The UEFA Champions League Round of 16 continues Wednesday, February 15, 2023, with Borussia Dortmund taking on Chelsea in the first leg at Signal Iduna Park in Dortmund, Germany, so we have prepared the best betting pick and tips along with the latest odds update.
Dortmund – Chelsea Betting Tip, Prediction & Odds (15.2.2023)
The fans are anticipating an exciting battle between a couple of former European champions. According to bet365 Sportsbook, Chelsea is listed at 17.00 odds to lift the trophy in 2023, whereas Dortmund is a huge dog at 51.00 odds.
Dortmund vs. Chelsea: Initial Situation
BVB finished the Champions League group phase second in Group G with nine points out of six matches (W2, D3, L1) and a 10:5 goal difference. They were five points behind Manchester City and four above Sevilla. On the other side, Chelsea topped Group E with 13 points (W4, D1, L1) and a 10:4 goal difference, three points ahead of AC Milan.
Dortmund Stats & Form
The Black and Yellows have been perfect since the World Cup break. They are riding a six-game winning streak following Saturday’s 2-0 road victory over Werder Bremen in the German Bundesliga. During that stretch, Dortmund has scored 17 goals while yielding six in return.
The 19-year-old midfielder Jude Bellingham is arguably Dortmund’s best player. He’s accounted for ten goals and six assists in 27 appearances this season, while the 18-year-old forward Youssoufa Moukoko has six goals and six dishes on his account. Head coach Edin Terzic can count on all important first-team players and will field his best eleven in the first leg against Chelsea.
Chelsea Stats & Form
The Blues have drawn three straight games including a couple of goalless ties against Liverpool on the road and Fulham at home. Last Saturday, Chelsea earned a 1-1 draw at West Ham, and the Blues are now winless in eight straight outings on the road in all competitions. Their last road win came in October when the Blues beat Salzburg 2-1 in the Champions League.
Head coach Graham Potter has serious selection problems and could miss eight players in the first leg against Dortmund. Raheem Sterling is questionable to play, while the other seven guys will almost certainly remain sidelined, including Christian Pulisic, N’Golo Kante, and Edouard Mendy. Keep your eyes on the 23-year-old attacking midfielder Kai Havertz, who has six goals in 29 appearances this season.
Dortmund – Chelsea: Head-to-Head
Borussia Dortmund and Chelsea have never met before, not even in a friendly.
Dortmund – Chelsea Odds
BVB is a young and talented team, and given the Blues’ injury problems, the bookies expect Dortmund to come out on top. Chelsea opened as a slight 2.40 fave, but that went up to 2.85 by the time of writing. When it comes to the totals, the bookies are not sure what to think about this game, setting 1.90 odds on both Over and Under 2.5 Goals.
The Blues have struggled all season long. They are sitting at the ninth spot in the English Premier League at the moment which tells you a lot about their form. I’ve mentioned their awful record on the road, so give me Dortmund to win at 2.55 on Unibet Sportsbook. BVB lacks experience, but Edin Terzic’s boys have been outstanding over the last few weeks and will be fired up to prove their worth on the big stage. Terzic prefers to play direct, attacking football, while Graham Potter will take a cautious approach in the first leg away from home. Hereof, I don’t feel comfortable with the totals.
Betting tip and prediction: Dortmund – Chelsea (15.2.2023)