Close Game Expected in Chelsea on Tuesday
Published on February 20th, 2018 10:17 am ESTWritten By: Dave Manuel
One of the most intriguing Round of 16 match-ups in Champions League will see Barcelona square off against Chelsea.
Barcelona is expected to move on to the quarter-finals, though Chelsea will certainly be trying their best to make sure that doesn't happen. While it would be hard to argue that Chelsea has any sort of talent advantage, they do possess a certain mystique that could make for an interesting contest with Lionel Messi and the rest of Barcelona.
Here are the odds to qualify for the next round, courtesy of Bet365:
Source: Bet365
Time Stamp: February 20th, 2018 10:07 am EST
Odds Subject to Change
To Qualify
Barcelona, 2/7
Chelsea, 11/4
Here are the odds for Tuesday's match:
Barcelona, 6/5
Draw, 23/10
Chelsea, 27/10
Finally, here are the three likeliest outcomes of Tuesday's match:
Draw 1-1, 5/1
Barcelona 1-0, 13/2
Barcelona 2-1, 8/1
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Barcelona is currently sitting in first place in La Liga, as they have been boosted by a weaker than expected Real Madrid side. Barcelona has not lost in La Liga play so far this year, as they have managed to compile a record of 19-5-0.
Chelsea on the other hand, is currently sitting in fourth place in the English Premier League, far off of the pace that is currently being set by Man City at the top of the table. Chelsea is currently in a pitched battle with Liverpool and Tottenham for Champions League positioning next season - all three teams desperately want that third place spot in the table.
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This should definitely be one of the most interesting match-ups of the Round of 16 - who do you think will take it?