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Red Bull Salzburg vs Chelsea Betting Tips: Latest odds, team news, preview and prediction

Chelsea continue their pre-season preparations with a trip to face Red Bull Salzburg on Wednesday evening.

The Blues beat Reading 4-3 in a thrilling encounter on Sunday and Frank Lampard's men will be looking to turn in another impressive display when they face the Austrian champions.

Salzburg began their title defence with a comfortable 2-0 win against Rapid Vienna on Friday.

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Latest odds

Chelsea are chalked up as 4/5 (1.80) favourites with 888Sport to come out on top in this one.

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Salzburg are available at 13/5 (3.60) with 888Sport to warm up for their first home match of the league campaign with a win. The odds compilers also offer 13/5 (3.60) that Wednesday's match ends all square.

Team news

Mason Mount came off the bench to score twice for Chelsea against the Royals. The 20-year-old, who was under Lampard's tutelage on loan at Derby County last term, will be hoping to start in Austria.

Preview

There has been plenty of excitement for Chelsea fans so far this summer, with the Blues having bagged 11 goals in five matches under Lampard.

However, the former Chelsea midfielder will be concerned that his side have managed just one clean sheet in those games. Unsurprisingly, 888Sport offer 3/5 (1.60) that there are at least three goals in this game.

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With both teams strong in attack, the same firm go 8/15 (1.53) that there are goals at both ends whilst the 13/25 (1.52) quote for a goal to be scored in both halves may also be popular.

Prediction

Salzburg are a strong side and started their season in fine form on Friday. Like Chelsea, the Austrian champions are under new management. Jesse Marsch has taken up the reins and will be keen to make a good impression on the home supporters.

The Austrians have been beaten in just one of their last 53 matches on home soil - including friendlies - and Marsch's men will not want to slip up again. The 13/5 (3.60) quote, then, from 888Sport for the hosts to win could prove profitable.

Betting Banner - Best Bet Red Bull Salzburg to win at 13/5 (3.60) for a 1pt stake with 888Sport 888Sport footer - bet 10 get 30888Sport
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