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UEFA Champions League
9/18/2014

Chelsea
Nemanja Matic is one of those players that every team in Europe would love to have in their side. Industrious while at the same time composed and willing to do the dirty work for the team, he is an asset for Chelsea and very much a Jose Mourinho player that often gives his more expansive teammates in Hazard and Oscar the license to fire, while he would slot himself beside the two center-halves preventing goals from counter-attacks. He could be pivotal for the side in containing the possible threat caused by the movement of Draxler and of course his ability to smell danger before anyone can, should be enough to get Chelsea a third win on the trot against their opponents.

Home - Chelsea
Last away matches - W-W-W-L-W-W

Schalke 04
Julian Draxler could actually be playing in England now, albeit for another London side in Arsenal had they been able to get their once transfer target. The move never materialized and Draxler looks to have moved on and will be looking to showcase his abilities to justify his billing come Wednesday at Stamford Bridge when his side will take on Chelsea, again. Without another potential attacking threat in Farfan who is out on long-term, the 20-year old will have to step up and take responsibility alongside Boateng and Huntelaar as the team’s primary source of goals. His movement and the tenacity to take players on and play in a few positions in the midfield will be key going into this game and give the travelling fans something to shout.

Away - Schalke 04
Last away matches - L-L-L-L-D-W

Asian Handicap
Home - (-1.75)
Away - (+1.75)
Pick - Chelsea (-1.75)
Odds - 2.14
Stakes - 9/10

Source : ChelseaVsSchalke04