Macca has picked out a 5/1 bet builder tip for this evening's Champions League showdown between Chelsea & Barcelona.
Chelsea vs Barcelona
Chelsea vs Barcelona Predicted Lineups
Chelsea (4-2-3-1): Sánchez; Cucurella, Adarabioyo, Acheampong, James; Caicedo, Fernández; Garnacho, Joao Pedro, Neto; Guiu.
Barcelona (4-3-3): Szczesny; Balde, Cubarsí, Araújo, Koundé; Olmo, de Jong, López; Rashford, Lewandowski, Yamal.
Lineups powered by WhoScored.
Chelsea vs Barcelona Team News
Chelsea will be without several key players for this Champions League clash. Lavia is sidelined with an injury, while Palmer is also unavailable due to injury. Colwill is also out injured. Mudryk will miss the game due to suspension.
Barcelona are also dealing with significant injuries. Ter Stegen is out with an injury, while Pedri is unavailable due to a muscle injury. Gavi is a long-term absentee due to injury.
Who is the betting favourite in Chelsea vs Barcelona?
Chelsea are the 5/4 favourites to get the three points in Tuesday's clash. Barcelona are 2/1 underdogs and the draw can be backed at 11/4.
| Chelsea vs Barcelona Match Result | Best Odds | Bookmaker |
|---|---|---|
| Chelsea Win | 5/4 | William Hill |
| Draw | 11/4 | bet365 |
| Barcelona Win | 2/1 | Unibet |
Odds last updated at 16:15, Tuesday 25th November.
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Chelsea vs Barcelona Prediction
Chelsea and Barcelona meet at Stamford Bridge level on seven points, each showing flashes of brilliance and moments of inconsistency through the league phase.
Chelsea boast a powerful home record and one of the youngest, most exciting squads in the competition, highlighted by emerging star Estêvão.
Barcelona arrive with major attacking firepower, having scored in 24 straight Champions League matches and averaging almost five goals per game across their last 20 outings.
Historically, this rivalry has produced tight, high-quality clashes, with Chelsea losing just one of the last nine meetings.
With both sides capable of explosive attacking moments, this fixture promises another compelling chapter in one of Europe’s great modern matchups.
Score Prediction: Chelsea 2-2 Barcelona
Chelsea vs Barcelona Player Stat Trends
Fermin Lopez has had 3+ shots in 3/3 matches.
Marcus Rashford has scored or assisted in 3/4 matches.
Fermin Lopez has been carded in 2/3 matches.
Enzo Fernandez has won 2+ fouls in 4/4 matches.
Lamine Yamal has won 2+ fouls in 3/3 matches.
Macca's Bet Builder Tip for Chelsea vs Barcelona
Chelsea and Barcelona meet under the Stamford Bridge lights tonight. Both sides sit on seven points after four Champions League games, making this a pivotal night in the race for a top eight finish. Chelsea have looked far more assured at home than on their travels, and Enzo Maresca’s young side arrive with confidence after a strong run domestically. The energy of Estêvão and Pedro Neto has added spark to their attack even with Cole Palmer still unavailable.
Barcelona though remain one of Europe’s most reliable scorers. Hansi Flick’s team have found the net in every Champions League game under his watch and the return of Frenkie de Jong gives them a calmer platform in midfield. I do feel like Chelsea’s pace could trouble Barça’s notoriously high defensive line but I don’t trust either defense so it could be a case of who can outscore the other.
Both Teams To Score
Chelsea’s Champions League games have been anything but cagey. They’ve scored in all four matches so far and have shipped six goals along the way, with every game producing at least two goals.
Barcelona look almost guaranteed to contribute. Hansi Flick’s side have scored in 24 straight Champions League matches, scoring 12 goals in four this season alone. The flip side is their high defensive line continues to ship loads of goals.They’ve conceded in every UCL outing so far and have just one clean sheet in their last 10 games in all competitions.
Both teams are great offensively but can’t defend so i’m happy to add the BTTS to our builder.
Joao Pedro - 2+ fouls committed
Pedro is averaging 1.27 fouls per 90 in all competitions this season, and has committed a foul in 9 of his last 10 appearances in all competitions. The Brazilian committed 1 foul against Bayern in round one of the Champions League, before he was sent off against Benfica. Pedro has moved back into midfield for the last few games, which is ideal for backing his fouls as he contests significantly more duels than when he was up front. When starting in the 10 role, he has committed 1+ foul in 5 / 6, and 2+ fouls in 3 / 6.
Lamine Yamal - 2+ fouls won
Yamal is averaging 2.16 fouls drawn per 90 in the Champions league. He has drawn 2+ fouls in all of his last 5 starts with the following counts: 3, 2, 3, 7, 2 and will be up against Chelsea’s highest fouling player this season in Cucurella who is averaging 1.75 fouls per game. Against whom many would deem the best player in the world at just 18 years old (Yamal) Cucurella is going to have a tough night and resorting in a few fouls may be the only way to stop the Spanish talent.
