Chelsea vs Dynamo Kiev Prediction and Preview – 04/11/15
Champions League preview – Chelsea vs Dynamo Kiev prediction
Chelsea goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois remains on the sidelines and has been joined by striker Radamel Falcao. There are also doubts over Branislav Ivanovic and Pedro, with the former the most likely to make it and regain his spot at right-back. Defensive midfielder Nemanja Matic should come back in, having been suspended at the weekend.
Dynamo Kiev manager Serhiy Rebrov arrives at Stamford Bridge with a fully fit squad to choose from. The former Spurs striker will have to make a choice in goal, with both Oleksandr Shovkovskiy and Oleksandr Rybka available for selection. Otherwise, the team should be very similar to that which played in the reverse fixture.
Possible Line-ups
Chelsea: 4-2-3-1 formation: Begovic; Ivanovic, Cahill, Terry; Azpilicueta; Ramires, Matic; Willian, Oscar, Hazard; Costa
Dynamo Kiev: 4-2-3-1 formation: Shovkovskiy; Silva, Khacheridi, Dragovic, Antunes; Veloso, Rybalka; Yarmolenko, Garmash, Gonzalez; Moraes
Statistics
- Chelsea have won 8, drawn 1 and lost 1 of their last 10 matches
- Dynamo Kiev have won 7 and lost 3 of their last 10 matches
- Over the course of their previous 10 matches, Chelsea have scored an average of 2.9 goals and conceded an average of 0.5 goals per game
- Over the course of their previous 10 matches, Dynamo Kiev have scored an average of 2.2 goals and conceded an average of 1.2 goals per game
- There have been over 2.5 goals scored in 7 of Chelsea’s previous 10 matches
- There have been over 2.5 goals scored in 8 of Dynamo Kiev’s previous 10 matches
Prediction
Since the 0-0 in Kiev a couple of weeks ago, Chelsea have played three games and lost all three. Two defeats have come in Premier League, at West Ham and home to Liverpool and despite drawing 1-1 at Stoke in the League Cup, Chelsea went out on penalties. With just one win in their last eight games, time seems to be running out for Jose Mourinho and anything but a win here will be seen as another disappointing result.
Contrary to Chelsea, Dynamo Kiev come in to this match full of confidence. Having held Chelse to a 0-0 draw in the reverse fixture, Dynamo Kiev have won their two matches in the Ukraine Premier League, scoring 7 goals without reply. Serhiy Rebrov will know that a win or draw here, will leave his team in with a good chance of making the knock-out stages of the Champions League this season. However, form in the Champions League is not great and Dynamo have won just one of their last seven games in the competition.
This game could end in a low scoring draw.
Tips
Under 2.5 goals at 7/10 – Click here to bet with Bet365
Draw or Dynamo Kiev at 23/20 – Click here to bet with Bet365
Draw and BTTS at 4/1 – Click here to bet with Bet365
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