Zenit vs Chelsea: prediction for the Champions League match

2021-12-08 18:45
Champions League

2021-12-08 18:45:01
Champions League

The only face-to-face meeting between teams took place in September, within the first round of the Champions League group stage. Then Chelsea won with a score of 1:0 in London. The only goal in the 69th minute was scored by Lukaku. By the way, some time ago he was injured and missed a number of games. But recently he recovered and can take part in the upcoming meeting.

Zenit

In the fifth round Manchester United beat their offender in the Europa League final for the second time and came out on top in the group. Before this match, the Mancunians gained three wins and 10 tournament points, which brought 10 points and the first position in the group. Failure overtook the team in the League Cup, where the Red Devils were unable to cope with West Ham. The team was unable to maintain its position in the standings of the English Premier League, where, after a series of defeats the management dismissed Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. In the last match on the field “Manchester United” brought a new mentor, who was appointed Ralf Rangnick. The debut of the German specialist turned out to be successful. His players pleased the coach with a victory over the difficult Crystal Palace (1:0). To date, the hosts have recorded seven victories and three peaceful outcomes in 15 rounds, which correspond to 24 points and sixth position. It is impossible not to note the line of attack, which differed 25 times, while allowing the same amount. Varane, Pogba, Cavani, Lingard, Martial and Shaw will not be able to play today.

Chelsea

In the fifth round of the current UEFA Champions League group stage, Chelsea defeated Juventus Turin (4:0) and managed to come out on top in Quartet N. It is impossible not to note the scoring indicators of the team, which scored an average of two goals. In the English Premier League tournament, Thomas Tuchel’s wards scored 10 victories and three peaceful outcomes after 15 rounds, which corresponds to 33 points and third place. “Pensioners” were in the lead until the last round, but an unexpected defeat from West Ham (2:3) deprived the capital of the first position. The English team is second in the league in terms of performance, having 35 goals scored, of which five goals are scored by Mount. Before the Hammer fiasco, the Blues drew 1:1 with Manchester United and beat Watford with a score of 2:1 on the first day of winter. Today Havertz, Alonso, Chilwell, Kovacic and Kante, who has a knee injury, will not be able to enter the field.

Prediction

Everything has been decided for Zenit in the group stage, but the prestige of the Russian club and decent prize money are at stake. In case of failure, Chelsea could lose the first position, which is unlikely to be a big tragedy for the guests. We believe that today teams will not force events, while at the same time they will please with open attacking football. We expect the successful implementation of the created scoring chances. Our prediction is that both will score and we bet on it using the 1xBet betting line with odds 1.93. Zenit is leaving the Champions League and in the last game they do not mind getting rating points and decent prize money. We believe that with the support of the stands and a great desire, the Russian champion is able to please, especially since the opponent is St. Petersburg in the teeth. The second bet is the victory of Zenit for 6.80. Place a bet on the line of 1xBet with odds of 1.93. Promo code for registration - ODDS2WIN.

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