Chelsea know victory against Eintracht Frankfurt at Stamford Bridge on Thursday night will see them through to the Europa League final.
The Blues battled to a 1-1 draw against the same opponents in Germany last week. As such, a win in west London will guarantee progression to this month’s showpiece final in Baku.
Latest odds
Indeed, bet365 offer 4/11 (1.36) that Maurizio Sarri’s side come out on top in Thursday’s return leg. The draw is available at 4/1 (5.0) with the same firm. Eintracht Frankfurt, though, will not be easily brushed aside here.
Adi Hutter’s men have won four of their six Europa League ties away from home this term and so the generous 13/2 (7.50) quote for the Bundesliga side to win at Stamford Bridge may well attract some support.
Team news
Callum Hudson-Odoi and Anthony Rudiger are ruled out through injury. Olivier Giroud is expected to lead the line for Chelsea. Eden Hazard was a second half substitute in Frankfurt last week but should start for this one.
Goals galore
The visitors will be eliminated should they fail to score at Stamford Bridge. The Germans will not be fazed, however, considering Hutter’s men have been in free-scoring form on their travels in this competition.
Indeed, Frankfurt have scored two or more goals in five of their six Europa League away ties. As such, bet365 offer 8/13 (1.62) that there are at least three goals scored during Thursday’s tussle and 7/2 (4.50) that the visitors score at least twice.
Chelsea, too, will certainly feel confident of getting amongst the goals here. The Blues have bagged at least three goals in their last five home ties in this competition and it is 10/11 (1.91) that there are goals at both ends.
The 5/4 (2.25) quote, too, from bet365 for Sarri’s side to net at least three times may well represent real value.
Prediction
Hutter’s men have to attack in west London, but Chelsea’s impressive home record in this competition could prove pivotal. The Blues have won nine successive Europa League ties at Stamford Bridge and will fancy their chances of finishing the job.
Sarri’s side have sufficient firepower to see off their German opponents – but Eintracht Frankfurt may well have a say. As such, bet365’s 20/21 (1.95) quote for Chelsea to win a match in which more than two goals are scored could well pay dividends.
Odds correct at time of writing. Please gamble responsibly.
Over 2.5 goals and Chelsea to win at 20/21 (1.95) at bet365
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