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Week five of the UEFA Champions League presents a long list of fascinating fixtures as the biggest names from across the continent go head-to-head.
You’ll find our best bets from midweek on Flashscore News, including Man City vs Bayer Leverkusen, PSG vs Tottenham, and Arsenal vs Bayern Munich. On this page, we focus on Barcelona’s trip to London.
Chelsea enjoy home advantage as they shoot for a third win in five games, extending their unbeaten run to three matches.
The Blues are a force when playing before their adoring fans, but know they’ll be pushed hard by a star-studded opponent that’s already above them in the leaderboard. A home win would prove that Chelsea are contenders for the UCL crown.
Barcelona jet into the UK capital searching for win number three. The La Liga giants have two wins and a draw from four starts, and that’s enough for a playoff place at present.
Barcelona sit 11th in the pecking order, but understand they must continue to pick up points if they are to break into the top eight and secure their place in the finals. There’s all to play for here.
Chelsea vs Barcelona tips
Under 3.5 goals @ 4/5 (bet365)
Chelsea or draw @ 2/5 (bet365)
Estevao to score @ 9/4 (bet365)
Odds courtesy of bet365. Correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Back fewer than four goals
Our first selection at the iconic Stamford Bridge is for Chelsea vs Barcelona to end with fewer than four goals from both teams combined.
You’ll find this bet in the total goals market. Simply scroll to the 3.5 goals line, and click the odds attached to under 3.5 to add to your bet slip. Input your desired stake, check, and confirm. Your wager is now live and ready to follow.
Looking at some of Chelsea’s recent performances in England and on the continent, under 3.5 goals is a strong approach.
The Blues beat Wolves 3-0 here before the international break. They also won 1-0 across the city at Tottenham, lost 2-1 when Sunderland came calling, and edged Liverpool by the odd goal in three. The stats and trends support our bet.
Switching to Barcelona, the Spaniards lost 2-1 at Real Madrid, beat Girona 2-1, and were beaten 2-1 by PSG last month.
The Chelsea vs Barcelona head-to-head scores show a bet on under 3.5 goals would’ve boosted your balance in five of the previous six. That includes a memorable 3-0 win for Hansi Flick’s team at the Camp Nou when these rivals last met.
Tip: Under 3.5 goals @ 4/5 (bet365)
Bet explanation: If this match ends with fewer than four goals scored by both clubs combined, you’ll beat the bookies.
Blues on the double chance
Moving to our second bet, and we’re throwing our weight behind the locals. Backing Chelsea in the double chance market means you’ll snag a return if the Brits avoid defeat.
A draw pays the same as a home win, with the double chance market covering you for both outcomes. The locals are an improving side and fancy their chances of taking three points.
Chelsea’s Champions League form shows they opened with a 3-1 defeat at Bayern Munich, but quickly improved. The Premier League side then beat Benfica 1-0 here thanks to an own goal from Rios, before seeing Joao Pedro sent off in stoppage time for a second bookable offence.
Chelsea surprised many when they thrashed Ajax and drew with Qarabag.
Barcelona haven’t been perfect themselves, offering bettors hope of landing the Chelsea or draw bet. The La Liga stars struggled past Newcastle at St James’ Park, before losing 2-1 to PSG in Spain.
Flick’s team bounced, taking their frustrations out on Olympiakos, but managed a share of the spoils at Club Brugge. They’re far from reliable.
Tip: Chelsea or draw @ 2/5 (bet365)
Bet explanation: If Chelsea avoid defeat on Tuesday, you’ll land your double chance bet.
Estevao’s scoring form to continue
Looking for a bet at bigger odds? We’ve saved the best for last. In our final pick at the Bridge, we’re taking Brazilian striker Estevao to get amongst the goals.
It doesn’t matter if the Chelsea forward scores first to break the deadlock or nets a winner with the last passage of play. As long as Estevao scores, your bet wins. I’m confident we’ll get a run for our money.
Estevao arrives in decent form. The 18-year-old has a bright future in the sport, but has shown only flashes of his potential so far.
Everyone connected to the home dressing room hopes he continues to improve and can fire his team into the knockout stages. Estevao returns from the international break having scored twice for the Samba Boys in friendlies.
Estevao delighted fans with the first goal in a 2-0 win for Brazil over Senegal. He netted a quickfire double when bagging an equaliser from the penalty spot against Tunisia.
During his time wearing the blue of Chelsea, he found the net against Qarabag, Wolves, Ajax, and Liverpool. The man from Franca has the composure and instinct to score in big games.
Tip: Estevao to score anytime @ 9/4 (bet365)
Bet explanation: If Estevao scores anytime during Tuesday’s game against Barcelona, you’ll make a profit.
Chelsea vs Barcelona odds
Barcelona win @ 19/10 (bet365)
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The odds, correct at the time of publication, are subject to change.