Chelsea (1-1-0) and Esperance de Tunis (1-1-0) will face off today at 9:00 p.m. EDT at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Chelsea is favored at a -375 price, with the over/under set at 2.5 (-144o / +109u) goals.
Let's get into our Chelsea vs. ES Tunis prediction.
Chelsea vs. ES Tunis Odds
| Chelsea Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-1.5 -135 | 2.5 -144o / +109u | -375 |
| ES Tunis Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+1.5 -105 | 2.5 -144o / +109u | +1000 |
Chelsea vs. ES Tunis Betting Analysis
Chelsea, coming off a surprising 3-1 defeat to Flamengo, despite leading at halftime, needs just a point to secure their progression after their opening victory over Los Angeles FC.
Esperance de Tunis had a mixed start, losing 2-0 to Flamengo before narrowly beating the MLS side 1-0, thanks to Youcef Belaïli’s strike.
For Chelsea, exiting the group stage in Philadelphia would be a considerable failure, especially given their resources and reputation. Maresca is expected to field a strong lineup without tactical gambles, aiming to overpower Espérance.
The North Africans, on the other hand, need a victory to stay in the tournament, and that should add some urgency to their approach.
However, creating significant scoring opportunities has been a challenge, with the Tunisian side generating the fewest 'big' chances (just two) alongside Botafogo and Urawa Red Diamonds in the competition so far. The absence of their star man, Youcef Belaili, makes their task even harder.
This match is virtually a knockout tie, and therefore, it promises to be entertaining.
