Chelsea vs Bayer Leverkusen Preview, prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | Pre-season friendly 2025

Leverkusen emerged as the better side when they last faced the Blues.

Chelsea are ready to lock horns with Bayer Leverkusen for a pre-season club friendly fixture. The interesting contest between these two European clubs is all set to take place at Stamford Bridge.

After the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 triumph, Chelsea will now be finally back in action. This is going to be their first pre-season game, and the Blues will be looking to begin things on a positive note. The Enzo Maresca-led side will take on Leverkusen next, and with the current squad, the Blues can outplay the visitors.

Bayer Leverkusen are looking in good touch now. They have won all of their last three friendlies. The Erik ten Hag-led side will now visit Stamford Bridge to take on the World Champions. It is going to be a highly challenging encounter for them.

Kick-off:

• Location: London, England
• Stadium: Stamford Bridge
• Date: Friday, August 8
• Kick-off Time: 11:30 p.m. IST/ 06:00 p.m. GMT/ 02:00 p.m. ET/ 11:00 a.m. PT
• Referee: TBD
• VAR: Not in use

Pre-Season Form:

Bayer Leverkusen: L-W-W-W

Chelsea: N/A

Players to Watch

Cole Palmer (Chelsea)

Cole Palmer has been one of the most consistent players for the Blues. The English midfielder scored a brace in the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 final, which helped them take down the UEFA Champions League winners Paris Saint-Germain. He is yet again going to play an important role for his side.

Patrik Schick (Bayer Leverkusen)

Even though Patrik Schick did not score any goals in the last game for Bayer Leverkusen, he remains an important part of the Bundesliga side in the attacking front. Against the Premier League team, the 29-year-old forward will be looking to step up and score a goal or two to help his squad.

Match Facts

• Bayer Leverkusen are on a three-match winning run.
• This will be the third-ever meeting between these teams.
• The Blues are going to contest in their first-ever pre-season game of 2025.

Chelsea vs Bayer Leverkusen: Betting Tips and Odds

• Chelsea to win
• Liam Delap to score
• Goals over 3.5

Injury and Team News

Benoit Badiashile is injured and will miss out on action for the hosts. Wesley Fofana and Enzo Fernandez are back in training and might come in as substitutes.

Bayer Leverkusen will be without the services of Jeanuel Belocian as he is injured. Edmond Tapsoba’s participation is not confirmed, as he received a red card in the last friendly game.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 2

Chelsea won: 1

Bayer Leverkusen won: 1

Draws: 0

Predicted Lineups

Chelsea predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)

Sánchez (GK); James, Chalobah, Colwill, Cucurella; Dewsbury-Hall, Caicedo; Palmer, Santos, Neto; Delap

Bayer Leverkusen predicted lineup (3-4-2-1)

Hradecky (GK); Hincapie, Quansah, Tape-Kobrissa; Arthur, Palacios, Andrich, Grimaldo; Hofmann, Tella; Schick

Match Prediction

Both clubs are well-equipped and can produce top performances, but the Blues are likely to come out on top. They should come out as the winning team against Bayer Leverkusen in their upcoming pre-season game.

Prediction: Chelsea 3-1 Leverkusen

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