The 2022-23 UEFA Champions League quarterfinal second legs are just around the corner, so we bring you the best Chelsea vs. Real Madrid betting pick along with the latest team stats, news, and odds update.
Chelsea – Real Madrid Betting Tip, Prediction & Odds (18.4.2023)
After a two-goal victory in the first leg at home, Real Madrid head to Stamford Bridge hoping to finish the job without too many problems. On the other side, Chelsea are in a tough situation, and their recent run of form doesn’t promise a lot ahead of Tuesday’s clash.
Chelsea vs. Real Madrid: Initial Situation
Chelsea finished the group stage top of Group E with 13 points (W4, D1, L1) and a 10:4 goal difference. The Blues eliminated Borussia Dortmund 2-1 on aggregate in the Round of 16, winning the second leg 2-0 in front of the home crowd. Real Madrid were first in Group F with 13 points (W4, D1, L1) and a 15:6 goal difference. Los Blancos defeated Liverpool 6-2 on aggregate in the previous round, dismantling the Reds 5-2 in England.
Chelsea Stats & Form
The Blues have been awful domestically all season long. They are winless in five Premier League matches, tallying three defeats in the process. Last Saturday, the Blues lost to Brighton 2-1 at home, and in their previous eight outings at Stamford Bridge in all competitions, Chelsea have registered three losses, three draws, and a pair of wins.
Kai Havertz leads the way for the Blues with nine goals in 40 appearances this season. Raheem Sterling has accounted for seven goals and three assists, while Mason Mount has three goals and six dishes on his season tally. The Blues have filed to find the back of the net in four of their previous five games overall.
Real Madrid Stats & Form
Los Blancos are coming off a 2-0 road victory against Cadiz in Spanish La Liga. It was their fourth win in five matches in all competitions along with a 3-2 home loss to Villarreal in La Liga. During that stretch, Los Blancos have kept their net intact on four occasions while scoring a thumping 16 goals in the process. Real Madrid have posted five wins, a draw, and a loss in their last seven showings on the road.
Karim Benzema is Loa Blancos’ leading scorer this season, and the veteran striker has bagged 26 goals across 34 appearances in all competitions. Vinicius Junior has 21 goals and 16 dishes on his account, while Rodrygo has recorded 11 goals and ten assists in 45 apps.
Chelsea – Real Madrid: Head-to-Head
Last Wednesday, Real Madrid beat Chelsea 2-0 in the first leg at Santiago Bernabeu. Karim Benzema gave Los Blancos an early lead, while Vinicius Junior notched a couple of dishes. Chelsea played the final 30 minutes with a man down, as Benjamin Chilwell was sent off. The Blues have recorded two wins, four losses, and a draw in their previous seven meetings with Real Madrid dating back to 2013.
Chelsea – Real Madrid Odds
Los Blancos are listed as slight 2.40 road favorites at bet365 Sportsbook. Despite the Blues’ awful run of form, the bookmakers are expecting to see a tight battle in the second leg. Over 2.5 Goals pays 1.85 at Unibet Sportsbook, and Both Teams to Score YES sits at 1.70 on BetVictor Sportsbook.
Los Blancos outshot the Blues 18-8 in the first leg and fully deserved a two-goal victory. I’m looking for more of the same in the second leg, so give me Real Madrid to win. Chelsea’s offense has struggled mightily all season, whereas Real Madrid’s attack has done a good job. With Karim Benzema and Vinicius Junior up front, Real Madrid will torture Chelsea through counter-attacks.
Betting tip and prediction: Chelsea – Real Madrid (18.4.2023)