Chelsea vs Barcelona kick-off, date & TV info
Date Tuesday, November 25
Kick-off 8pm
Venue Stamford Bridge, London
Competition Champions League
TV Amazon Prime Video
Chelsea host Barcelona in a heavyweight Champions League clash at Stamford Bridge on Tuesday night and the Blues go into the game in great form.
Enzo Maresca’s men have won five of their last six Premier League matches but they face a Barca side featuring brilliant Spain winger Lamine Yamal and prolific striker Robert Lewandowski.
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Chelsea vs Barcelona betting tips & predictions
Best bet
Chelsea to win & both teams to score
2pts 13-5 bet365
Player cards
Moises Caicedo to be shown a card
5-2 BoyleSports, Coral, Ladbrokes
Longshot
Enzo Fernandez to be first goalscorer
14-1 bet365
Chelsea vs Barcelona preview
Chelsea and Barcelona developed an intense Champions League rivalry in the early years of the 21st century and Tuesday’s league-phase clash at Stamford Bridge should be another cracker.
The teams met ten times between 2005 and 2012, winning two knockout ties apiece, and the highlights reel features memorable goals from Barca stars Ronaldinho and Andres Iniesta plus Chelsea’s John Terry, Frank Lampard, Ramires and Fernando Torres.
Their most recent meeting came in March 2018, when Lionel Messi scored three times in Barca’s 4-1 aggregate last-16 win, but Chelsea go into the rematch in fine form.
Lamine Yamal and Raphinha inspired Barca’s run to the semi-finals last season when they lost 7-6 on aggregate to Inter in a sensational tie.
Would the manner of that defeat lead to a more pragmatic approach from coach Hansi Flick? Not a chance. Barca kicked off this term’s European campaign with a 2-1 win at Newcastle and a 2-1 home defeat to injury-hit holders Paris Saint-Germain.
They thumped ten-man Olympiakos 6-1 on matchday three before showcasing their strengths and weaknesses in a 3-3 draw at Club Brugge in which they hit the woodwork three times.
Chelsea flopped as 1-3 favourites in a 2-2 draw away to Qarabag but they have been ruthless in the Premier League, winning five of their last six games including Saturday’s 2-0 victory at Burnley.
Facing Barcelona three days after Burnley might be a bit of a culture shock but Enzo Maresca’s men are worthy favourites to take three points.
A depleted Barca midfield unit may well leave their defence even more exposed than usual and the Blues are coping well without injured forward Cole Palmer.
Keeping a clean sheet against Barcelona could be beyond Chelsea but they are an appealing bet to win with both teams scoring.
Barca’s last three away trips in La Liga produced a 4-1 defeat at Sevilla, a 2-1 loss at Real Madrid and a 4-2 win at Celta Vigo, who scored twice in the first half.
Caicedo’s destructive qualities may be required
Moises Caicedo was rested for Chelsea’s league fixture at Burnley but he should be at the heart of the action on Tuesday.
Caicedo, booked in three of his last four appearances in all competitions, could have a busy night breaking up Barca’s counter-attacks and the odd tactical foul may be required.
In-form Fernandez could stun Barca early on
His midfield partner Enzo Fernandez is worth a bet to open the scoring as he averages a healthy 2.2 shots per game in the Premier League this season.
On Monday, Maresca described the Argentina international as “a fundamental part of what we are trying to do” and the in-form Fernandez, who scored at Turf Moor on Saturday, should be on penalties for the Blues.
Chelsea vs Barcelona Bet Builder
Both teams to score
There have been goals at both ends in ten of Barcelona’s last 11 matches in all competitions including a chaotic 3-3 draw at Club Brugge on matchday four of the Champions League.
Lamine Yamal to assist a goal
Yamal’s duel with Spain teammate Marc Cucurella is a fascinating subplot and the brilliant Barca winger has registered ten assists in 13 starts for club and country this season.
Enzo Fernandez to have one or more shots on target
The Chelsea midfielder scored his fourth Premier League goal of the campaign at Burnley on Saturday and converted a first-half penalty against Ajax in his last home Champions League outing.
Pays out at 13-2 with bet365
Key stats for Chelsea vs Barcelona
♦ Chelsea have failed to score in only one of their 18 games this season
♦ The Blues have won eight of their last ten league and cup matches
♦ Three of Chelsea’s first four Champions League games this term featured over 3.5 goals
♦ Both teams have scored in ten of Barcelona’s last 11 matches in all competitions
♦ Barca have conceded 11 goals in their last four away fixtures
Chelsea vs Barcelona betting odds
Sign up with bet365 to bet on Chelsea vs Barcelona in the Champions League. Here are the latest odds for Tuesday’s match.
MarketOddsChelsea11-8Barcelona17-10Draw14-5
Odds correct at time of publishing
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Chelsea vs Barcelona team news and predicted line-ups
Chelsea
Cole Palmer remains sidelined along with Romeo Lavia and Levi Colwill. Wesley Fofana and Moises Caicedo should return after being rested at Burnley.
Predicted line-up (4-2-3-1): Sanchez; James, Fofana, Badiashile, Cucurella; Fernandez, Caicedo; Estevao, Pedro, Neto; Delap
Subs: Adarabioyo, Garnacho, Guiu, Santos, Chalobah, Gittens, Gusto
Barcelona
Goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen and midfielders Pedri and Gavi are injured. Raphinha is likely to start on the bench after returning to action at the weekend and Marcus Rashford has recovered from illness.
Predicted line-up (4-3-3): J Garcia; Kounde, Araujo, Cubarsi, Balde; Lopez, De Jong, Olmo; Yamal, Lewandowski, Rashford
Subs: Torres, Raphinha, Martin, E Garcia, Christensen, Casado, D Fernandez
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FAQs
When is Chelsea vs Barcelona in the Champions League?
The match kicks off at 8pm on Tuesday, November 25.
Where is Chelsea vs Barcelona being played?
Tuesday’s game is taking place at Stamford Bridge in London.
Where can I watch Chelsea vs Barcelona?
There is live coverage of Chelsea vs Barcelona on Amazon Prime Video.
What is the match betting for Chelsea vs Barcelona?
Chelsea are 11-8 favourites to beat 17-10 visitors Barcelona and the draw is 14-5.
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