Wednesday 30/04/2014, 21:00, Champions League, Semifinals, Chelsea vs Atletico Madrid
Chelsea vs Atletico Madrid Betting Preview
Chelsea did it before and the fans are confident that the Blues can secure qualification in the second leg, so they plan on turning Stamford Bridge into a fortress. Their favorites failed to score a goal on the road so they can't afford to concede one either, something easier said than done against Atletico Madrid. Jose Mourinho defended brilliantly and will do the same tonight unless the visitors get ahead early in the game
Chelsea vs Atletico Madrid Betting Odds
At Bet365
Chelsea 2.30, Draw 3.30, Atletico Madrid 3.50
Chelsea vs Atletico Madrid Betting Tips
Mourinho announced his intention of resting key players over the weekend and did exactly that, but even without some of its key players on the pitch, Chelsea scored a big win. By prevailing on the road, they remain within striking distance of Liverpool, while giving Manchester City the initiative to win the title.
Chelsea have only theoretical chances to claim the prize for themselves, but winning the Champions League for the second time in three years is quite possible. At the time of writing, bookies credit them with odds of 4.50 to win the competition, but these numbers will improve if they get past Atletico Madrid.
Hazard is still injured and now that Cech joined him on the disabled list, Chelsea can't afford to allow a goal in the first half. The visitors will stick to the same starting formation they used one week ago and delivered victory over Valencia, with Diego Costa and David Villa to spearhead the offensive. The two strikers have scored a combined 40 goals, which makes them the most effective pair in Primera Division.
Key Facts
- Except for the stunning 1-2 defeat to Sunderland that Mourinho blames on referees, Chelsea hasn't lost a home game in more than 8 months.
- The two teams met four times and split the points, with two games ending as draws while the winners scored 4 goals in each of the other two matches.
Chelsea vs Atletico Madrid Betting Prediction
Chelsea is the more experienced side and Mourinho is the coach that turned them into a highly competitive team. They don't have Atletico's offensive prowess and the injuries to key players have hurt their chances, but even so the Blues are force to be reckoned with. At Stamford Bridge, they should be capable of scoring a goal while keeping a clean sheep, but risk averse punters should simply back them to win at odds of 2.30 with Bet365.
Bet: Chelsea @ 2.30 with Bet365
