Real Madrid Vs. Chelsea match preview
UEFA Champions League semi-finals first-leg match kicks off on Tuesday night, whereby Real Madrid is scheduled to play hosts to Chelsea at Estadio Alfredo Stefano.
Los Blancos qualified to this stage on 3-1 aggregate against Liverpool, beating them 3-1 in the first leg of the quarter-finals and registering a barren draw on the return leg.
Real Madrid are heading into this clash after being held a 0-0 draw in their domestic contest by Real Betis making it 71 points in the second position of LaLiga.
The Blues, on the other hand, cruised through to the Champions League semi-finals with an aggregate of 2-1 against FC Porto. Thomas Tuchel’s side registered a 2-0 win in the first-leg and lost 1-0 to their counterpart.
Chelsea got a narrow 1-0 win against ten-man West Ham United in the Premier League encounter which added Tuchel’s men tally points to 58 in the fourth spot.
Match Facts
- Real Madrid have won six times and draw thrice in the last nine matches in all competitions this season.
- Los Blancos have registered five clean sheets in their last nine matches in all competitions this season.
- Chelsea has registered five clean sheets in their last eight matches in all competitions this season.
- The Blues have won five times, drawn once, and suffered two losses in the last eight matches in all competitions this season.
- Zinedine Zidane’s men have at least registered more than two goals, five in the last nine matches in all competitions this season.
- Thomas Tuchel’s side have managed three away wins in the last four matches in all competitions this season.
Real Madrid Vs. Chelsea Head to Head
These teams have met twice in the International Champions Cup, Real Madrid managing to win in the encounters; 3-1 and 3-2 respectively.
Real Madrid Team News
Real Madrid will miss the services of Sergio Ramos (muscle injury), Federico Valverde (coronavirus), Lucas Vazquez (ruptured cruciate ligament), and Ferland Mendy (calf problems).
Chelsea Team News
The Blues suffer injury blow ahead of semi-finals after losing Mateo Kovacic with a hamstring injury, he has been a regular selection for Tuchel.
Real Madrid Vs. Chelsea Prediction
In the two meetings that they have faced each other, Chelsea have failed to impress, having lost both. Tuchel’s side will be aiming at registering their first win against the host. The Blues are doing well in the domestic league being in the fourth position.
Meanwhile, Los Blancos seem to enjoy their current form whereby they are swinging in the second position 2 points behind Atletico Madrid who have accumulated 73 points at the top.
Our topbets pundit is predicting a win for Real Madrid and Betway is backing the results with 2.35 odds while 1XBet is giving 2.37 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 1.64 while 1XBet is placing odds at 1.66.
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