Champions League Betting Tips

Chelsea vs Lille OSC betting tips: Preview, predictions & odds


Over 3 goals (2/1)

Chelsea will fancy their chances of making home advantage count on Tuesday when they face a Lille side who have struggled to keep goals out.

The Blues have averaged almost 2 goals per game in the league this season whilst also netting 13 times in six Champions League matches.

Meanwhile, Lille have conceded an average of 1.4 goals per game in Ligue 1 this season.

Romelu Lukaku to score first (3/1)

Lukaku netted in both Chelsea's Club World Cup as the Blues were crowned world champions.

The striker will be hoping to take advantage of a Lille side who have been weak at the back this campaign.

He is also scored in his last outing in the competition as he found the back of the net against Zenit in Russia.

Match preview: Chelsea vs Lille OSC

Chelsea secured a very late win at Crystal Palace on Saturday to secure a crucial three points.

Hakim Ziyech netted in the 89th-minute  to win it very late on for the Blues.

However, the performance of Thomas Tuchel's side left a lot to be desired.

Chelsea's bid for the title has taken a big hit over the last month with just two wins in their last five matches.

In the Champions League, the west Londoners fell apart in Russia to draw 3-3 and slip out of 1st place.

Lille's poor domestic form

Following their stunning title win last season, a new look Lille side is struggling to replicate such form this term.

Lille are currently sat 11th in Ligue 1 and have won just twice in their last five matches.

Jocelyn Gourvennec's side did however top their Champions League group finishing above RB Salzburg, Sevilla and Wolfsburg.

The French champions won all of their final three games to finish top of Group G.

Chelsea team news

Cesar Azpilicueta is a major doubt for Tuesday's clash with a minor knock.

Mason Mount also remains sidelined with an ankle injury.

Ben Chilwell, Reece James and Callum Hudson-Odoi are all also unavailable.

Lille OSC team news

Angel Gomes is set to miss Tuesday's match.

The forward was forced off with an injury against Metz on the weekend.

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