Valencia and Chelsea will be aiming to get their Champions League campaigns off to a winning start when they meet at Stamford Bridge on Tuesday.
The Blues are back in this competition after spending last season in the Europa League, going all the way in that competition.
Chelsea vs Valencia latest odds
Unbeaten in six previous encounters with this opposition, Frank Lampard's men are 5/6 (1.83) favourites with bet365 to set themselves up nicely in Group H by coming out on top in their opener.
Newly-appointed Albert Celades suffered a tough 5-2 defeat at Barcelona in his first match in command on Saturday, but he can be backed at 10/3 (4.33) to bounce back by masterminding a victory in London.
Two of the last three meetings between this pair have resulted in draws, and you can get odds of 13/5 (3.60) on this one also finishing up all square.
Chelsea vs Valencia team news
Antonio Rudiger is a doubt after coming off with a groin strain in Saturday’s 5-2 victory over Wolves, while N’Golo Kante is also unlikely to feature due a persistent ankle injury.
The guests will be without Carlos Soler and Cristiano Piccini, who are both unavailable due to long-term injuries.
Chelsea vs Valencia preview
Considering these teams came out on opposite ends of a 5-2 scoreline at the weekend, goalmouth action looks unlikely to be in short supply when they come face-to-face.
Indeed, Lampard has ensured entertainment in every game since returning to west London this summer, with his side both scoring 13 and conceding 13 goals in his six fixtures in command – an average of over four per match in total.
Chelsea vs Valencia predictions
All in all, odds of 10/11 (1.91) seem generous on Chelsea seeing over 2.5 goals for their fifth game in seven this season, particularly given Valencia’s struggles in defence but quality in attack.
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Over 2.5 goals for a 2pt stake at 10/11 (1.91) with bet365