The excitement of the Champions League returns in midweek as Europe’s elite compete in the opening legs of the round of 16. Chelsea’s best route back into the competition will likely come through winning the Champions League this season. Meanwhile, Borussia Dortmund will be aiming to reach a second final since 2010.
Both sides have endured their struggles this term, which is evident in the outright Champions League odds. However, the latest Borussia Dortmund vs Chelsea odds and picks for the fixture this week can be found here.
Borussia Dortmund vs. Chelsea Odds
The Borussia Dortmund odds currently show that they will come into this opening leg as the narrow +145 favorites. Chelsea is currently priced at +190 for the UCL games today. A draw could be a popular alternative for bettors, and that is available at +230.
Both teams to score is likely to be a popular betting choice given the attacking talent on display, and that is priced up at -143. Meanwhile, over 2.5 goals is also odds-on at -110 for the opening leg of this last 16 clash in the Champions League.
Borussia Dortmund vs. Chelsea Matchup Information
Borussia Dortmund vs Chelsea
Location of the Game: Signal Iduna Park, Dortmund, Germany
Date and Time: Wednesday, February 15, 2023. 3:00 PM ET
How To Watch: CBS Sports
Borussia Dortmund vs. Chelsea Betting Preview
Borussia Dortmund
The hosts come into Borussia Dortmund vs Chelsea this week in solid domestic form. They have won each of their previous five in the Bundesliga, and they have certainly made in-roads into Bayern Munich’s lead at the summit.
Dortmund finished second in the Champions League standings in Group G, as they claimed two victories and three draws from six fixtures. Their only defeat was suffered in England, as they were edged out by Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium.
That defeat further highlights the worry that many will have with supporting Dortmund this week, as the German side is winless in their previous ten fixtures against teams from England. Eight of the matches over that period have ended in a defeat. Their latest win against a Premier League side was secured against Tottenham Hotspur with a 2-1 win in the Europa League in March 2016.
Chelsea
Despite a disappointing season from a Chelsea standpoint, they have excelled in the Champions League to this point. They eased through Group E in the first half of the campaign after picking up four wins from six games. Defensively, they were among the best in Europe, as they allowed just four goals.
However, scoring goals has remained among the Chelsea stats that fans have been keen to avoid. The Blues have netted just ten goals in the Champions League so far this term, and have scored just 23 goals in the Premier League. No side in the top half of the English top-flight standings has scored less this term.
Chelsea’s record away to German opposition is decent, as they have won three from eleven visits. Meanwhile, they have picked up three draws. However, the latest of their five defeats over that period was suffered on their previous visit to the nation, as the Blues lost 4-1 to Bayern Munich in August 2020.
Borussia Dortmund vs. Chelsea Betting Picks
The German side’s record against English opposition is extremely concerning before making picks for Borussia Dortmund vs Chelsea. However, there has been a lot to like about their recent form in the Bundesliga, and they come into this fixture after their best run of victories this term.
The same problems remain for Chelsea, as they just don’t have enough quality in the final third to score as many goals as they need to. For that reason, we could see the Blues season effectively coming to an end at this stage of the Champions League over the coming weeks. We expect Dortmund to take a keen hold on this tie on Wednesday, and we could see them landing a 3-1 victory, with English star Jude Bellingham getting himself among the scorers.
- Pick 1: Borussia Dortmund To Win & Both Teams To Score (+375)
- Pick 2: Jude Bellingham To Score Anytime (+450)
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