Monterrey v Chelsea predictions

MONTERREY - CHELSEA PREDICTIONS AND PREVIEW: BETTING STATISTICS

How Qualified, Participation & Best historical finish:

Monterrey - Won CONCACAF Champions League & Qualified once (2011) and finished 5th.

Chelsea - Winners of UEFA Champions league & Never qualified before.

Current League statistics:

Monterrey (7th) P19 W5 D9 L5 Pts 27 GF24 GA25 GD-1 Average goals per game: 2.58

Chelsea  (3^rd)  P16 W8 D5 L3 Pts 29 GF28 GA17 GD+11 Average goals per game: 2.81

TEAM NEWS AND RUN OF PLAY

Monterrey have won the North and Central American Champions League two years running now and are a fantastic side. They come into this game on a high after destroying Ulsan Hyundai in what was considered an even game. With such a dominating performance they will go into this game with confidence high. Upfront Cesar Delgado looked very lively and scored twice to top the charts. The exciting play of young star Jesus Corona was the main reason for Monterrey’s win. He opened the scoring in style but it was fantastic passing range and positioning which really unsettled Ulsan. All over the pitch Monterrey have quality and drive and they are certainly a capable outsider.

Chelsea won their maiden continental title last year with a penalty shoot out win over Bayern Munich. After strengthening over the summer they made a decent start to life in the Premier League but bowed out of this years Champs League with a disappointing 3^rd place group finish, trailing Juventus and Shaktar Donetsk. The slip up cost Roberto DiMatteo his job and owner Abramovich moved to tie up Rafa Benitez in a move which angered the Stamford Bridge faithfull. Early signs have looked positive though as Chelsea have evolved play slightly and look a more organised and balanced side. Benitez has managed to fire Fernando Torres up and his compatriot has responded with 4 goals in 2 games and some improved performances. Chelsea have a wealth of talent within the squad and would fancy their chances of contesting the final. They should not underestimate the Mexicans though.

MONTERREY - CHELSEA: 1X2 BETTING PREVIEW

4.40 The Draw (BetVictor) is the selection in this game. This is an extremely tight game, very difficult to call. The bookmakers are strongly fancying Chelsea here but although I agree they are a better team than Monterrey I think they will not beat them. The English side will not be as motivated as their Mexican rivals, they are less prepared as they jetted in at the last minute too. Monterrey will be all over Chelsea from the kick off and I expect a tough, battling encounter. The odds are moving down on Chelsea too as all the sheep back the favourite blindly, something which helps us as the draw moves ever higher.

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MONTERREY - CHELSEA:ASIAN HANDICAP PREDICTION

Monterrey is the selection here at 2.00 on the +1 handicap (Bet365) With Chelsea being such a short price runner we have value opposing them in any handicap. In this situation I take the +1 handicap. We get the draw and Monterrey here plus stake back for a 1 goal Chelsea win. Great insurance and a decent price at 2.00. The Mexicans will be more up for this game which Chelsea and Rafa Benitez will see as a hindrance. Monterrey gave a performance of such quality in the last round that they could seriously shock the European giants.

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MONTERREY - CHELSEA:TOTAL GOALS PREDICTION

Over 2.50 goals is the selection at 1.75 (Betsson). These World Club matches are such high stakes games that the unders is usually the best bet. Already though we have seen a gradual change in teams approach to games. The ultra defensive model seems to have been phased out in favour of at least trying to attack. Here we have two teams with very good attacking players. Monterrey will try to take advantage of the missing John Terry and the misfiring David Luiz. Chelsea themselves have been giving goals away which is unlike them, An open game is expected here and we get a decent price on the overs.

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