LiontipsChelsea vs RB Salzburg. Prediction and Betting Tips for UEFA Champions League 2022–23 (September 14, 2022).
Command Analysis
Chelseacouldn't compete for the Premier League title last season and finished in 3rd place. In the new edition of the Premier League, the Londoners occupy the 6th line with 10 points from six games. They earned seven of those points at Stamford Bridge with two victories and a draw against Tottenham in the North West London derby (2:2). In the last Premier League game, the Blues defeated West Ham (2:1).
The Blues' poor start in the Champions League was followed by a dramatic sacking of Thomas Tuchel. Graham Potter was hired to replace the former manager after Chelsea lost 0:1 to Dinamo Zagreb.
RB Salzburg are enjoying success in the Austrian Bundesliga. The team won seven out of eight games and chalked up 21 points. In the last round, the Bulls crushed Ried (3:0). In the summer, Salzburg signed forward Fernando, who has already delivered four goals and gave three assists. It was his assist that allowed Noah Okafor to score against AC Milan in the first Champions League game last week.
RB Salzburg have serious issues with their line-up. Such key players as Karim Adeyemi and Brenden Aaronson have left the club, and on top of that, ten players are currently out injured, including four central defenders and all defensive midfielders.
Trends
СтавкаCorrect score 2:1
Chelsea won 3 out of 4 home games with this score.
СтавкаChelsea IT over 1.5
Chelsea have scored at least twice in their last 4 home games.
СтавкаCorners: total under 8.5
In both teams' opening games, there fewer than 8 corners.
СтавкаChelsea to concede
In the last 7 home games, Chelsea failed to keep a clean sheet.
Tip and bets
We predict a high-scoring game here. The visitors have lost pretty much all central defenders to injuries and will have to come up with some creative solution for the game. Luckily, they have a lot of attacking potential and will try to catch their hosts on counterattacks.
Our prediction - total over 3 goals
We believe that both sides will score, possibly more than once, however, Chelsea's bench depth gives the Londoners much more freedom. Almost half of Salzburg's players are injured - we doubt they will be able to beat Chelsea in such circumstances.
Chelsea to win + both to score
