Middlesbrough vs Chelsea Predictions, Betting Tips and Preview

Middlesbrough vs Chelsea betting tips and predictions for this Super Sunday Premier League fixture with a correct score prediction and first goalscorer tip included in the preview.

 

Chelsea have made an impressive surge to second in the Premier League. Can they continue that when they travel to Middlesbrough this weekend? They’ve got an impressive record against the team from the Riverside, which makes the visitors heavy favourites to claim the points.

 

Middlesbrough vs Chelsea Predictions

 

Since switching to their 3-4-3 formation, the Blues have been a completely different animal. Having moved to this system at 3-0 down against Arsenal, few thought it would be a long term solution. However, they’ve not conceded a league goal since moving to this new set up. They’ve won five straight games to nil. When you consider that the Blues have beaten Middlesbrough to nil in their last six meetings, an away win and clean sheet looks like great value here at 29/20 with Coral and that’s my first Middlesbrough vs Chelsea prediction.

 

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First Goalscorer Tips

Chelsea have been boosted by the excellent form of forward Diego Costa. The Spanish striker is top of the scoring charts this term, having made a brilliant start. He was on target again against Everton, and he looks unstoppable at the minute. He may have missed out Spain’s draw at Wembley in midweek, but that’s only going to help his fitness ahead of this clash. We expect the league’s top scorer to be well rested ahead of this tie, so we’re backing him to score the opening goal for our second Middlesbrough vs Chelsea betting tip. He’s 10/3 with Bet365 to break the deadlock here.

 

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Middlesbrough vs Chelsea Team News

Cesc Fabregas is a dount once again for Chelsea, who are expected to stick with their 3-4-3 formation. Antonio Conte could welcome back Kurt Zouma, who has been side-lined since February. Costa is expected to recover after picking up an injury on international duty. Middlesbrough’s only absentee is defender Daniel Ayala. Aside from that, they have a full squad to pick from here.

 

Head to Head Stats

The Blues have a strong recent record here, although Boro did beat them twice here in Jose Mourinho’s first spell. Recent meetings have all followed a similar pattern, a win and clean sheet for Chelsea. The last five meetings have seen three 2-0 victories for the Stamford Bridge club, could that be a potential score line on Sunday?

 

Middlesbrough vs Chelsea Betting Odds

The Blues are 4/7 favourites here with Sky Bet. Given the run that the visitors are on, that’s hardly surprising. The hosts have only won one of their last 10 matches, so an upset seems unlikely. Given the recent record between the two, we’re backing another 2-0 win here for the Blues, which is priced at 7/1 with Bet Victor and completes our Middlesbrough vs Chelsea betting tips.

 

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Middlesbrough vs Chelsea Betting Tips

Chelsea to win to nil – 29/20 with Coral: CLICK TO BET.

Diego Costa to score first – 10/3 with Bet365: CLICK TO BET.

Chelsea to win 2-0 – 7/1 with Bet Victor: CLICK TO BET.

 

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