The calendar of the 2021-22 season of the UEFA Champions League continues and, we reach the stage of the round of 16, where the best 16 teams in the tournament, that is, the two best teams in each group, will face each other to get the ticket to the quarterfinals and to be much closer to the grand final.
As has been usual, we have a participation of the big teams from each of the European leagues, except for FC Barcelona, which for the first time in many years is left out of the round of 16 parties. Concerning the other teams; they all arrive with an excellent level of play and are eager to lift the trophy of champions.
On this day, we will have the match between Chelsea and Lille, which will play on Tuesday, February 22, 2022, at the Stamford Bridge Stadium, home of Chelsea, at 03:00 pm ET.
UEFA Champions League – Chelsea vs. Lille – Betting Odds & Free Pick – Info
When: Tuesday, February 22 at 03:00 pm ET
Moneyline odds: Chelsea -312 / Lille +660 (Source: MyBookie.ag)
Draw Offs: +370
Where Can I Watch? ESPN / Fox Sports
Where Can Stream? ESPN Play
Why Bet on Chelsea
The current UEFA Champions League champions, Chelsea, arrive at this round of 16 with the firm conviction of showing that their level is higher than ever and that, as Real Madrid did in recent seasons, they want to win the trophy for the second time. Chelsea finished the group stage in second place in Group H, with a record of 4 wins, 1 draw, and 1 loss, 2 points behind Juventus.
Chelsea comes from drawing in their last game of the group stage against Zenit, with a score of 3-3.
Why Bet on Lille
On the other hand, we have Lille who, after starting this Champions League on the wrong foot, with 2 draws and 1 loss in their first three games, managed to crush their rivals in the second part of the group stage. They ended with 3 consecutive victories, which gave them the right to lead group G.
Lille is coming off an excellent victory in their last match against Wolfsburg, with a score of 3-1.
Final Betting Analysis: Chelsea vs. Lille
In this match between Chelsea and Lille we will see two teams that, in theory, have an abysmal difference in the level of play, but in defining instances like these, anything can happen.
At MyBookie.ag we can see that there is a Moneyline that favors Chelsea at -312, while Lille starts at +660.
Chelsea will come out to kill or die in this game to secure the series and not have problems in the second leg. While Lille will try to score at least one goal to help them in the game at home.
Look for a straight win on the Moneyline for Chelsea. If you put $100 on Chelsea at -312 you’ll be looking at a $32.05 win with a total payout of $132.05.
Chelsea vs. Lille Betting Pick: Chelsea
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Eduardo Perozo: Author
Eduardo Perez is a Gambyl sports betting staff writer. He is based in South America and is an expert in all things Football especially when it comes to Ecuardorian and Brazilian league soccer.
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