Chelsea vs Wrexham Predicted Lineup, Betting Tips, Odds, Injury News, H2H, Telecast | Pre-season friendlies 2024

The Enzo Maresca era will begin as the Blues face off against Wrexham to kickstart their pre-season friendlies.

Despite a gloomy campaign, Mauricio Pochettino’s Chelsea finished the 2023-24 season strongly. The Blues finished sixth in the points table with just three points separating them from their rivals Tottenham. Manchester United annihilated Chelsea’s UEFA Europa League hopes after winning the FA Cup. The Blues have to make peace with just a UEFA Conference League berth. After Pochettino’s departure, the Blues will be keen to begin their pre-season vehemently under their new gaffer, Enzo Maresca.

English third-division outfit Wrexham are coming strongly after holding another Premier League side, AFC Bournemouth, to a 1-1 draw. In their first friendly fixture, the Welsh team decimated Hanley Town 5-1. Phil Parkinson will be keen to pull another upset when his side locks horns against the Blues in Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara.

This match is set to be an exciting mouth-watering clash as in-form Wrexham will look forward to extending their winning streak against the Blues in California.

Soaring temperatures. ☀️ pic.twitter.com/im2ZzxaNAI

— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) July 20, 2024

Kick-Off:

Thursday, 25 July 2024 at 8 AM IST; 3:30 AM UK

Location: Levi’s Stadium, Santa Clara, California, USA

Form:

• Chelsea FC (in all competitions): W-W-W-W-W
• Wrexham (in all competitions): D-W-W-W-W

Players to Watch:

Raheem Sterling (Chelsea FC)

The former Etihad poster boy will be eager to get the ball rolling for Chelsea under Enzo Maresca in the upcoming pre-season friendlies. The four-time PL winner will be a vital catalyst, whose impact will be viral in the match. Especially in the absence of Cole Palmer and possibly Enzo Fernandes, Sterling will need to step up for the Blues in the upcoming friendly against the English third-division side.

First Week Done 🔋 pic.twitter.com/AciABZj1OV

— Raheem Sterling (@sterling7) July 12, 2024

Arthur Okonkwo (Wrexham)

The Arsenal academy graduate will be the keystone of the ensemble when Wrexham face off against a strong Chelsea side in California. The 22-year-old young English custodian will face the likes of Nkunku, Sterling, and Guiu, who will be keen to rattle the net with a flurry of strikes. Okonkwo has made 39 appearances for the Robins so far. He will be the fulcrum, balancing the team’s 7-match-long unbeaten streak with finesse.

Match Facts:

• This will be Chelsea’s first match under Enzo Maresca.
• Wrexham are unbeaten in their last 7 matches.
• This match will be played at Levi’s Stadium in California, USA.

Chelsea vs Wrexham: Betting Tips and Odds

• Tip 1: Chelsea to win the match
• Tip 2: Raheem Sterling to score or assist
• Tip 3: Goals over 2.5

Injury and Team News:

Despite no major injury concerns for Chelsea, Maresca will likely miss the presence of Marc Cucurella, Cole Palmer, Conor Gallagher, Moises Caicedo, and Gabriel Slonina. The cloud of uncertainty also revolves around Enzo Fernandes, who has been accused of a racist slur.

Apart from Paul Mullin and Jacob Mendy, Phil Parkinson will most likely have the luxury to choose his best combinations from a fully fit and available squad.

Head to Head:

• Total matches: 9
• Chelsea wins: 4
• Wrexham wins: 2
• Draws: 3

Predicted Lineup:

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

Kepa (GK); James, Disasi, Adarabioyo, Colwill; Dewsbury-Hall, Veiga; Madueke, Nkunku, Sterling; Guiu

Wrexham predicted lineup (3-5-2):

Okonkwo (GK); Brunt, O’Connell, Cleworth; Bolton, Jones, Evans, Cannon, McClean; Dalby, Marriott

Match Prediction for Chelsea vs Wrexham:

Despite a neck-to-neck battle between these two teams, Chelsea might have the upper hand over Wrexham. Looking at the quality of both these sides, we are expecting the Blues to get the better of Wrexham by a narrow margin.

Predictions: Chelsea 3-2 Wrexham

Telecast for Chelsea vs Wrexham:

• US: ESPN
• UK: Chelseafc.com

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