LiontipsChelsea vs Malmo. Predictions and Betting Tips for UEFA Champions League
Command Analysis
Current holder of the Champions League trophy started the new campaign with a narrow victory over Zenit (1:0). It was not an easy victory, but Lukaku once again proved that he is one of the best forwards in the world.
In the second match The Pensioners had a huge advantage, but hit only one shot on target, while Chiesa's shot, which was also the only shot on target, brought three points to The Zebras, who are now three points ahead of today hosts.
In eight rounds of the English Premier League The Blues recorded six victories and a draw, which earned them 19 points and a top spot in the standings. In five most recent rounds Thomas Tuchel's men suffered one defeat and recorded four victories.
In two most recent matches Londoners beat Southampton (3:1) and Brentford (1:0).
Pulisic is on team's injuried list due to an ankle injury, he has just started to train with the team, Ziyech is isolated due to coronavirus.
Malmo conquered their 21st title of Swedish league and started in Champions League qualification. On their way to the group stage Sky Blues beat Riga, HJK, Rangers and Ludogorets.
In the first game of the group stage team suffered a home defeat to Juventus (0:3), then they were heavily beaten in Saint-Petersburg, Jon Dahl Tomasson's team was destroyed by Zenit (4:0). Before the Chelsea match team is at the bottom of the standings with no goals scored.
In 23 rounds of Allsvenskan visitors recorded 13 victories and 5 draws, which brought them 44 points and a top spot in the standings. After a sudden home defeat to Mjallby (0:1) northerners recorded an away victory over Ostersunds (3:0).
Ahmedhodzic, Beijmo, Knudsen, Lewicki and Toivonen won't play against Chelsea.
Trends
СтавкаGoals in both halves - yes
In 2 out of 3 most recent matches of Malmo goals were scored in both halves
СтавкаYellow cards: total under 3
This bet played in two most recent matches of Chelsea
СтавкаCorners: total under 9,5
This bet played in 2 out of 3 most recent matches of Chelsea
СтавкаExact score 3:0
Hosts won two most recent head-to-head matches
Tip and bets
We are not expecting a surprise in this match, because hosts have no space for a mistake now. We think that London team has everything to record a confident victory over the opponent. We are expecting a good performance from Chelsea.
Our prediction - Asian handicap (-2,5) on Chelsea
Malmo didn't score a single goal so far and today team will turn attention to defense in an attempt to contain the opponent. They are unlikely to keep up with Chelsea's offensive line, so English club should be able to score three goals.
Our second bet is on Chelsea to win by three goals
