CHELSEA will be looking to land back-to-back Champions League wins over Malmö when the two sides reconvene at Eleda Stadion on Tuesday evening.
The Blues put the defence of their continental crown back on course with a comfortable 4-0 win over the Swedes at Stamford Bridge a fortnight ago, on a night where my recommended Bet Builder banked.
That was just the tonic for Thomas Tuchel's team who were looking far from comfortable in Group H following the opening two rounds of fixtures.
The Premier League leaders, who swept aside Newcastle at St James' Park on Saturday, will look to repeat the trick against Malmö when the two teams meet again this midweek.
Tipped to be Group H whipping boys, John Dahl Tomasson's team are yet to pick up a point or score a goal, losing 3-0 to Juventus and 4-0 to Zenit before being dispatched at the Bridge.
Malmö have since picked up seven points from their subsequent three Swedish Allsvenskan assignments but they should expect another taxing night when they return to Europe's top table on Tuesday.
Outright Betting
Malmo, who have won only four of their last seven home games, head into this match as massive 35/2 (SBK) underdogs, while the draw is also deemed unlikely at 35/5 (SBK) with the same firm.
Two weeks after their one-sided meeting in west London, Chelsea make the trip to Scandinavia as red-hot 3/14 (SBK) favourites.
Betting Angles
Chelsea are far too short to side with at the above-mentioned price but combining a Chelsea win, under five match goals and over one Chelsea goal will bring about a 41/50 (UniBet) Bet Builder that makes appeal.
Thomas Tuchel has moulded Chelsea into a ruthlessly efficient winning machine and the Blues boss will have earmarked this fixture with Malmö as one where three points are crucial if his team are to qualify from the group.
The defending European champions are three points adrift of leaders Juventus in the Group H standings so they can ill-afford a slip-up in Sweden given that third-place Zenit are shaping up as worthy rivals for a top-two finish.
That said, Chelsea chief Tuchel will want to get the job done in Malmö with the minimum of fuss and the aforementioned combination looks like a canny way to get the capital club onside.
The above-mentioned Bet Builder has banked in seven of Chelsea's 10 triumphs this term and the same bet would also have paid out in each of Malmö's opening three Group E matches.
With all that in mind, I'm more than happy to support the same 41/50 (UniBet) formula at Eleda Stadion on Tuesday evening.
I'll also revisit the Bet Builder market and merge over one Chelsea goal and under one Malmö goal, an eye-catching 23/20 (Bet365) play.
The Blues are airtight at the back and capable in attack, so it's hard to see how sectional basement boys Malmö will give them much to worry about in southern Sweden.
This UEFA Champions League match between Malmö and Chelsea will be played on Nov 2, 2021 and kick off at 17:45. Check below for our tipsters best Malmö vs Chelsea prediction. You may also visit our dedicated betting previews section for the most up to date previews.
