Opta’s supercomputer can only really see one outcome from Chelsea’s upcoming fixture against Ajax.
The Blues host Ajax in the Champions League on Wednesday, looking for their second win of the competition.
Last time out, they beat Benfica 1-0. Ajax, on the other hand, are still looking for their first victory after losing to both Marseille and Inter Milan.
Ajax manager John Heitinga has scored against Chelsea before and will now be hoping that some of his players can follow in his footsteps on Wednesday.
Ajax manager John Heitinga sitting down
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Opta’s supercomputer predicts Chelsea win
If you are an Ajax supporter, you should look away from the prediction that Opta’s supercomputer has made for the game against Chelsea.
It has not given the Eredivisie outfit much of a chance. In fact, Opta’s supercomputer has given Chelsea a 71.2% chance of victory.
Ajax’s form has not been great this season, whereas Chelsea are starting to find their feet despite all of the injuries that they have been picking up.
Enzo Maresca’s men are currently on a run of three straight wins, beating Nottingham Forest 3-0 last weekend and Liverpool 2-1 just before the international break.
Wout Weghorst will try to end Chelsea’s mini streak, but the Blues will be confident of securing another victory.
Champions League trophy at Stamford Bridge
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Opta Analyst’s predicted Chelsea line-up
Opta Analyst shared the prediction made by Opta’s supercomputer and has also predicted Chelsea’s starting XI for the Ajax game.
They have gone for a line-up of: Robert Sanchez, Malo Gusto, Trevoh Chalobah, Jorrel Hato, Marc Cucurella, Romeo Lavia, Moises Caicedo, Pedro Neto, Facundo Buonanotte, Alejandro Garnacho, Tyrique George.
The Chelsea Chronicle has also predicted Chelsea’s line-up for Wednesday’s match. Whatever team Maresca puts out, it should be enough to beat an Ajax side who are winless in the competition.
Chelsea got their Champions League campaign off to a very disappointing start after losing 3-1 to Bayern Munich. A win against Ajax to add to their victory over Benfica will make that a distant memory.