Salzburg vs Chelsea Predictions: Champions League Match Odds & Best Bets

The Blues have been in strong form and should be able to record another victory when they visit Austria in the Champions League

Chelsea will travel to Kleßheim, Austria, to take on FC Salzburg at Red Bull Arena on Tuesday for their second Champions League group stage match.

Matthias Jaissle's side remains undefeated during the group stage with a record of 1-0-3, while the Blues come in with a 2-1-1 record after sweeping AC Milan.

Graham Potter will look to clinch a top-two Chelsea finish with a victory against the Red Bulls but will continue to be without star defenders Wesley Fofana and Reece James, along with world-class midfielder N’Golo Kanté.

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Unfortunately for Salzburg, they are also dealing with a myriad of injuries. The Red Bulls will be without Justin Omoregie (hamstring), Fernando (thigh), Ousmane Diakité (ACL), Nicolás Capaldo (knee), Sékou Koïta (thigh), and Dijon Kameri (shoulder).

The Blues are a rejuvenated club with Potter at the helm, remaining unbeaten in their last eight matches and sitting fourth in the Premier League. Meanwhile, Salzburg sits atop the Australian Bundesliga, two points ahead of Sturm Graz.

Let’s look at current betting lines to identify the best bets and props for this Champions League fixture.

Matthew Williams' 2022-23 EPL/UCL Betting Record: 41-26 (+34.9 units)

Salzburg vs Chelsea Odds

3-way handicap: Salzburg (+340) | Draw (+280) | Chelsea (-135)
Draw No Bet: Salzburg (+220) |Chelsea (-300)
Over/Under Goals: Over 2.5 ( -130) | Under 2.5 (-110)
Both Teams to Score: Yes (-130) | No (-105)

Salzburg vs Chelsea odds are current as of Monday, Oct. 24, on BetMGM Sportsbook.

Chelsea are a moderate favorite to take home three points against Salzburg, but sportsbooks seem to anticipate a highly contested match with very little separating in the Over/Under.

Salzburg vs Chelsea Prediction

Salzburg 1-2 Chelsea

Chelsea goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga has been in top form of late, collecting five clean sheets in a row before conceding a last-minute header to Manchester United (Casemiro) this past weekend.

I expect the Spanish keeper to hold Salzburg for most of the match, but given the Red Bulls' offensive firepower, led by Benjamin Sesko, a clean sheet would be a tall order.

Overall, there was very little that separated these two sides when they first met this season. However, Chelsea have grown stronger and more confident under Potter since then, especially in attack with the recent form of Mason Mount. Therefore, look for the Blues to win this match by a goal.

Salzburg vs Chelsea Betting Tips

Salzburg has scored in each of their Champions League matches this season.
Chelsea has scored in seven of their last eight matches.
The Blues have kept a clean sheet in five of their previous six matches.
In two head-to-head encounters, Chelsea has one victory, while the other match ended in a draw.