LiontipsBorussia Dortmund vs Chelsea. Prediction and Betting Tips for 2022-23 UEFA Champions League (February 15, 2023).
Command Analysis
Borussia Dortmund got six consecutive victories since the end of the FIFA World Cup in Qatar. The team demonstrated good performance and scored at least two goals in each of those games. Edin Terzic's men are currently in 3rd place in Bundesliga with 40 points from 13 victories and one draw. In the last outing, the Yellow-and-Blacks defeated Werder (2:0).
This will be Borussia's first meeting with Chelsea in the Champions League. Usually, Borussia don't do well against English clubs - they lost nine of the last 12 games against Premier League teams. However, Borussia are known for their fighting spirit and great attitude, and we expect Julian Brandt and his teammates to put their best foot forward on Wednesday.
Moukoko, Marius Wolf, and Mateu Morey will sit this game out due to injuries.
Chelsea are in terrible form. On Saturday, they drew against West Ham (1:1). In the last eight matches, the Blues got only one victory; they scored no more than one goal in each of those games. Nevertheless, Graham Potter is confident his team will make it to the quarterfinals. He can become the first English coach to win five straight games in the Champions League.
In the Premier League, Chelsea sit in 10th place with 31 points from eight wins and seven draws. Before a draw against the Hammers, the Blues lost points in another London derby - they were held to a goalless draw by Fulham.
Chelsea have a long list of injuries:Zakaria, Sterling, Kovacic, Fofana, Pulisic, Mendy, Kante, Broja will not feature in the upcoming game.
Trends
Ставка Correct score 1:1
The last 3 games of the visitors were tied.
Ставка Borussia Dortmund to score in 1st half
In the last 2 games, Borussia scored in the first half.
Ставка Yellow cards: total under 5
This bet won in 3 of the last 5 games of the visitors.
Ставка Corners: total under 9.5
This bet won in 3 of the last 4 games of the visitors.
Tip and bets
We expect an attacking game with several goals scored on both ends of the fields. Both sides have quality performers in their ranks, and we do not doubt they will have chances to convert their attacks into goals.
Our prediction — both to score
The visitors have tied the previous three games, and another draw seems likely. This result will satisfy Chelsea - they will have home advantage in the second leg, and Borussia usually don't do well in England. We will take a risk and bet on a draw.
Second bet — draw
