The second leg of the Champions League Round of 16 will take place in London, UK, on Tuesday, March 7, when the home side will be trying to overcome a 1:0 deficit, so make sure you read the best Chelsea vs. Borussia Dortmund betting pick.
Chelsea – Borussia Dortmund Betting Tip, Prediction & Odds (7.3.2023)
Chelsea are not in a great position prior to this duel with Dortmund, but they managed to get a win following six winless matches, which is a good sign for this Tuesday’s clash. Dortmund are in a way better form, but the hosts are still favorites here.
Chelsea vs. Borussia Dortmund: Initial Situation
Chelsea are struggling in the Premier League this season. The Blues are currently 10th with 34 points (W9, D 7, L9) and a goal difference of 24:25. Graham Potter’s team is even 29 points behind the league leaders Arsenal, and it seems that the only way to play European competitions next season is to win the Champions League. Dortmund are in a much better position when it comes to the German Bundesliga. Namely, the Black and Yellows are fighting with Bayern Munich to win their first title since 2012. At the moment, Dortmund is leveled with Bayern with 49 points (W16, D1, L6) and a 47:28 goal difference, and it looks it’s going to be a two-horse race until the end.
Chelsea Stats & Form
For the first time since January 15, Chelsea managed to win a competitive match as they edged Leeds United 1:0 at Stamford Bridge. Wesley Fofana, of all players, scored a game-winning goal, which should boost Chelsea’s morale for this tilt against Dortmund. It was the first win for the Blues in seven games (D3, L3) and three consecutive defeats.
So far this season, Kai Havertz and Raheem Sterling are the team’s top scorers with six goals apiece. Mason Mount is the top assist producer with six dishes. Manager Graham Potter cannot count on numerous important players. Cesar Azpilicueta (head), N’Golo Kante (hamstring), Thiago Silva (knee), Mason Mount (suspension), Christian Pulisic (knee), and Reece James (thigh) are all out.
Borussia Dortmund Stats & Form
Dortmund are red-hot at the moment. Borussia won each of their previous ten matches and scored at least two goals in eight of them. On the road, Dortmund are on a five-game winning streak. Jude Bellingham is Dortmund’s most valuable player this season with team-high ten goals and six assists in all competitions. Julian Brandt has nine goals and five dishes, while Marco Reus leads the side with seven assists and he also scored six goals.
Borussia will be without Karim Adeyemi (thigh), Donyell Malen (ankle), and Youssoufa Moukoko (ankle) are unavailable to feature on Tuesday.
Chelsea – Borussia Dortmund: Head-to-Head
These rivals have met just once so far, and it was a few weeks ago when Borussia won 1:0 in Dortmund. Karim Adeyemi scored a second-half goal, and although Chelsea were a better team in the second 45 minutes, they failed to score from 19 shots (eight on target).
Chelsea – Borussia Dortmund Odds
According to the bookies, Chelsea are favorites to get a victory on Tuesday. You can bet on the Blues at 1.91 odds (Unibet); a draw is at 3.70 (10bet), while Dortmund’s win can be backed at 4.20 odds (bet365). bet365 is giving the highest odds (1.91) on Over 2.5 goals, but when it comes to Under 2.5 goals, 10bet is your option at 1.95.
One win they recorded against Leeds United could mean a lot to Chelsea, but Dortmund have been in a fantastic form, their best since the start of the season. That said, I seriously doubt the injury-depleted Blues can eliminate Borussia from the Champions League. Chelsea failed to score more than a goal in 2023; the last time they did it was against Bournemouth in December. Considering they need at least two goals to knock Dortmund out, it’s going to be extremely hard. I am not convinced by Chelsea’s defense, which will be without Silva, Azpilicueta, and James, so I am backing thev visitors to score at least a goal here. My bet is BTTS yes at 1.76 odds with Unibet.
Betting tip and prediction: Chelsea – Borussia Dortmund (7.3.2023)