Chelsea vs Real Madrid Prediction and Betting Tips | 6th August 2024
Chelsea and Real Madrid will look to return to winning ways when they square off against each other on Tuesday at the Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte. An Erling Haaland hat-trick and an Oscar Bobb strike helped Manchester City leave the Blues bruised and beaten in their latest pre-season friendly.
After City had raced to a 4-0 lead by the 55th minute, Enzo Maresca's men pulled a couple back through Raheem Sterling and Noni Madueke. But they proved to be mere consolation strikes at the end of the 90.
In the aftermath of that defeat, the intensity is unlikely to let up in Chelsea's pre-season as they prepare for a battle against Real Madrid on Tuesday. Maresca's Chelsea have so far found playing out from the back a Herculean task and their inability to do it effectively has seen them leak goals.
They need to tidy up and look to build up a head of steam over their next two friendlies. Otherwise, they run the risk of getting their 2024-25 Premier League campaign off on the wrong foot against Manchester City on August 18.
Meanwhile, in their latest outing, Real Madrid suffered a 2-1 defeat at the hands of arch-rivals Barcelona. Pau Victor, who signed a five-year deal with Barca just last month, bagged a brace while Real Madrid could only muster a goal in response courtesy of Nico Paz.
It marked a second straight defeat for Carlo Ancelotti's men in pre-season. With plenty of their top stars still missing, Real Madrid will need to grind to get just their second pre-season win when they lock horns with the Premier League giants on Tuesday.
Chelsea vs Real Madrid Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Chelsea and Real Madrid have clashed nine times in the past. The Blues have won four matches while the Blancos have won three.
- All three of Real Madrid's victories over Chelsea have come in their last four meetings.
- In their last four meetings, Real Madrid have scored nine goals while Chelsea have only netted thrice.
- Chelsea have conceded 10 goals in their four pre-season matches so far.
- Real Madrid won the La Liga and Champions League titles in the 2023-24 season.
Chelsea vs Real Madrid Prediction
Chelsea's blaring defensive issues are likely to be their Achilles heel. Real Madrid's attacking trio of Vinicius Junior, Rodrygo and Endrick will cause serious problems for the Blues' defence. Real Madrid are not nearly at full strength but still pack enough firepower to blow Chelsea away.
Prediction: Chelsea 1-3 Real Madrid
Chelsea vs Real Madrid Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Real Madrid to win
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals - Yes
Tip 3: Both teams to score - Yes