Zenit vs Chelsea: Predictions, odds & betting tips

Chelsea will be aiming to secure top spot in Group H when they travel to the Saint Petersburg Stadium to take on Zenit in Wednesday’s Champions League clash.

Thomas Tuchel’s men are ahead of Juventus thanks to their superior head-to-head record, with both teams level on 12 points and already through to the knockout stages.

Zenit vs Chelsea latest odds

Having run out narrow 1-0 winners in the reverse encounter, Chelsea are 11/20 (1.55) favourites with bet365 to retain their grip on first place by coming out on top once again.

Zenit can finish no higher or lower than third place in the group but are available at 5/1 (6.0) to leave this competition on a high by pulling off a shock victory here.

Just one of the visitors' last 12 fixtures in this competition has resulted in a draw, but you can get odds of 16/5 (4.20) on them being held to a stalemate in this one.

Zenit vs Chelsea first goalscorer

Romelu Lukaku scored the only goal of the game in the previous meeting and is the 11/4 (3.75) favourite to break the deadlock once again, with Mason Mount available at 9/2 (5.50) after goals in each of his last two games.

Top scorer Artem Dzyuba is priced at 7/1 (8.0) to open the scoring with his first Champions League goal of the campaign, while Claudinho is also on offer at those same 7/1 (8.0) odds following seven goals in his last 12 appearances.

Zenit vs Chelsea preview

Although no doubt eager to bounce back from Saturday’s surprise defeat at West Ham, the Blues might have to remain patient as they search for a breakthrough in Russia.

Indeed, they were kept at bay until the 69th minute in the home game and have scored only three of their 10 Champions League goals before the break this season.

Meanwhile, Sergey Semak’s team have scored five out of seven goals in this competition after half-time, while also conceding five out of seven during that same period.

Zenit vs Chelsea tips & predictions

All in all, even money (2.0) offers solid value on the majority of the goalmouth action taking place in the second 45 for both team’s fifth group game in six on Wednesday.

All odds correct at time of writing. Please gamble responsibly.