Champions League: Salzburg v Chelsea Preview
- Tom Kimsey
- Oct 25, 2022
- 2 min read
By Tom Kimsey
Salzburg v Chelsea
17:45 @ Red Bull Arena
Salzburg (15/4) Draw (11/4) Chelsea (3/4)
Key Stats:
Champions League 2022/23 Stats | Salzburg | Chelsea |
|---|---|---|
Goals Per Game | 1.00 | 1.50 |
Goals Conceded Per Game | 0.75 | 0.50 |
Average Possession Per Game | 40.25% | 60% |
Passing Accuracy Per Game | 73% | 88.50% |
Yellow cards Per Game | 2.00 | 2.25 |
Corners Per Game | 3.25 | 4.00 |
Fouls committed Per Game | 12.50 | 13.50 |
Offsides Per Game | 3.25 | 4.00 |
Shots Per Game | 13.25 | 13.75 |
Shots on Target Per Game | 3.75 | 4.25 |
The top two in group E go head to head knowing that a win for either side guarantees them a place in the knockout stages of the Champions League.
Salzburg will be confident that they can pick up a result following their point at Stamford Bridge last month, and with a streak of 17 games without defeat, The Austrian team will be brimming with confidence against a Chelsea side that come into the game recently frustrated against Man United.
Potter remains undefeated since joining Chelsea (W5, D3), and will be looking to break the trend of drawing every game with Salzburg (Played 3 Drawn 3).
Somewhat contrary to recent Champions League seasons, Salzburg have been very compact this season. With Under 2.50 goals in all four of their fixtures so far. Similarly, Chelsea have seen under 2.50 goals in six of Potter's eight games so far. In what will be a tightly contested affair, you can back under 2.50 goals @ 10/11 with QUINNBET here.
With goals being an unlikely outcome of this game, the main battles will be in the middle of the park. Salzburg Midfielder Nicolas Capaldo has received 2 cards in his 3 Champions League appearances this season, and with 10 fouls (3.33 per game) I expect him to be in the thick of it once again. With individual player to be booked markets lacking any value, I like the look of Salzburg to receive over 3.50 cards @ 3/1. Although averaging 2.00 cards per game so far this campaign, the did receive 4 cards in the reverse fixture. Salzburg, knowing that a point or more will be vital in progression, we can expect a no-nonsense approach in what is likely to be a game devoid of much goalmouth action.
My Best Bets:
Under 2.50 Goals: 10/11
Salzburg to receive over 2.50 cards: 1/1
Salzburg to receive over 3.50 cards: 3/1
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