On Tuesday 20 October, Chelsea faces Sevilla on Matchday 1 of the Champions League group stage. Both teams will want to start in this group.
Chelsea vs Sevilla FC Free Soccer Tips
Winner of the Europa League during the 2018-2019 season, Chelsea returned to the Champions League last year in a relatively homogeneous group which included Valencia, Ajax and Lille. With 11 points taken, the Blues finished in 2nd place in their group behind Valencia but were taken out in the Round of 16 by the future winner, Bayern Munich, without any mercy (0-3 defeat in the first leg, 4-1 on return). In the league, the Londoners finished the season in an honourable 4th place which allowed them to come back to compete in this competition. This season, the London team, reinforced by ambitious recruitment, is currently blowing hot and cold in the league. 7th in the Premier League with a record of 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 defeat, the Blues remain on a division of points conceded at home against Southampton last weekend (3-3).
For its part, Sevilla FC returned to the Europa League, its favourite competition, last year, and shone again. Indeed, the Andalusians have in turn dismissed all of their opponents before taking the measure of Inter in the final last August (3-2). Still as strong in this C3, the Sevillians have won their 6th title in this competition. The Andalusians also stood out in La Liga by securing a place among the top 4 behind the Spanish greats Real Madrid, Barcelona and Atlético Madrid. In the start of the 2020/2021 season, Julen Lopetegui’s men started well by avoiding defeat in the first 3 days (2 wins and 1 draw). After taking a good point in Barcelona (1-1), they suffered their first hitch of the season in Granada last weekend (1-0).
The workforce for Chelsea vs Sevilla FC
Banned from recruiting for 2 mercatos, Chelsea took advantage of this period to integrate young players who are now an integral part of the team (James, Tomori, Mount, Hudson-Odoi, Abraham). Again free to buy players, the Blues have made great financial efforts to enlist goalkeeper Mendy (Rennes), defenders Thiago Silva (PSG) and Chilwell (Leicester), midfielders Havertz (Leverkusen) and Ziyech (Ajax) and striker Werner (Leipzig). On the other hand, the ageing Willian (Arsenal) and Pedro (Roma) were sold while the English internationals Barkley (Aston Villa) and Loftus-Cheek (Fulham) were loaned. Friable behind, the Blues, however, display a very interesting attacking potential.
During the offseason, Sevilla FC could not keep his left side Reguilon (end of loan) and his Argentinian playing master Banega. The Andalusians, on the other hand, have strengthened themselves by recruiting midfielders Rakitic (Barcelona) and Oscar Rodriguez (Real Madrid), defenders Rekik (Hertha Berlin) and Acuna (Sporting) and winger Idriddi (AZ Alkmaar). Julen Lopetegui relies heavily on a very solid central hinge made up of Koundé and Diego Carlos. In front, the talent is not lacking with the wingers Ocampos and Suso and the striker De Jong.
The compositions for Chelsea vs Sevilla FC
Chelsea’s probable lineup:
Mendy – Azpilicueta, Thiago Silva, Zouma, Chilwell – Kanté, Jorginho – Hudson-Odoi, Havertz, Werner – Abraham.
Absent:
Uncertain:
The planned tactical disposition (4-2-3-1):
Mendy
Azpilicueta – Thiago Silva – Zouma – Chilwell
Kanté – Jorginho
Hudson-Odoi – Havertz – Werner
Abraham
The probable composition of Seville:
Bounou – Navas, Koundé, Diego Carlos, Acuna – Rakitic, Fernando, Joan Jordan – Ocampos, De Jong, Suso.
Absent:
Uncertain:
The planned tactical disposition (4-3-3):
Bounou
Navas – Koundé – Diego Carlos – Acuna
Rakitic – Fernando – Joan Jordan
Ocampos – De Jong – Suso
The history of the confrontations Chelsea vs Sevilla FC
This will be the first time the two teams have met in recent history.
Key statistics for the match Chelsea vs Sevilla FC
The market for both teams scored was found in 75% of the last 4 games played by Chelsea.
Playing at home on 20/21, the blues scored a total of 13 goals in 4 games.
In 60% of the last 5 games played by the Sevilla team, the market for both teams has been fulfilled.
In 3 games outside Sevilla, in the new season, Lopetegui’s team conceded more than 0.5 goals 100% of the time.
The meeting will take place behind closed doors.
Chelsea vs Sevilla FC Free Soccer Tips
This will be a match that opens the hostilities of Group E of the Champions League, where Chelsea and Sevilla gather the main arguments to fight for the qualification for the round of 16. Playing at home, the English should have the greatest initiative of offensive play and demonstrate the ability to overcome the Spanish defence, even for the good moment that Timo Werner and Havertz are going through. On the other hand, Sevilla is excellent in an offensive transition, an aspect where, defensively, Chelsea suffered a lot.
Betting Tips: Both teams to score
Odds: 1.70
