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Enzo Maresca’s side have bounced back impressively, following it up with back-to-back wins over Wolves and Spurs to restore confidence ahead of their Champions League trip to Azerbaijan.
Their opponents, Qarabag, have been one of the surprise packages of this year’s competition. The Azerbaijani champions have already doubled their points tally from their previous league phase campaign, with two wins from three.
But they now face a Chelsea side who are in free-flowing form and look to make it three wins on the bounce in the Champions League.
Qarabag v Chelsea tips
• Chelsea to win - 9/25 with Bet365
• Over 2.5 goals - 53/100 with Bet365
• Both teams to score – 3/4 with Bet365
Odds courtesy of bet365. Correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Chelsea to win - 9/25 with Bet365
Given both history and current form, Chelsea are rightful favourites at 9/25 with Bet365. The Blues have won six of their last seven matches in all competitions and have scored in every European outing under Maresca, an extraordinary record of 23 consecutive matches finding the net.
In previous meetings against Qarabag, Chelsea won 6-0 and 4-0, part of a run where they’ve scored 21 goals and conceded just once in seven games against Azerbaijani opposition.
With the Blues’ young attack finding fluency again and Qarabag historically struggling at this level, Chelsea look well-placed to take all three points in Baku once more.
Bet explanation: This bet wins if Chelsea beat Qarabag regardless of the score.
Over 2.5 goals
This fixture has a strong case for goals. Chelsea have averaged almost three goals per game in continental competition under Maresca and scored six of their seven Champions League goals this season before half-time.
Qarabag, meanwhile, have scored 2+ goals in four of their last five European home games, showing they can contribute to the tally, even against stronger opposition.
They’ve also improved going forward domestically, finding the net 18 times in their last 11 outings.
With Chelsea expected to press high and Qarabag likely to counter, the 53/100 odds on Bet365 for over 2.5 goals looks like solid value for a lively European night.
Bet explanation: This bet wins if at least three goals are scored in the game between Qarabag and Chelsea.
Both teams to score
While Chelsea have been clinical going forward, they’ve also shown signs of vulnerability on their travels in Europe, losing their last three Champions League away games and conceding in each.
Qarabag are unbeaten in five home fixtures (W4, D1), keeping five straight clean sheets domestically, but their open style in European matches suggests they’ll test the Chelsea defence at least once.
Leandro Andrade, who has scored all five of his goals this season in Europe, is likely to pose the biggest threat for the hosts. With Chelsea’s attacking approach leaving space in transition and Qarabag confident at home, both teams to score at 3/4 with Bet365 feels a likely outcome.
Tip: Both teams to score @ 3/4
Bet explanation: This bet wins if each of Qarabag and Chelsea score at least one goal.
Qarabag v Chelsea odds
• Qarabag: 15/2 with Bet365
• Draw: 4/1 with Bet365
• Chelsea: 9/25 with Bet365
Odds, correct at the time of publication, are subject to change.
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