Chelsea vs Dortmund – Following their 2-0 loss to Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League, Chelsea won’t want a repetition of that performance here.
Chelsea had 59% of the possession in that encounter and made 10 attempts on goal, two of which were successful. Tottenham Spurs, on the other hand, had 8 shots on goal with 3 of them going in. Harry Kane and Oliver Skipp each scored goals for Tottenham Hotspur.
Chelsea has recently had trouble breaking down defenses. They have only scored one goal total against opponents in their last six games. In those contests, Chelsea has also had five goals tallied against them.
Borussia Dortmund will enter this match having just defeated RB Leipzig 2-1 in their prior game in Bundesliga 1. Borussia Dortmund had 38% of the game’s possession and eight attempts on goal, three of which were successful.
Marco Reus (21′) and Emre Can (39′) scored the goals for Borussia Dortmund. Six of RB Leipzig’s 17 attempts on goal were on goal. The goal for RB Leipzig was scored by Emil Forsberg (74′).
The Borussia Dortmund defense has put on a string of strong performances, leaving them with 3 goals allowed in their last 6 games altogether.
The number of goals they have personally tallied during the same time span comes to 12. However, it’s possible that this pattern won’t continue into this game.
Chelsea vs Dortmund – Betting Analysis
The following players are unavailable for Chelsea manager Graham Potter: Edouard Mendy (Shoulder Injury), Christian Pulisic (Knee Issues), Thiago Silva (Ligament Injury), Mason Mount (Bruised Pelvis), César Azpilicueta (Head Injury), and Armando Broja (Cruciate Ligament Rupture).
Edin Terzi, the boss of Borussia Dortmund, is currently concerned about the players’ fitness. The following players are unable to participate Julien Duranville (partial muscle avulsion), Donyell Malen (ankle issues), Karim Adeyemi (torn muscle fiber), Mateu Morey Bauzà (fitness), Gregor Kobel (muscular issues), and Youssoufa Moukoko (ruptured syndesmotic ligament). Due to his suspension, Julian Ryerson is unavailable to play in this game.
Our impression is that Chelsea will likely control the ball and generate a number of good opportunities. Although Borussia Dortmund won’t find it simple to breach their defense, we do believe that it’s highly probable that they will occasionally pose a threat as well.
What are the top odds for the game?
Checking the betting prices for this game on the 90 min. result market, victory for Chelsea is best priced at 1.83, going for a drawn result is 3.75 and betting on a win for Borussia Dortmund comes in at 4.18. They’re the most competitive market prices offered right now.
Chelsea vs Dortmund – Head -to- Head
Our Prediction: Over 1.5 Goals
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