Chelsea v Schalke Preview and Football Betting Tips

Chelsea v Schalke betting tips: Chelsea will look to get back to winning ways on Wednesday night as they host a Schalke side eager to exact revenge after their 2-0 loss at the Veltins-Arena last month.

Chelsea had their run of six straight wins halted by Newcastle at the weekend. Jose Mourinho stated that he made “11 mistakes” on Saturday, and will be looking to put that behind him as his side look to assert their dominance on Group E. A win would send The Blues at least two points clear on Wednesday night, depending on the result between Basel and Steau BucureÅŸti.

Chelsea looked a shadow of the side that beat both Manchester City and Arsenal in the space of 3 days last week, and it seems Mourinho will be making yet more changes to his ever adapting starting line-up. Even with the recent success, the Chelsea boss is yet to find a starting 11 that he seems satisfied with, much to his and his player’s frustration. He openly admitted the difficulties he has faced when picking his squad, an area that Schalke may look to pounce upon on Wednesday evening.

The German side may well be relieved to be on their travels this week. After the defeat to Chelsea, Borussia Dortmund then dismantled the normally solid Schalke backline on their way to a 3-1 victory. They righted the ship somewhat at the weekend with a comfortable 2-0 victroy at Hertha BSC, but Jens Keller will be all too aware that Chelsea will provide his fairly young defence with an altogether more attacking threat. The form of Julian Draxler has been outstanding so far this season, as he found the net in their win at the weekend. Ádám Szalai continues to score goals in the league, and could provide Chelsea with some problems on the break on Wednesday.

Fernando Torres is out of the Chelsea line-up with an injury picked up in training so Eto'o should get his chance from the start. Mourinho will have to decide between three midfielders who all seem to be inform of late. Eden Hazard, Juan Mata and Oscar will all be vying for a place in the starting 11.

Chelsea will be looking to put the disappointment of Saturday behind them on Wednesday after their recent run of form, you can only describe the result against Newcastle as a blip. Expect a more assured performance from the whole outfit, and Chelsea to win to nil is at 8/5 with Coral.

After a lacklustre beginning to the game at the weekend, Chelsea could come out firing on Wednesday. They may look to get a goal early to settle the crowd at Stamford Bridge, and William Hill are offering a goal inside 15 minutes at 21/10.

Chelsea FC v FC Schalke 04 Betting Tips

Chelsea to win to nil @ 8/5 (Coral)

Time of first goal: 0-15 minutes @ 21/10 (William Hill)

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