Henry Roldán
The Champions League always gives us unforgettable moments and in its return to action, the round of 16 clash between Borussia Dortmund vs Chelsea represents for both clubs the first meeting in their long history.
The Germans reached this stage after finishing second in Group G ahead of Sevilla and behind Manchester City. For their part, the English side dominated Group E with 13 points and just one defeat against Dinamo Zagreb.
Without further ado, at JefeBet we bring you the best preview of the stellar match between Borussia Dortmund vs Chelsea.
Predictions, Odds, and Betting Preview for the Borussia Dortmund vs Chelsea Champions League Round of 16 First Leg Game on February 15, 2023.
- Where: Signal Iduna Park, Dortmund, Germany
- When: Wednesday, February 15, 2023, 3:00 PM E.T.
- Moneyline: Borussia Dortmund (+148) / Tie (+240) / Chelsea (+210).
- Asian Handicap: Borussia Dortmund (-0.25, +107) / Chelsea (+0.25, -134).
- Over/Under (2.5): Over (-104) / Under (-121).
- Both teams score: Yes (-132) / No (+105).
All odds shown are courtesy of Unibet.
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Borussia Dortmund Preview
Borussia Dortmund comes into the match at an unbeatable moment, not only because of its good performance in the Bundesliga, but also because its opponent is not playing well. The team led by Edin Terzić qualified for this stage after finishing second in a very difficult group with Manchester City and Sevilla.
The key for them was their performance at home, where they did not lose in three games and even drew 0-0 with the powerful City, a match that practically secured them a place in the round of 16.
These numbers are not surprising, as their home ground has been a real fortress in the German tournament, where they have not lost for seven games and have conceded just nine goals in nine matches.
They are currently on a run of five Bundesliga wins and with 40 points after 20 games are just three behind league leaders Bayern Munich. For this game, striker Youssoufa Moukoko and defender Mateu Morey will not be available
Possible lineup (4-5-1): Gregor Kobel, Julian Ryerson, Raphael Guerreiro, Nico Schlotterbeck, Mats Hummels, Emre Can, Marco Reus, Giovanni Reyna, Julian Brandt, Jude Bellingham, Sebastien Haller.
Betting on Chelsea
Chelsea need to wake up quickly from their lethargy on the field, especially after spending over €300 million on signings during the winter transfer window that has just recently closed. Despite finishing top of their Champions League group ahead of Milan, the Blues will be facing a difficult challenge in the continental competition. They have to overcome a tough obstacle in the midst of a rather negative run.
With three consecutive draws and just two wins in their last seven Premier League games, Graham Potter’s side are 10 points away of the Champions League places in tenth place with 31 points. Lack of goals has been the team’s main problem, scoring just seven goals in their last 12 games played and being the seventh-lowest scoring club in the Premier League with just 23 goals. Away from home, the situation is not much different, as they have gone six games without a win away from home, with three draws and three defeats.
Anything else? Yes, Chelsea is a walking hospital. In addition to N’golo Kanté, Edouard Mendy and Christian Pulisic, Wesley Fofana, Mateo Kovacic, Raheem Sterling and Denis Zakaria are likely to miss the match.
Possible lineup (4-2-3-1): Kepa Arrizabalaga; Reece James, Ben Chilwell, Thiago Silva, Kalidou Koulibaly; Ruben Loftus-Cheek, Enzo Fernández; Mason Mount, Mykhailo Mudryk, João Félix; Kai Havertz.
JefeBet Prediction
On Wednesday, the situation seems to favor Borussia Dortmund. The Germans are not only playing at home, where they have played very well throughout the campaign, but they are in a great moment and arrive with the bulk of their squad in perfect condition.
On the other side Chelsea are struggling in the Premier League. In addition to their poor performance on the road, the lack of goals is a real concern for a team that finds it almost impossible to turn a match around when they are on disadvantage in the scoreboard.
Prediction: Borussia Dortmund to win (DOR 2 – CHE 1).
