Real Madrid vs Chelsea Predictions and Betting Tips
The semifinals stage of the UEFA Champions League kicks off this week with Real Madrid hosting Chelsea in the first leg this Tuesday. Read on for our expert tips and predictions.
Both sides have clashed only thrice with Chelsea winning twice and the last game ending in a draw. With none of those clashes being in recent memory, we expect to see a highly-enthralling encounter.
Los Blancos fail to return to the summit
Real Madrid was held to a 0-0 draw in their most recent game at home to Betis. With that, they currently sit in 3rd place behind Barcelona and city rivals Atletico Madrid. On Tuesday, they turn their attention to European football looking to add yet another Champions League trophy to their trophy cabinet. Can they get past Tuchel’s army this Tuesday?
Chelsea go into the top four
Thomas Tuchel’s troops put out yet another brilliant defensive performance in their 1-0 win against West Ham. Timo Werner, to break his goal drought, scored the decisive goal as Chelsea celebrated a win to take them into the top four. With the automatic qualification still in play, they would be looking to keep their options open by getting past Real in the last four.
Real Madrid vs Chelsea Team News
Real Madrid possible starting XI:
Courtois; Carvajal, Varane, Militao, Nacho; Casemiro, Kroos, Modric; Asensio, Benzema, Vinicius Jr
Chelsea possible starting XI:
Mendy; Azpilicueta, Silva, Rudiger; James, Jorginho, Kante, Chilwell; Mount, Werner; Havertz
Real Madrid vs Chelsea Prediction: 1-1
Real Madrid faces Chelsea in a highly- anticipated game in the semifinals of the UCL. The home side hasn’t lost in their last 17 games but that would certainly be put to test this Tuesday along with Chelsea’s ability to shut out their opposition. As such, we would be sitting on the fence for this one with a 1-1 draw.
