Chelsea host Real Madrid in the Champions League on Wednesday (April 6th) night for the 1/4 finals first leg match. Check out the match preview, prediction, odds, and how to watch the game.
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Bookmaker Ratings prediction one – Both to score – 1.85
Bookmaker Ratings prediction two – Totals Goals under 2.5 – 1.83
Bookmaker Ratings prediction three – Outcome and Total Goals 2.5 – 2.14
Although both teams have a fearful attack, their defense haven’t been up to a level in recent matches. To point out, Real Madrid conceded four goals against Barcelona, while Brentford hammered the London side 4-1 at Stamford Bridge on Saturday.
On the other hand, Chelsea have scored 12 goals in their previous 3 home matches., while Carlo Ancelotti’s side have scored 12 goals in their last 5 fixtures.
If we take Chelsea’s last match, we can confidently say that the visitors will be able to score at least one goal in Stamford Bridge.
In this case, it seems logical to bet on the exchange of goals.
This will be a very tactical game between the two managers. Let’s not forget that this is just a first leg match, so we doubt that this meeting will be a high-scoring one.
After a disappointing Premier League match on Saturday, Chelsea will be looking to bounce back.
A double chance for the Blues seems a good option here. In addition, Chelsea have scored over 0.5 goals in their last 7 games and lost just 2 of their previous 10 matches.
On Saturday, Chelsea suffered an embarrassing defeat to Brentford to end a six-game winning run. It’s is the second loss of Thomas Tuchel’s team in 2022.
However, the Blues won their last UCL tie, beating the French side Lille 4-1 on aggregate in the round of 16. After earning a 2-0 victory in Stamford Bridge, they defeated the 2-1 hosts in the second leg match.
Plenty to re-focus on next week… ?♂️ pic.twitter.com/vJKIICAnyA
— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC)
Meanwhile, the leader of Real Madrid, Karim Benzema, returned to action this weekend. In their last league match, the French striker Benzema scored two out of three penalties as Los Blancos defeated Celta (2:1).
Real Madrid won their last UCL tie, beating PSG 3-2 on aggregate in the round of 16. After losing 0-1 in Paris, the Spanish team defeated 3-1 Messi and friends in the second leg match. Benzema scored a hat-trick in 17 minutes.
The two teams met in the Champions League semifinals last season. The Blues defeated Real Madrid 3-1 on aggregate. The first match in Madrid ended in a draw (1:1). Timo Werner opened the scoring in the second leg match while Mount secured the win over the Spanish side (2:0).
Chelsea vs Real Madrid Prediction
We see both teams very evenly matched for this game, so we think that a draw could be the final result.
Chelsea 1:1 Real Madrid
Match Facts
- Chelsea have won 5 of their last 6 Champions League matches
- Real Madrid have won 5 of their last 6 Champions League matches
- Real Madrid haven’t lost any of their last 3 away matches.
- Chelsea have scored at least 2 goals in their last 4 matches Champions League matches
- Real Madrid have scored at least 2 goals in 5 of their last 6 Champions League matches
Head to Head
- UCL: Chelsea 2:0 Real Madrid (05/05/21)
- UCL: Real Madrid 1:1 Chelsea (27/04/21)
- ICC: Real Madrid 3:2 Chelsea (30/07/16)
Chelsea vs Real Madrid Team News
Callum Hudson-Odoi is still recovering from injury, while Christian Pulisic is recovering from international duty, but he will probably be in the squad.
Left-back Ben Chilwell is Chelsea’s only confirmed absentee at this moment.
— Real Madrid C.F. ???? (@realmadriden)
Meanwhile, Real Madrid winger Eden Hazard is set to undergo surgery and will miss the Champions League tie against his former club.
Predicted lineups
Chelsea:Mendy; Azpilicueta, Christensen, Thiago Silva, Rüdiger; James, Alonso, Kanté, Jorginho, Mount; Havertz,
Real Madrid: Courtois; Carvajal, Éder Militão, Alaba, Nacho; Modrić, Kroos, Valverde; Asensio, Benzema, Vinícius Júnior
Chelsea vs Real Madrid First Goalscorer
Since the start of the season, Chelsea attacking midfielder Kai Havertz scored 12 goals in all competitions. We expect the 22-year-old to be the first goalscorer in this match.
Most popular FAQ for Chelsea vs Real Madrid
Who won the last meeting between these clubs?
Chelsea won 2-0 in a Champions League semi-finals match at Stamford Bridge last season.
Where will this fixture be played?
This fixture will be played at Stamford Bridge (London, England)
Where to Watch?
BT Sport 2, DAZN, RMC Sport, Movistar +
Which bookmaker has the best odds for this game?
We recommend checking out the odds at Vbet for Chelsea vs Real Madrid
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