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Chelsea vs Real Madrid Predictions & Tips - Draw and extra time at Stamford Bridge

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  • Chelsea vs Real Madrid predictions for Wednesday’s UEFA Champions League tie
  • The semi-final 2nd leg is being played at 9pm SAST at Stamford Bridge
  • Chelsea have seen under 2.5 goals in 20 of their last 23 outings
  • I'm tipping under 2.5 goals and a draw in west London
  • Betting tips, predictions and team news for Chelsea vs Real Madrid
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Chelsea vs Real Madrid Predictions


Real Madrid and Chelsea will both approach this encounter with caution. Both sides have been solid defensively, so under 2.5 goals is the best bet at Stamford Bridge.

  • Chelsea are undefeated in 22 of their last 24 matches (all competitions).
  • Chelsea have seen under 2.5 goals in 20 of their last 23 matches (all competitions).
  • Chelsea have kept 4 clean sheets in their last 5 matches (all competitions).
  • Chelsea have seen under 2.5 goals in 3 of their last 4 matches against Real Madrid (all competitions).
  • Chelsea have drawn 2 of their last 4 matches against Real Madrid (all competitions).
  • Real Madrid are undefeated in their last 19 matches (all competitions).
  • Real Madrid have kept 5 clean sheets in their last 6 matches (all competitions).
  • Real Madrid have seen under 2.5 goals in 5 of their last 6 matches (all competitions).

Head to Head


Chelsea have a 2-0 advantage against Real Madrid with 2 draws in 4 competitive matches.

They met in the 1998 UEFA Super Cup, Chelsea winning 1-0 in Monaco with Gianfranco Zola assisting Gustavo Poyet for the winner.

The first leg last week ended in a 1-1 draw in Madrid.

Chelsea Form


Chelsea are undefeated in 22 of their last 24 matches in all competitions. They are fighting hard for fourth spot in the Premier League and have reached the FA Cup final.

Thomas Tuchel’s side beat Man City 1-0 in the FA Cup semi-finals. They returned to the Premier League with a 0-0 draw at home against Brighton and 1-0 win at West Ham.

The Blues drew 1-1 at Real Madrid in the UEFA Champions League semi-final first leg. They dominated much of the first half and will be disappointed not to add to Christian Pulisic’s opener.

Chelsea’s last match was a 2-0 home win against Fulham. Kai Havertz scored both goals in a comfortable victory, Fulham held to 0.29 expected goals.

Chelsea Injuries and Team News 


Chelsea midfielder Mateo Kovacic is injured and centre back Antonio Rüdiger is doubtful.

Expect César Azpilicueta, N'Golo Kanté and Jorginho to come back into the starting side here.

Real Madrid Form


Real Madrid are undefeated in their last 19 matches in all competitions. They are second in La Liga, two points behind Atletico Madrid and level with Barcelona.

Zinedine Zidane’s side recently kept four straight clean sheets. That included three 0-0 draws against Liverpool, Getafe, Real Betis and a 3-0 win at Cadiz.

Los Blancos drew 1-1 against Chelsea in the Champions League semi-final first leg. They conceded first in Spain, Karim Benzema equalising with their only shot on target.

Real Madrid’s last match was a 2-0 home win against Osasuna. Eder Militão and Casemiro scored the goals, Osasuna never looking like scoring.

Real Madrid Injuries & Team News


Right backs Lucas Vázquez and Daniel Carvajal are injured.

Centre back Sergio Ramos is doubtful alongside left backs Ferland Mendy and Marcelo.

Midfielder Federico Valverde could be available after testing positive for COVID-19.

Expect Toni Kroos and Luka Modric to come back into the starting side.

Eden Hazard started against Osasuna but is likely to be an option off the bench in London.

Verdict

Real Madrid and Chelsea are both strong at the back. With so much on the line, this should be another low scoring clash, with a draw written all over it.

Best Bet: Under 2.5 Goals Total Goals @1,66 at Sportingbet - 3 Units
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Ralph is from South Africa and studied Sports Science post school at ETA (Education Teachers Academy) in Cape Town. 


He has always had a great passion for sport and this led him into the world of sports journalism, while coaching on the side. Since 2012 Ralph has worked as a journalist and covered many topics from business to sport. 

Over the last seven years he has interviewed numerous top rugby and cricket players and coaches in South Africa. 

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