Chelsea vs Borussia Dortmund predictions for this friendly pre-season that will be played on Thursday night at Soldier Field in Chicago. The Blues are looking to keep the momentum after the Premier League Series glory. Read on for all our free betting tips and predictions.
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Chelsea vs Borussia Dortmund Predictions
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A Final Pre-season Showdown: Chelsea vs Borussia Dortmund in the Windy City
Key Stats
– Chelsea’s summer signing Christopher Nkunku has struck thrice in the pre-season.
– Both Chelsea and Dortmund are heading into this game with an unbeaten pre-season record.
As Chelsea wraps up their pre-season preparations, they are set to lock horns with Borussia Dortmund in an exhilarating friendly at Chicago’s Soldier Field this Thursday. With Chelsea savouring the sweetness of recent triumphs and Dortmund striving to prolong their impeccable pre-season record, a thrilling encounter is expected.
Chelsea’s Summer Success
Chelsea, the recent conquerors of the Premier League Summer Series in the USA, have had an impressive pre-season campaign. The Blues’ journey began with a staggering 5-0 win against Wrexham, a League Two team, and continued with their garnering seven points from matches against Brighton & Hove Albion, Newcastle United, and Fulham.
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In the context of their riveting Summer Series games, a vibrant 4-3 victory against Brighton, followed by a 1-1 deadlock with Newcastle, led them to their final game against their fellow West London inhabitants, Fulham. The Blues needed a win to outdo Aston Villa in the points table and they duly delivered, securing a 2-0 win, with the first-half goals coming from Thiago Silva and their new signing, Christopher Nkunku.
Chelsea’s new manager, Mauricio Pochettino, appears highly satisfied with the team’s summer performances. He has been notably impressed by forwards Nkunku and Nicolas Jackson, both recent recruits from RB Leipzig and Villarreal, respectively, who have been performing brilliantly.
Dortmund’s Perfect Pre-season Run
On the other side of the pitch, Dortmund have left no stone unturned in their pre-season campaign. The German outfit dominated their initial four friendly matches against lower-tier clubs and capped it with a 6-0 victory against the American team, San Diego Loyal. Their scoring spree continued, as they bagged three more goals in their maiden challenging friendly, a 3-2 victory over Manchester United, thanks to Donyell Malen’s quick brace and Youssoufa Moukoko’s winning strike.
Despite winning all five matches this summer, Dortmund’s manager, Edin Terzic, believes the team can still fine-tune their performance as the 2023-24 season approaches.
The Predictions
As we draw close to this much-anticipated friendly, it’s time to make some predictions, all of which are backed by the data.
Firstly, considering the offensive prowess both teams have demonstrated this pre-season, an “Over 2.5 Goals” market prediction is reasonable. Chelsea’s new recruits Nkunku and Jackson have been in fine form, contributing significantly to the team’s goal tally. On the other hand, Dortmund have been rampant in front of the goal, scoring eighteen times in just four games. Hence, a high-scoring game is highly probable.
The second prediction is for a 2-2 draw. Both teams have shown their ability to find the net with ease and have equally robust defences. While Dortmund’s offensive line has been firing on all cylinders, Chelsea have a well-balanced squad with a mix of experience and young talent. Therefore, a draw with both teams scoring seems plausible.
Lastly, the goalscorer prediction is Donyell Malen from Dortmund. Malen’s quick brace against Manchester United, along with his form and sharpness in the pre-season, make him a likely candidate to add to his goal tally.
The Grand Finale
In conclusion, an entertaining, goal-filled contest is on the cards this Thursday between Chelsea and Dortmund. While Dortmund might be high on confidence after their victory against Manchester United, Chelsea’s talented and vibrant young squad should be able to claim a draw in Illinois, wrapping up their pre-season in an unbeaten manner.
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