Tomás Yelmini
While the attention of the soccer world is on the countdown to the Qatar World Cup, club competitions are trying very hard to meet a very tight schedule. The Champions League is one of the competitions that garners the most interest. As a result, Chelsea vs. Milan will be a highly anticipated match between two teams with a strong tradition in such championships.
On the one hand, the English side won the trophy for the last time in 2021, and is facing a new phase with a new manager. On the other hand, the Italian champions, who decades ago enjoyed great prestige in the Champions League, haven’t lifted the trophy since 2007.
This very interesting group stage match, which will take place in London on Wednesday, October 5, 2022, has a special value for the fans. And here at JefeBet, we’ll provide you with all of the information on both sides, as well as odds and predictions, so you don’t miss anything of what (we believe) will happen.
Predictions, Odds, and Betting Preview for the Chelsea vs Milan Champions League Matchday 1 Game on October 05, 2022
- Where: Stamford Bridge – London, England
- When: Wednesday, October 5, 2022, 3 PM E.T.
- Moneyline: Chelsea (-135) / Tie (+295) / Milan (+370)
- Asian Handicap: Chelsea (-1, +125), Milan (+1, -170)
- Over/Under (0.5): Over (-3000) / Under (+1100)
- Both teams score: Yes (-120) / No (+100)
All odds shown are courtesy of DraftKings
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Chelsea Preview
Chelsea didn’t have the best start in the Champions League: they are currently in the bottom of Group E, and they had a manager change in the middle of the season. Coached by Thomas Tuchel, they started with a defeat in Croatia against Dinamo Zagreb; then, with Graham Potter at the helm, they drew at home against Salzburg.
In the Premier League, the Blues are doing quite well: they are in fifth place, with four wins in seven games. They have just beaten a tough Crystal Palace on the road and need to win in the Champions League to have a chance of reaching the round of 16, either as second or group leader.
Absentees: N’Golo Kanté, Édouard Mendy.
Doubts: Jorginho.
Possible lineup (4-3-3): Kepa Arrizabalaga; Reece James, Wesley Fofana, Thiago Silva, Ben Chilwell; Mateo Kovacic, Connor Gallagher, Mason Mount; Raheem Sterling, Pierre Emerick Aubameyang, Christian Pulisic.
Milan Preview
Milan are on a firm footing in the Champions League, where they started with a draw in Austria against Salzburg (1-1) and beat Dinamo Zagreb at home (3-1). Although it is the second most important winner of this competition (7 cups), behind Real Madrid, their last achievement was 15 years ago.
With Stefano Pioli at the helm, the reigning Italian champions also got off to a solid start in Serie A with a clear victory over Empoli. Milan is fourth, three points behind the leaders (Napoli and Atalanta), and promises to be a protagonist in the domestic arena as well.
Several injuries have compromised the Diavolo’s chances in this match against Chelsea, but that has not been an obstacle for the Italian side in their quest for a victory.
Absentees: Mike Maignan, Theo Hernandez, Alessandro Florenzi, Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Alexis Saelemaekers, Davide Calabria, Simon Kjaer, Divock Origi.
Possible lineup (4-2-3-1): Ciprian Tatarusanu; Sergiño Dest, Pierre Kalulu, Fikayo Tomori, Fode Ballo-Toure; Sandro Tonali, Ismael Bennacer; Rade Krunic, Charles De Ketelaere, Rafael Leão; Olivier Giroud.
JefeBet Prediction
Although English teams have proven to be a few steps ahead of the Italians in recent years, Chelsea can not promise consistency, especially given that Graham Potter’s cycle has only just begun, and the team is coming from troubled circumstances.
For this reason, at JefeBet we believe that Milan, a more settled and well-oiled team, will be strong even in London and will win the matchup, even with their important injuries.
Prediction: Milan wins 2 to 1.
