Lille v Chelsea Tips & Betting Preview
Following their defeat at home to Valencia in their Champions League opener, then this trip to Lille looks vital for Chelsea considering theyve a double-header against Ajax.
This trip to France could prove tricky, although it remains to be seen whether the Blues end up ruing Ross Barkley penalty.
Lille were given a bit of a football lesson from Ajax in their first game, falling 3-0, but they have not performed on the road domestically either–earning just two points from their four Ligue 1 away games–but at home they also look very powerful.
Les Dogues have won four of their home games –scoring at least twice every time–although Chelsea have bagged eight goals in their past two on the street against Norwich and sailors.
Ultimately (despite keeping a clean sheet from Brighton), Chelsea still seem suspect at the rear, and in Stade Pierre-Mauroy I will watch little to separate the two sides.
Lille are strong at home, Chelsea are likely the side, therefore there is 11/4 a draw surely the drama with the ideal value.
If you want value, backing 1-1 since the score looks a bet.
While Chelsea have certainly not fought before target in recent weeks, Lille have just conceded twice at home this effort, and the high-stakes nature of the game (with both sides now pointless within an already-tough group), implies a certain degree of circumspection is required.
A draw will signify either side live to fight another day.
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