Chelsea v Lille
22 February 2000hrs
Football – Europe – Champions League
Pick Lille AH+1.75
Bookmaker Marathonbet
Odds: 1.69 odds taken 0813 GMT, Monday 21 February
Tuesday features action from the Champions League with Chelsea taking on Lille at Stamford Bridge.
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Chelsea Preview – Can Blues make it six on trot?
Chelsea will be bidding for a sixth win on the trot in all competitions when they play host to French side, Lille, in the 1st leg of this round of 16 tie at Stamford Bridge, but it should be noted that two of their previous five wins came in extra-time.
Wins against Plymouth Argyle (FA Cup) and Palmeiras (Club World Cup) were earned in extra-time while only one of Chelsea’s last five wins saw The Blues win by 2 goals or more (Tottenham 2-00.
In addition, Chelsea may have won the previous two meetings against Lille but both were by the single goal by 2-1 margins in both victories.
Lille Preview – Can Lille continue revival?
Despite suffering a heavy 5-1 loss at home to PSG recently in the domestic Ligue 1, Lille have managed to bounce back by recording a 1-0 win away at Montpellier along with a point in a draw with Metz, so the visitors will be in an improved state of mind ahead of this 1st leg clash in London.
On the Champions League front, Lille have won their last three ties on the trot, recording wins against Sevilla, Salzburg and Wolfsburg and these victories will give the visitors a welcome boost prior to this trip to Stamford Bridge.
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Chelsea v Lille
Key Facts – Chelsea v Lille Tip
- Chelsea have won their last 5 games on the trot
- Lille have won their last 3 CL ties on the trot
- Chelsea won 2-1 in both previous 2 meetings v Lille
Chelsea should win this 1st leg but the margin of victory may be smaller than many anticipate.
The best betting odds for Chelsea v Lille
Chelsea to win: 1.32 at Marathonbet
Draw: 5.45 at Marathonbet
Lille to win: 12.00 at Marathonbet
