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Wednesday's Champions League predictions including Chelsea vs. Atletico Madrid

Sports Mole provides score predictions for both of Wednesday's Champions League fixtures - Chelsea vs. Atletico Madrid and Bayern Munich vs. Lazio.


Bayern vs. Lazio (Wednesday, 8.00pm)

Leroy Sane celebrates scoring for Bayern Munich against Lazio in the Champions League on February 23, 2021© Reuters

Bayern Munich take on Lazio in the second leg of their Champions League last-16 knockout tie on Wednesday, with the defending champions holding a 4-1 lead from the first leg at Stadio Olimpico.

As such, it would take a monumental effort from the Italians to overturn the deficit at Allianz Arena and subsequently reach the quarter-final of this competition for the first time since 2000.

We say: Bayern Munich 3-1 Lazio


We expect Bayern to get the job done largely in second gear against Lazio on Wednesday, with the Italians needing to score first to have any hope of causing a major upset.

The likes of Lewandowski and Gnabry should simply have too much quality for Inzaghi's side to deal with, with even an under-strength Bayern showing their superiority in the first leg.

Our tipster partners are predicting a home win.

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> How Lazio could line up against Bayern

> How Bayern could line up against Lazio


Chelsea vs. Atletico (Wednesday, 8.00pm)

Olivier Giroud scores for Chelsea against Atletico Madrid in the Champions League on February 23, 2021© Reuters

Boasting a 1-0 lead from the first leg thanks to a trademark Olivier Giroud spectacular, Chelsea welcome Atletico Madrid to Stamford Bridge for the second leg of their last-16 Champions League battle on Wednesday evening.

The Blues have one foot in the quarter-finals after claiming a vital narrow win - and away goal - against the La Liga leaders on February 23, and Thomas Tuchel's unbeaten start to life in London is also at stake this week.

The two European superpowers both head into this game on the back of goalless stalemates at the weekend, as Chelsea were held by Leeds United while Atletico could not get the better of Getafe.

We say: Chelsea 1-1 Atletico Madrid


Atletico have been renowned for their defensive prowess throughout the Simeone era, but Chelsea are certainly giving the La Liga leaders a good run for their money in that regard, and a fascinating battle is set to occur in the capital this week.

The visitors simply have to go for goals lest they risk bowing out of the Champions League in disappointing fashion, and while Tuchel's defence may finally be breached on home soil, we expect the Blues to demonstrate their European credentials with a hard-fought draw on their way to the quarter-finals.

Our tipster partners are predicting a double chance bet on a home win or draw.

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> How Atletico Madrid could line up against Chelsea

> How Chelsea could line up against Atletico Madrid

> Chelsea injury, suspension list vs. Atletico

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