended Bet: Back Chelsea to win 1.664/6

The Potters have failed to score in five of the last six Premier League games against Chelsea

Aside from their shock 3-2 loss in this fixture last season, the Blues defence have always enjoyed facing off against Stoke, managing to keep their sheet clean in nine of their last 11 meetings in all competitions. Even as they've opened up to become a more attacking side this term, Chelsea's fortitude at the back has remained key to their success as, with just 13 goals conceded, they have the joint-best defensive record in the Premier League.

Recommended Bet: Back Chelsea to keep a clean sheet @ 2.26/5

Hazard has not scored an away Premier League goal since January 11, with his last 11 goals in the competition all coming at Stamford Bridge

After Diego Costa and Cesc Fabregas stole his thunder early on in the season, Hazard has reasserted himself of late with a series of sparkling displays that have yielded three goals and an assist in his past four matches in all competitions. However, when it comes to the Premier League, his very best is saved for the Stamford Bridge faithful, so it's worth betting against the Belgian getting on the scoresheet at the Britannia.

Recommended Bet: Lay Eden Hazard to score @ 3.02/1