Chelsea Vs. Real Madrid match preview
Chelsea prepare to welcome Real Madrid in the second leg of Champions League semi-finals at Stamford Bridge on Wednesday night.
The Blues managed a 1-1 draw in the first leg earning them an advantage to strategize for the return leg which will determine whether to find themselves in finals or not.
Chelsea registered a 2-0 win against Fulham in a Premier League tie seeing them move in the fourth position with 61 points after 34 matches.
Los Blancos grabbed a 2-0 win against Osasuna in the LaLiga clash adding the total tally points to 74 points in the second position.
Real Madrid earned their opponents a goal in the first leg of the semifinals and they know well they have a task ahead of them when they face them at Stamford Bridge.
Match Facts
- Chelsea have won five, drawn twice, and suffered a single loss in the last eight matches in all competitions this season.
- The Blues have registered five clean sheets in their last eight matches in all competitions this season.
- Real Madrid has registered six clean-sheets in the last nine matches in all competitions this season.
- Los Blancos have won five and drawn four times in the last nine matches in all competitions this season.
- Thomas Tuchel’s men have at least registered more than two goals, once in the last eight matches in all competitions this season.
- Zinedine Zidane’s side have managed two away wins in the last four matches in all competitions this season.
Chelsea Vs. Real Madrid Head to Head
These teams have met thrice, twice in the International Champions Cup and once in the Champions League. Real Madrid won in both encounters of the International Champions Cup; 3-1 and 3-2 respectfully and drew 1-1 in the last meeting.
Chelsea Team News
Antonio Rudiger is expected to face Real Madrid if he recovers from the knock he got in the 2-0 win over Fulham. Kai Havertz played impressively against Fulham after netting a brace and will be pushing to lead the charge.
Real Madrid Team News
Dani Carvajal and Lucas Vazquez are unavailable for the away side also Ferland Mendy is a doubt for the visitors. Eden Hazard didn’t impress during their encounter with Osasuna on Saturday and the boss will see whether he’ll start.
Chelsea Vs. Real Madrid Prediction
Chelsea took the lead through Christian Pulisic in the 14th minute but Karim Benzema equalized in the 29th minute in the semifinal’s first-leg. The Blues have a chance to progress to finals if they strategize on their moves.
Real Madrid are aiming to redeem themselves from their 1-1 draw at their home ground.
Our topbets pundit is predicting a win for Chelsea and Betway is backing the results with 2.20 odds while 1XBet is giving 2.26 Odds.
Goals – Under 2.5
Both teams have been producing less than three goals occasionally in various competitions and we expect under 2.5 Markets as predicted by our pundits.
Betway are backing the market with 1.65 while 1XBet is placing odds at 1.69.
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