Chelsea vs Paris Saint-Germain – Match Preview

The Blues are gearing up to battle The Parisians in the FIFA Club World Cup Final. This exciting match will take place at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. The event is set for Tuesday, July 13th, with a 19:00 GMT start. With league standings not a factor, both teams aim for the honor of winning the global trophy. Despite the odds favoring the away team at 1.61, Chelsea hopes to leverage their home advantage. Paris Saint-Germain, on the other hand, aims to live up to expectations and win the title.

Chelsea – Form

Chelsea has shown strong form recently, with two wins and a draw in their last three games. They defeated Fluminense on July 8th in an away match at the FIFA Club World Cup. Before that, they won against Palmeiras, as expected. Their game against Benfica ended in a draw, which was below expectations. However, their recent victories add confidence as they approach their next game.

Paris Saint-Germain – Form

Paris Saint-Germain has been on a winning streak, with victories in their last three matches. They won against Real Madrid on July 9th in a home match at the FIFA Club World Cup. Before that victory, they defeated Bayern Munich at home in the same tournament. Their win against Inter Miami CF also met bookmakers’ expectations. This winning streak showcases their strong form as they enter this away game.

Chelsea – Paris Saint-Germain – Head to Head

The last encounter between Chelsea and Paris Saint-Germain was on March 9, 2016. Chelsea lost 1:2 at home in the Champions League. Their last 10 matches have been evenly matched, with three wins each and three draws. This leaves no clear leader in their rivalry. In their last five head-to-head matches, both teams scored twice, indicating their offensive capabilities. Their last meeting at MetLife Stadium ended in a draw, suggesting another close match in the upcoming final.

Chelsea – Paris Saint-Germain – Standings

The FIFA Club World Cup Final at MetLife Stadium puts traditional standings aside. Both teams are competing for the title of world champions. The match is scheduled for July 13th. Bookmakers’ odds favor Paris Saint-Germain (away win: 1.61), but Chelsea (home win: 4.75) aims to defy the odds and win the championship.

Chelsea vs Paris Saint-Germain – Top scorers

Pedro Neto leads Chelsea’s attack with three goals in this tournament. Joao Pedro follows with two goals. Christopher Nkunku, Reece James, and Tosin Adarabioyo have each scored once, showing a diverse attack. Paris Saint-Germain counters with Fabian Ruiz, who has three goals. Ousmane Dembele has scored twice, with Achraf Hakimi and Joao Neves matching that tally. Kang-In Lee has also scored, making this a potential high-scoring game.

Chelsea vs Paris Saint-Germain – Full-Time Betting

Bookmakers favor Paris Saint-Germain with odds of 1.61 for an away win. Chelsea’s odds stand at 4.75 for a home victory, with a draw at 4.20. PSG’s form and Chelsea’s potential player absences could influence the outcome. The “halftime-fulltime” market offers Chelsea at 5.00 to lead and win. The “draw-no-bet” market gives Chelsea backers security at 3.75. PSG supporters might prefer the “double-chance” market at 1.22 for a win or draw.

Chelsea vs Paris Saint-Germain – Over/Under Betting

The “Over 2.5” goals odds are at 1.57, indicating a likely high-scoring game. Chelsea’s last five matches have varied results, while Paris Saint-Germain has been more consistent. Their past encounters averaged 2.89 goals per match. This data makes “Over 2.5” at 1.57 an attractive option, while “Under 2.5” at 2.35 caters to those expecting a tighter game.

Chelsea vs Paris Saint-Germain – BTTS Betting

The odds for “Both Teams to Score” are 1.615 for “Yes” and 2.20 for “No.” In their last 9 matches, both teams scored in 4 games. Chelsea’s recent form shows BTTS in 2 of their last 5 games, similar to PSG. Given both teams’ attacking strength, “BTTS: Yes” at 1.615 is a likely outcome for bettors.

Chelsea vs Paris Saint-Germain – Prediction