Chelsea FC vs Valencia CF, Champions League 2019-20 GROUP STAGE
Overview
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Chelsea FC vs Valencia CF — Champions League .
- Chelsea FC 8 games · 16 pts (2026/27)
- Valencia CF 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Ali Palabiyik
- Referee Cuneyt Cakιr
- Referee Bahattin Duran
- Referee Tarik Ongun
- Referee Huseyin Gocek
- Referee Mete Kalkavan
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal FC | 8 | 24 |
| 2 | FC Bayern München | 8 | 21 |
| 3 | Liverpool FC | 8 | 18 |
| 4 | Tottenham Hotspur FC | 8 | 17 |
| 5 | FC Barcelona | 8 | 16 |
| 6 | Chelsea FC | 8 | 16 |
| 7 | Sporting Clube de Portugal | 8 | 16 |
| 8 | Manchester City FC | 8 | 16 |
| 9 | Real Madrid CF | 8 | 15 |
| 10 | FC Internazionale Milano | 8 | 15 |
| 11 | Paris Saint-Germain FC | 8 | 14 |
| 12 | Newcastle United FC | 8 | 14 |
| 13 | Juventus FC | 8 | 13 |
| 14 | Club Atlético de Madrid | 8 | 13 |
| 15 | Atalanta BC | 8 | 13 |
| 16 | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 8 | 12 |
| 17 | Borussia Dortmund | 8 | 11 |
| 18 | PAE Olympiakos SFP | 8 | 11 |
| 19 | Club Brugge KV | 8 | 10 |
| 20 | Galatasaray SK | 8 | 10 |
| 21 | AS Monaco FC | 8 | 10 |
| 22 | Qarabag Agdam FK | 8 | 10 |
| 23 | FK Bodø/Glimt | 8 | 9 |
| 24 | Sport Lisboa e Benfica | 8 | 9 |
| 25 | Olympique de Marseille | 8 | 9 |
| 26 | Paphos FC | 8 | 9 |
| 27 | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 8 | 9 |
| 28 | PSV | 8 | 8 |
| 29 | Athletic Club | 8 | 8 |
| 30 | SSC Napoli | 8 | 8 |
| 31 | FC København | 8 | 8 |
| 32 | AFC Ajax | 8 | 6 |
| 33 | Eintracht Frankfurt | 8 | 4 |
| 34 | SK Slavia Praha | 8 | 3 |
| 35 | Villarreal CF | 8 | 1 |
| 36 | FK Kairat | 8 | 1 |
Head-to-Head
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Sep | Valencia CF | H | 0–1 | L |
| 14 Sep | Wolverhampton Wanderers FC | A | 5–2 | W |
| 31 Aug | Sheffield United FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 24 Aug | Norwich City FC | A | 3–2 | W |
| 18 Aug | Leicester City FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 11 Aug | Manchester United FC | A | 0–4 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Sep | Chelsea FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 14 Sep | FC Barcelona | A | 2–5 | L |
| 01 Sep | RCD Mallorca | H | 2–0 | W |
| 24 Aug | RC Celta de Vigo | A | 0–1 | L |
| 17 Aug | Real Sociedad de Fútbol | H | 1–1 | D |
| 18 May | Real Valladolid CF | A | 2–0 | W |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (2 games)
H2H (2 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at !
- 5' Chelsea FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 9' A moment of madness from Francis Coquelin on 9 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Valencia CF will be frustrated.
- 14' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Chelsea FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 16' Another substitution for Chelsea FC to replace Mason Mount by Pedro on 16 minute.
- 21' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 26' Chelsea FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 31' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 33' A moment of madness from Jorginho on 33 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Chelsea FC will be frustrated.
- 38' Chelsea FC have won 673 goals from 417 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 43' The energy levels are beginning to show. Albert Celades might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 48' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 53' Chelsea FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Valencia CF backline.
- 58' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Albert Celades will be considering his options from the bench.
- 63' The travelling Valencia CF supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 68' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
- 70' The Valencia CF bench stirs into life. Kevin Gameiro is withdrawn and Maxi Gomez gets his opportunity.
- 73' The crowd applauds Kurt Zouma as he leaves the pitch. Olivier Giroud steps in for Chelsea FC.
- 74' Rodrigo has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 74 minutes.
- 79' Ezequiel Garay has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 80' The whistle greets Mateo Kovacic as he departs to be replaced by Ross Barkley.
- 85' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 90' Chelsea FC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 90.
- 90' Fresh legs for Valencia CF! Lee Kangin comes on to replace Rodrigo.
- Valencia CF celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.
Lineups
Chelsea FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
17
Mateo Kovacic ↓ Ross Barkley 80'
- 5
- 1
- 28
- 3
- 10
- 4
- 9
-
15
Kurt Zouma ↓ Olivier Giroud 73'
-
19
Mason Mount ↓ Pedro 16'
- 29
Bench
- 13
-
18
Olivier Giroud ↑ 73'
-
8
Ross Barkley ↑ 80'
-
11
Pedro ↑ 16'
- 22
- 23
- 44
Coach
Frank Lampard
Valencia CF Lineups
Starting XI
-
9
Kevin Gameiro ↓ Maxi Gomez 70'
- 10
-
19
Rodrigo ↓ Lee Kangin 90'
- 11
- 18
- 17
- 24
- 5
- 14
- 6
- 13
Bench
- 7
-
12
Mouctar Diakhaby ↑ 90'
- 1
- 20
-
22
Maxi Gomez ↑ 70'
- 3
-
16
Lee Kangin ↑ 90'
Coach
Albert Celades
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Rodrigo | 1 |
| Mateo Kovacic | 1 |
| Christian Pulisic | 1 |
| Daniel Wass | 1 |
| Carlos Soler | 1 |
Head to Head
Chelsea FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.06
Chelsea FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.14
Valencia CF xG
I would bet for:
Chelsea FC or Valencia CF 68% + Under 2.5 goals 63%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Valencia CF win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.2
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 87% |
|
13% |
| ± 1.5 | 65% |
|
35% |
| ± 2.5 | 37% |
|
63% |
| ± 3.5 | 18% |
|
82% |
| ± 4.5 | 8% |
|
92% |
Double Chance
Chelsea FC or Draw
65%
Draw or Valencia CF
67%
Chelsea FC or Valencia CF
68%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
14.3%
0 – 0
13.5%
0 – 1
Actual
1 – 0
10.5%
1 – 2
7.4%
0 – 2
6.9%
2 – 1
6.8%
2 – 0
6%
2 – 2
4%
1 – 3
2.8%
0 – 3
2.6%
3 – 1
2.4%
Asian Handicap — Chelsea FC
| Handicap | Chelsea FC covers | Push | Valencia CF covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 4% | — | 96% |
| -2 | 4% | 9% | 87% |
| -1.5 | 13% | — | 87% |
| -1 | 13% | 19% | 68% |
| -0.5 | 32% | — | 68% |
| +0.5 | 64% | — | 36% |
| +1 | 64% | 21% | 15% |
| +1.5 | 85% | — | 15% |
| +2 | 85% | 10% | 5% |
| +2.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
Clean Sheet
Chelsea FC keeps clean sheet
33%
✓
Valencia CF keeps clean sheet
35%
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Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.