Our betting experts preview the Champions League match between Chelsea and AC Milan and offer team stats, betting tips and the latest odds.
The Champions League clash at Stamford Bridge this coming Wednesday sees home team Chelsea battling it out for three points with AC Milan. Chelsea took down AC Milan in their most recent meeting, and bookmakers deem another win for the home side a likely scenario in west London.
Current table in the Champions League
The current standings in Group E show us how Chelsea and AC Milan have performed this season so far. Surely, an exciting battle for three points is on the cards in this round 3 clash on Wednesday.
Chelsea vs AC Milan – Fixture History
Chelsea hope to boost points tally
It is difficult to point a finger at recent results for Chelsea, as they have performed according to their level. In their last three matches, the London club lost 1-0 against Dinamo Zagreb, drew 1-1 against Salzburg, before winning 1-2 against Crystal Palace.
AC Milan can build on the recent win
AC Milan look to build on their current momentum with another positive result. Six points are what the defending Serie A champions have to show from their past three matches, as they beat Dinamo Zagreb by 3-1. This was followed by a 1-2 defeat against SSC Napoli, before a 1-3 win over Empoli.
Latest games between Chelsea and AC Milan
The last time the pair played each other, the Blues came away as 3-1 winners in the International Champions Cup, back in August 2016. At the time of writing, the bookmakers are offering the following prices on this encounter: betting on AC Milan will get you odds 5.00, meaning the bookies predict, they are in with a 20% chance of beating Chelsea. You can get a price of 1.70 should you wish to add Graham Potter’s side to your accumulator, if that is your preferred betting strategy.
Chelsea vs AC Milan Stats
Let’s have a look at some of the most interesting betting-relevant facts based on stats from the last couple of games that Chelsea and AC Milan played across all tournaments.
- Chelsea have scored in the last 33 home matches in a row
- In the last 9 home matches in a row Chelsea played, both teams scored
- Chelsea have conceded in 17 of the last 19 matches
- Chelsea have not lost 9 of the last 10 home matches
- Chelsea have conceded in the last 9 home matches in a row
- AC Milan have not lost 21 of the last 23 away matches
- AC Milan have not lost 17 of the last 19 matches
- AC Milan have scored in 18 of the last 19 matches
- In 8 of the last 10 matches AC Milan played, both teams scored
- AC Milan have scored in 11 of the last 12 away matches
Players to zoom in on in Chelsea vs AC Milan
Raheem Sterling has been the most prolific scorer for the home team recently. Surely, Chelsea will be relying on him to once again shine in their upcoming match. Meanwhile, AC Milan will be looking to Olivier Giroud in the hope that he will add more goals to his current total of 4 goals in his last 6 games.
Best tips for the match: Chelsea vs AC Milan
To summarise, the upcoming match between Chelsea and AC Milan appears to be a good chance to place some bets. Therefore, we have come up with the recommended betting suggestion for this game. However, we also present some lower and higher-risk alternatives.
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