Chelsea vs Krasnodar
8th December 2000hrs
Football – Europe – UEFA Champions League
Pick Home Win -2
Bookmaker Unibet
Odds: 15/8 odds taken 1425 GMT, Monday 7 December
Frank Lampard’s Chelsea are already safely through to the Round of 16 of this season’s UEFA Champions League. However, with the Blues winning four and drawing one of five Group E matches, the Premier League outfit will want to maintain their unbeaten record with three points in midweek. On Wednesday, Chelsea welcome Russian side Krasnodar to Stamford Bridge. We have the latest odds and top tips.
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Chelsea Preview – Stroll in the park for Lampard’s Blues?
Chelsea have been excellent in Europe so far this season. Since a 0-0 draw with Sevilla at Stamford Bridge back in October, the Blues have won four in a row in Champions League Group E.
On matchday two, Chelsea beat Krasnodar 4-0 in front of over 10,000 spectators in Russia, which they followed up with two wins over Rennes to book their place in the last 16. Olivier Giroud, who netted the late winner at Roazhon Park, was on fire in Seville last week. The Frenchman scored a staggering four goals to give Chelsea a resounding 4-0 win over Sevilla to win the group.
Frank Lampard’s boys, who are just two points off top spot in the Premier League, have won eight and drawn one of their last nine across all competitions. Also, the Blues have lost just one of 18 league and cup matches (in 90 minutes) so far this season. The Londoners should extend their unbeaten run with another three points in Europe on Tuesday.
Krasnodar Preview – Tough evening in London awaits for the Russians?
Murad Musayev’s Krasnodar were without doubt the weak link in Group E before a ball was kicked, but the Russian side have certainly held their own so far. The Black-Greens have lost all three games against Sevilla and Chelsea, but they have taken four points from the two fixtures with Rennes.
The Bulls started their Champions League group journey back in October with a hard-fought 1-1 draw with Rennes at Roazhon Park. Krasnodar then beat the French side at the Krasnodar Stadium last week, with Marcus Berg scoring the only goal of the game after 71 minutes.
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Krasnodar will enjoy the occasion at Stamford Bridge on Tuesday, but Chelsea will be formidable opponents for Musayev’s men.
Chelsea vs Krasnodar Betting Advice
Chelsea were outstanding in the reverse fixture at the Krasnodar Stadium back in October. Callum Hudson-Odoi gave the Blues a first-half lead eight minutes before the break. The score remained 1-0 until the 76th minute, with late goals from Timo Werner, Hakim Ziyech and Christian Pulisic adding gloss to the scoreline.
Key Facts – Chelsea vs Krasnodar Betting Tip
- The game between the pair in October was the first ever meeting
- Chelsea have won eight and drawn one of their last nine league and cup matches
- Only three clubs have scored more Champions League goals than Chelsea so far this season
Chelsea have already won the group, but the Londoners will be targeting another big Champions League victory on Tuesday. Check out the tempting odds of 15/8 for the Blues to win -2.
Giroud, who netted four times in Spain last week, has been in red-hot goal-scoring form of late, scoring an incredible eight goals in his last six appearances for club and country. Back the Frenchman to net first on Tuesday at 15/4.
The best betting odds for Chelsea vs Krasnodar
Chelsea to win: 2/7 at Bet365
Draw: 19/4 at Bet365
Krasnodar to win: 9/1 at Bet365
