Champions League – Malmo FF vs Chelsea: Betting Preview

Chelsea continue their title defense in the Champions League by visiting Malmo at the Eleda Stadium on Tuesday evening.

Four defeats from their past 6 matches in Europe pretty sums everything up for Malmo. The Blue Ones are bottom of Group H without a single point, having lost each of their three games. Chelsea, in contrast, are up in second place on six points from as many games.

Season facts for Malmoe FF and Chelsea.

Facts are calculated for Champions League

• Malmo FF has lost the last 4 matches in a row;
• Malmo FF has lost in the last 4 of 5 matches;
• Malmo FF has won in the last 4 of 5 matches at home;
• Total goals was OVER 2.5 in Malmo FF’s last 8 of 10 matches.

• Chelsea has won in the last 4 of 5 matches;
• Total goals was UNDER 3.5 in Chelsea’s last 10 of 12 matches;
• Chelsea scored in the last 13 of 15 matches;
• Total goals was UNDER 3.5 in Chelsea’s last 5 when playing away matches in the row.

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Current form — Malmoe FF v. Chelsea

The form of both teams is one of the biggest things to consider before placing a bet on the upcoming game.

The hosts looking for more

It is a miserable time for Malmoe FF right now with 4 wins from their last 6 games to show for their, admittedly, measly efforts. The Blue Ones look well suited to take on any opponent at the moment, as their last 3 matches saw them gaining 7 points. They started off drawing 1-1 with Varbergs BoIS FC, before downing first AIK by 1-0, then Sirius in a 3-2 win.

The Blues to avenge embarrassing defeat

Chelsea seem untouchable right now extending their winning run in their latest outing. In their last 3 matches, Thomas Tuchel’s side thrashed Norwich 7-0 before beating Southampton on penalties in the EFL Cup after finishing 1-1. They cruised to a 3-0 win over Newcastle last time out.

Malmoe FF v. Chelsea — fixture history

The fixture history of the two teams delivers good insights that are worth considering before placing a bet on the upcoming game.

Chelsea look to extend superior advantage.

The last match between these clubs was a Champions League match back in October 2021 and saw Chelsea claim a 4-0 victory. Malmo FF have the following 0-0-3 meeting statistics with Chelsea.

Full Time Betting

According to the bookmakers, Chelsea are favorites to win. A bet on a win for the Blues will get you odds 1.22, meaning the bookies predict they are in with a very strong chance of victory. If you want to bet your money on Malmo FF the best odds are 16.00.

BTTS

The prices available with the bookmakers indicate the chance of both teams to score (BTTS) is as low as 43% in this match. This equals odds around 2.35 while going the other way and betting on both teams NOT to score pays out odds 1.66.

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Over/Under Betting

The bookies seem to think this match will see plenty of goals and betting on over 2.5 goals pays out at odds 1.67. Should you prefer a low-scoring bet your best odds are 2.62 for under 2.5 goals.

Malmo FF’s last 10 home league games saw an average of 2.5 goals per match. 5 of the Swedish club’s last 10 home matches had over 2.5 goals. Chelsea’s last 10 away league games, in contrast, averaged 2.7 goals per game. 5 of the Blues’ last 10 away matches went over 2.5 goals.

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