Chelsea vs Lille UCL Matchday 6 Odds, Picks & Betting Preview
- Londoners can secure last 16 place with win
- Lampard’s team have drawn last two matches
- Ajax at home against Valencia in three-way fight for top spot
Chelsea can secure their place in the Champions League’s last 16 at home against Group H also-rans Lille on Tuesday.
Three teams are fighting it out for qualification for the knockout phase with Ajax on top with 10 points, Valencia second with eight and Chelsea in third, also with eight points.
UCL 2019-20 Group H Chelsea vs Lille Odds
| Team | Spread | Moneyline | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chelsea | -1½, -2 (-121) | -476 | Ov3 (-118) |
| Lille | +1½, +2 (+105) | +1000 | Un3 (+102) |
| Draw | N/A | +540 | N/A |
Lille Stuck in Bottom Place
Lille are certain to finish bottom with only one point to their name so far.
The English Premier League team will advance if they beat Lille or if they draw and Valencia lose to Ajax.
Chelsea will lead the group if they win and the match in Amsterdam is drawn. In the unlikely event that Valencia beat Ajax and Chelsea win, the Dutch club will be eliminated.
Tammy Abraham scored a 22nd-minute opener for the Londoners in France but Victor Osimhen equalized – with Willian getting the winner.
Lille were beaten 2-1 by Chelsea at home on Matchday 2.
Take a bow, @victorosimhen9 👏 https://t.co/yAZZ4bPvmb
— LOSC Lille EN (@LOSC_EN) December 4, 2019
Tammy Abraham scored a 22nd-minute opener for the Londoners in France but Victor Osimhen equalized – with Willian getting the winner.
There really isn’t much value on offer in the return match, with a spread bet on Chelsea to win by more than two goals at -121 the best opportunity available.
Lille’s only point was earned in a home tie against Valencia on Matchday 3 meaning they have lost both away fixtures so far.
Dramatic Progress for 2012 Winners
Chelsea’s progress in Europe under new manager Frank Lampard – who won the competition as a player with the club in 2012 – has been dramatic.
In their most recent match, they were involved in a thrilling 2-2 draw away at Valencia.
Prior to that, they fought back from 4-1 down to draw 4-4 with Ajax.
Group H Chelsea vs Lille Statistics
| 2 | Wins | 0 |
| 1 | Losses | 4 |
| 2 | Draws | 1 |
| 9 | Goals | 3 |
| 71 | Goal Attempts | 65 |
| 84% | Passing Accuracy | 79% |
| 54% | Possession | 45% |
That was after their campaign had begun with an unexpected 1-0 defeat at home by Valencia on Matchday 1.
Chelsea have scored three times or more in six of their last 13 European matches.
That was their only defeat in their past 13 matches at home in Europe after winning the Europa League last season by beating London rivals Arsenal in the final in Baku.
Chelsea have scored three times or more in six of their last 13 European matches.
They were placed 4th in the EPL table after 15 matches following a 2-1 win at home against Aston Villa on Wednesday, December 4.
Chelsea 'ready to break transfer record to sign Jadon Sancho and believe friendship with Tammy Abraham and Callum Hudson-Odoi will help them sign £100m-rated winger https://t.co/fsNIun60nV
— MailOnline Sport (@MailSport) December 4, 2019
Their domestic form was impressive during a recent run of six straight EPL wins although it came to an end with successive defeats by Manchester City away and at home by West Ham United.
Fourth in Ligue1
Lille won 1-0 away at Lyon on Tuesday, December 3 to sit in fourth place in France’s Ligue 1 with seven wins, four draws and five defeats.
Chelsea’s first defeat at home against a French side had come when Paris Saint-Germain were 2-1 winners at Stamford Bridge in the 2015/16 round of 16, second leg. PSG won the tie 4-2 on aggregate.
•Zouma has had more Accurate long passes per game than any other Chelsea player this season in epl.
His confidence on the ball has massively increased since the Own goal in the Sheffield game ..
Must have had some long ball tutorials from David luiz? pic.twitter.com/YALuDsP0yy— Davies ❁ (@CFC_Daves) December 3, 2019
They had previously been unbeaten in seven matches in London against visitors from Ligue1, with four wins and three draws.
Lille have lost four times in six visits to England in European competition. They have won once and drawn once.
Pick: Chelsea -1½, -2 (-121)
John Dillon is a leading member of the UK's sporting media, having spent three decades as a national newspaper soccer and sports writer, broadcaster and author. He has covered five World Cups, six European Championships and was Chief Sports Writer at the Daily Express for 14 years.
