LiontipsChelsea vs AC Milan. Prediction and Betting Tips for 2022-23 UEFA Champions League (October 5, 2022).
Command Analysis
Chelsea were off to a slow start in the new edition of the Champions League. The Blues underestimated Dinamo Zagreb and lost (0:1) in Croatia. After that, the Londoners shared the spoils with RB Salzburg (1:1).
In the English Premier League, Chelsea are currently in 5th place. They quite often lost points on their travels, but looked more convincing at home, even though they conceded in every game at Stamford Bridge. In the last outing, Chelsea prevailed over Crystal Palace (2:1).
Cucurella, Mendy, Kante, and Jorginho are unavailable for the hosts.
AC Milan collected four points in the first two Champions League games. After a (1:1) draw against BR Salzburg, the Italian champions beat Dinamo Zagreb (3:1). Currently, they are 1st in their group.
In Serie A, the Rossoneri are in 5th position, three points behind the current leader. In the last two rounds of the tournament, the reigning champions lost to Napoli (1:2) and confidently defeated Empoli (3:1).
AC Milan have a long list of injured players. They will have to cope without Ibrahimovic, Saelemaekers, Maignan, Calabria, Hernandez, Florenzi, Messias, and Origi.
Trends
СтавкаCorrect score 2:1
Chelsea won 3 out of 6 games with this score.
СтавкаChelsea IT over 1.5 goals
In 4 of the last 5 home games, Chelsea scored 2 or more goals.
СтавкаChelsea to concede
In the last 8 home games, Chelsea conceded goals.
СтавкаGoal in 1st half - no
In the previos 2 games of AC Milan, no goals were scored before halftime.
Tip and bets
We predict an exciting game between the two giants, but objectively, Chelsea have a better chance of winning tonight. First, they will have the support of the stands. Second, AC Milan have too many injuries, while the Blues have most of their key players in the ranks. The hosts are highly motivated to get back into the fight for the playoffs spot, so they have no other choice but to win.
Our prediction - Chelsea to win
We expect an intense game of football with intrigue kept alive until the last minutes. The Londoners rarely win by a large margin lately, so we will play a narrow victory for the hosts.
Second bet - Chelsea to win by 1 goal
