Chelsea and Borussia Dortmund face off on Tuesday in the UEFA Champions League in the second leg of their Round of 16 at Stamford Bridge.
Chelsea vs Borussia Dortmund Odds
Chelsea sits as the favorite sitting at -110 while Dortmund is the underdog sitting at +295. The total in this game sits at 2.5 goals with the over paying out at -115.
Chelsea vs Borussia Dortmund Previous Matchups
Dortmund currently leads on aggregate 1-0. Karim Adeyemi scored in the 63rd minute for Dortmund, and that was the difference to take the 1-0 victory. Dortmund had 47 percent of the possession and two shots on target. Chelsea had 53 percent of the possession and eight shots on target.
Chelsea Betting Preview
Chelsea’s offense has been an issue heading into this game, but they are coming off a victory on Saturday. Wesley Fofana scored in the 53rd minute for Chelsea to secure the victory. The defense was good not giving up a goal. Chelsea had 58 percent of the possession and three shots on target. Armando Broja, Edouard Mendy, Cesar Azpilicueta, and Thiago Silva are all still dealing with long-term injuries and they aren’t going to be able to go in this game. Christian Pulisic is healthy enough to be picked for selection, and he could go in this game. In this game, Chelsea needs to find a way to get the offense going here. Make sure to check out Tuesday’s other game between Benfica and Club Brugge.
Borussia Dortmund Betting Preview
On Friday, Borussia faced off against RB Leipzig and they were able to secure a 2-1 victory. Marco Rues scored in the 21st minute and Emre Can scored in the 39th minute to secure the victory. They had 38 percent of the possession and three shots on target. Julian Ryerson is suspended for this game, and he’s not going to be able to go in this game. Youssoufa Moukoko is also banged up and he’s not going to be able to play here.
Shane’s Free Pick
Don’t be shocked if there are zero goals scored in this game. Chelsea’s offense has been an issue heading into this game, but their defense has been strong, and that will continue to be the case here. Look for both teams to struggle with quality scoring chances, and this game will stay under the total. Back Under 1.5 goals to cash.