Chelsea are looking to pull off a Champions League miracle on Tuesday when they welcome Paris Saint-Germain to Stamford Bridge.
The Blues trail 5-2 in the last-16 tie after a late show from the holders at the Parc des Princes last week.
A brace from Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and a strike from Vitinha in the final 20 minutes of the first leg have made things very, very difficult for Liam Rosenior’s men.
But an early goal in front of a raucous Chelsea crowd could change the whole dynamic, and set us up for second-leg drama befitting of club football’s greatest competition.
Check out our full match preview below, and we have picked out some online betting tips based on the latest Champions League odds.
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Where can I watch Chelsea vs Paris Saint-Germain in the UK?
Chelsea vs Paris Saint-Germain will be broadcast live on TNT Sports 2, with kick-off scheduled for 8pm UK time.
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Recent results
Chelsea slipped to a 1-0 defeat vs Newcastle at Stamford Bridge last Saturday, which means the Blues have failed to win any of their last three home games following previous failures vs Leeds (2-2) and Burnley (1-1).
That is far from ideal ahead of facing an awesome PSG side, who enjoyed a welcome weekend off after the FFF postponed a Ligue 1 match vs Nantes in order to give Luis Enrique’s side more preparation time.
PSG have won four of their last five away matches, though did lose 2-1 at Sporting Lisbon on Matchday 7 of the League Phase.
But the Parisians have fond memories of London, having beat Arsenal 1-0 in last season’s semi-final first leg at the Emirates.
Head-to-head record
This will be the 14th meeting between these sides. Each team has won four matches, with the other five finishing as a draw. PSG claimed a 2-1 victory on their last visit to Stamford Bridge in March 2016.
Team news
Chelsea will be without Levi Colwill and Jamie Gittens for this match, while Estevao and Filip Jorgensen are both doubts. Pedro Neto’s involvement is also up in the air after the Portuguese winger’s clash with a ballboy at the Parc des Princes.
Fabian Ruiz is set to be the only high-profile absentee for PSG, which is fantastic news for Enrique.
Chelsea vs Paris Saint-Germain Odds
*All odds are subject to change
Chelsea are slight favourites ahead of kick-off at a price of 2.06. A win for PSG in London is at odds of 2.92, while the draw is 4.20.
Chelsea vs Paris Saint-Germain Betting Tips
Both teams to score – Yes @ 1.40
Chelsea need goals, and PSG are ruthless on the counter. So it is no surprise that the BTTS odds on offer are fairly short, though it is a selection which feels close to a banker.
Chelsea to win and both teams to score @ 3.04
And if you are looking to boost the odds of a BTTS-themed pick, this could be the route to go down. Chelsea have won all four Champions League home matches this season, while PSG claimed victory in just one of their previous three European away games.
Anytime goalscorer – Bradley Barcola @ 3.20
Barcola scored in the first leg and is on a great run of form. The France international scored in five of the previous eight Ligue 1 matches, with his pace and skill on the counter likely to cause huge problems for the Chelsea back-line.
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