Champions League: Chelsea vs Real Madrid – Betting analysis

Ace Football team previews the Champions League clash between Chelsea and Real Madrid and offers the latest team news, stats, and free betting tips with the best odds.

Chelsea take on Real Madrid for a game in the Champions League this Tuesday at Stamford Bridge.

The odds are against the Blues in this quarter-final faceoff as they trail 2-0 from the Madrid match. To keep their hopes alive, they must triumph in London with a massive win. Will Frank Lampard’s squad be able to rise to the challenge and secure the victory they need?

Team form: Chelsea vs Real Madrid

Chelsea Form

Chelsea have had to endure a tough spell in their last three matches, from which they have nothing to show. They were beaten 1-0 by Wolverhampton before Real Madrid ran out 2-0 winners. A third defeat on the trot followed against Brighton, who came out 1-2 winners. The Blues claimed four wins in their last six Champions League matches at Stamford Bridge. They came through these games with a record of one draw and one defeat, in which they conceded five and scored 11 goals.

Real Madrid Form

Real Madrid look back on their last three matches with two victories to show for their efforts. Against Villarreal, they were left empty-handed in a 2-3 defeat, but they bounced back by beating Chelsea in a 2-0 win. They followed that up with a 0-2 win against Cadiz in their most recent outing. The Whites managed a decent return of three wins in their last six Champions League away matches, in which they scored 15 while also conceding ten times. They also experienced one draw and two defeats.

Betting stats for Chelsea and Real Madrid

Here are some fun facts that could come in handy when placing bets on the upcoming game between Chelsea and Real Madrid. The facts are based on the stats from games played out across all tournaments.

Players under the radar: Chelsea vs Real Madrid

Look no further than Raheem Sterling, when searching for a marksman currently in good shape. He hit the target twice lately for Chelsea in the Champions League, while Karim Benzema managed four goals in the last half dozen matches for Real Madrid in this tournament. No doubt, both are looking to add to their total once again.

Betting markets: Chelsea vs Real Madrid

Full-time result

Chelsea claimed all three points three times in their last 10 home matches across all tournaments, while also drawing three along the way. They endured defeat in four of the games in this run. Real Madrid won seven of their last 10 games away, drawing one and losing two in this series of matches. The Whites scored at least one goal in their last 8 matches on the spin.

Both teams to score

Chelsea scored the first goal in six out of their last ten games. Impressively, Real Madrid scored the first goal in eight out of the previous ten games. The Whites were able to win five of these matches without conceding a goal. Perhaps a number worth keeping in mind for an accumulator, depending on your betting strategy.

Total goals

Over 2.5 goals happened in three of Chelsea’s last ten matches across all tournaments. They pulled off an average of 0.9 goals during this run. Over 2.5 goals happened in five of the last ten outings for Real Madrid, who managed to score 2.1 times in those matches. Real Madrid scored at least once in their previous 8 matches on the bounce.

Betting prediction: Chelsea vs Real Madrid

To sum up, the upcoming match between Chelsea and Real Madrid seems to be a good betting opportunity. Considering the above statements, we have come up with a betting prediction for this Champions League game.

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