Chelsea continue their pre-season preparations with a friendly match against Italian giants AC Milan in Jakarta, Indonesia at lunchtime on Saturday.
The Blues are gearing up for the Premier League campaign under new boss Xabi Alonso, where they will be aiming to improve significantly on last season’s hugely disappointing 10th-place finish.
The Rossoneri had to settle for fifth in Serie A last season and come into this game on the back of a 1-1 draw with city rivals and Italian champions Inter Milan in Perth, Australia.
Chelsea v AC Milan Tips Summary
Best bet - Chelsea to win @ 9/10
Alternative bet - Both teams to score @ 4/9
Bet builder - Over 2.5 goals, Danny Welbeck anytime goalscorer & Chelsea to win either half @ 4/1
Chelsea v AC Milan Prediction
Best bet - Chelsea to win @ 9/10
Chelsea and Milan meet in another international friendly and, while results don't necessarily matter too much at this stage, both teams will be eager to win and build momentum heading into their domestic campaigns.
The Blues have lost two games on the bounce now, going down 1-0 to Juventus on Wednesday after being beaten by London rivals Tottenham 2-1 in the Sydney Super Cup last Saturday.
Milan, meanwhile, drew 1-1 with Inter in Australia 10 days after coming from behind to draws with Scottish champions Celtic in Glasgow.
As this is a World Cup year, the two squads consist of players at different stages of readiness for the new season but, with Alonso implementing new ideas and his team learning what he wants, Chelsea still have the quality to defeat Milan in Jakarta.
The last competitive meeting between the two sides came in the UEFA Champions League in October 2022. Chelsea claimed a 3-0 win at Stamford Bridge before earning a 2-0 victory at the San Siro a week later.
Alternative bet: Both teams to score @ 4/9
Chelsea are yet to record a clean sheet this summer. The Blues conceded against Juve and Spurs, while also letting in four goals in the friendly with Western Sydney Wanderers.
Milan have also failed to stop the ball going in the net. The Serie A giants had conceded twice within half an hour against Celtic and went behind against Inter.
Looking at the defences, there should be plenty of attacking action and opportunities created. Chelsea and Milan both know where the goal is, so backing over 2.5 goals could prove a smart move.
With Alonso and Milan boss Ruben Amorim expected to make changes to their teams as the game goes on, it should be an open encounter with chances carved out at both ends.
Chelsea v AC Milan Bet Builder Tip
Over 2.5 goals
Danny Welbeck anytime goalscorer
Chelsea to win either half
Pays @ 4/1
Chelsea may have drawn a blank against Juve, but the Blues will be determined to get back on the scoresheet when they take on Milan.
With an abundance of attacking talent, the Premier League side will create openings and Alonso will hope his forward players start to show a ruthless streak in front of goal.
Milan have scored in each of their last five games dating back to May, so over 2.5 goals being netted in Jakarta looks likely.
Danny Welbeck has been signed veteran striker from Brighton and he made his first Chelsea appearance against Juve.
The former Arsenal and Manchester United forward has 90 career Premier League goals and looks a sound bet to get on the scoresheet against Milan.
Milan have trailed against Celtic - going two down - and Inter, needing to fight back to earn a draw. With that in mind, Chelsea could be a good shout to win either half.
Key Match Stats
Chelsea beat Milan 3-0 and 2-0 in the Champions League back in October 2022
The Rossoneri have trailed in both of their summer friendlies before coming back to draw
Chelsea lost 10 of their last 14 matches across all competitions last season
Milan also suffered three defeats in their last four Serie A matches, finishing fifth
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