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Chelsea vs Lille: prediction for the Champions League match
Chelsea and Lille lock horns in the first leg of the Round of 16 match in the Champions League on Tuesday, February 22. Do the reigning French champions have a chance at Stamford Bridge? Look out for our prediction below.
Command Analysis
Chelsea
EnglandChelsea are the reigning champions of Europe. Last year, they beat Manchester United (1:0) in the final of the Champions League. This season, the Londoners will stop at nothing to lift the trophy again. At the group stage of the current tournament, the Blues recorded four victories and qualified for the playoffs from the 2nd line in the table.
Today's hosts are enjoying success across all domestic tournaments. They will clash with Liverpool in the final of the League Cup this Sunday, and then play in the Round of 16 in the FA Cup.
In the Premier League, Thomas Tuchel's men are currently in 3rd place with 50 points from 14 victories and eight draws. They average almost two goals per game while having the second best defense in the league. In the last two matches, the Blues defeated Tottenham in the North West London derby (2:0) and got a narrow victory over Crystal Palace from South London (1:0).
The home team will be without the services of Mount, Chilwell, James, Azpilicueta and Hudson-Odoi, who are all sidelined with injuries and knocks.
Lille
FranceLille have done well in their Champions League campaign. They topped Group G with 11 points from three victories and two draws and comfortably qualified for the knockouts.
In France, however, Les Dogues have struggled this season. The defending champions of Ligue 1 are currently only in 11th place in the log with 36 points to their name, four points behind the top-5. After losing to PSG (1:5), Jocelyn Gourvennec's men defeated Montpellier (1:0) and drew against Metz (0:0).
In the French Cup, Lille made a second-round exit following their defeat to Lens on penalties.
The visitors have no injuries or suspensions heading into this game.
Trends
СтавкаCorners: total over 9.5
This bet played in 2 of the last 4 games of the visitors.
СтавкаGoals in each half - yes
Goals were scored in both halves in 3 of the last 4 games of Chelsea.
СтавкаCorrect score 3:1
Chelsea won the last 2 games against Lille.
СтавкаPenalty - no
No penalties were given in recent head-to-head games.
Tip and bets
We expect a stellar performance from the hosts, who will strive to defend the title of the Champions League winners. Tuchel has a fantastic team which will enjoy the support of the stands today. We believe that Chelsea will get a comfortable victory in the first leg of this match.
Our prediction — Asian handicap (-1,5) to Chelsea
The visitors will definitely put up a fight, but we think they have little chance of success. Chelsea should dominate the game, just like they did in the last 5 matches at home.
Second wager — Chelsea to win by 2 goals
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