In the 1st leg of the UEFA Champions League Round of 16, Borussia Dortmund battles Chelsea. Kickoff Wednesday from Signal Iduna Park is set for 3 p.m. ET. Below, we preview Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Borussia Dortmund vs. Chelsea odds, and make our best Champions League bets, picks and predictions.
Chelsea won Group E with a 4-1-1 record. They scored 10 goals and allowed just 4 in the 6 matches. Chelsea’s main strength this season has been defense, allowing just 22 goals in 22 EPL games. They are led offensively by F Kai Havertz, who has 5 goals in 21 matches.
Dortmund finished 2nd in Group G with 2 wins, 1 loss and 3 draws in the 6 group stage matches. Manchester City won the group. Dortmund scored 10 goals and gave up 5. They sits 3rd in the Bundesliga. F Julian Brandt and F Youssoufa Moukoko lead the team with 6 goals apiece.
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Borussia Dortmund vs. Chelsea odds
Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Tuesday at 10:32 p.m. ET.
- Moneyline: Borussia Dortmund +140 (bet $100 to win $140) | Chelsea +200 (bet $100 to win $200) | Draw +245
- Over/Under: 2.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
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Borussia Dortmund vs. Chelsea picks and predictions
Prediction
Chelsea 1, Borussia Dortmund 1
Moneyline (ML)
SPRINKLE DRAW (+245).
Chelsea has an ultra-deep roster, but it will be down players like F Christian Pulisic and F N’Golo Kante. F Raheem Sterling is likely to miss the game as well. However, Moukoko being out could be an even bigger deal than Chelsea being down multiple 1st-team players.
Dortmund played to the level of their competition in the group stage, having posted 3 draws in 6 games. They drew both Manchester City and FC Copenhagen. Chelsea drew just once in their group stage, but in league play, they have 7 draws in 22 matches, 4 of those coming on the road.
With these teams being unfamiliar with each other, it is likely opportunities are limited. Combine that with key pieces being out and a recent history of tying, and back the DRAW (+245).
Over/Under (O/U)
BET UNDER 2.5 (-110).
Chelsea has gone Under this in 10 of their last 12 games through all competitions. They have drawn 3 straight league games as well. Chelsea has been held scoreless in 4 of their last 7 games. They have allowed 1 or fewer expected goals in 3 of their last 5 games.
Dortmund went Under this total in their last 3 Champions League matches. They have gone Under in 2 of their last 4 games throughout all competitions and will be without a key goalscorer as well.
Back the UNDER 2.5 (-110).
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