Club World Cup champions Chelsea take on Erik ten Hag's new team in Bayer Leverkusen on Friday afternoon.
This will be Chelsea's first outing since their fantastic 3-0 Club World Cup triumph over PSG. My Chelsea vs. Leverkusen predictions believe there will be much activity in both boxes, resulting in plenty of goals. Read why in my free betting picks for August 8.
Chelsea vs Leverkusen picks and predictions
My Chelsea vs Leverkusen best bet: Over 3.5 (-118 at Betano)
We should see a lot of known and unknown faces on the pitch for Chelsea, as manager Enzo Maresca will surely allow as many players as possible to be involved. Take into consideration that a game with AC Milan will be played just two days later, so that will be another rotation factor.
Ten Hag is desperate for success at Leverkusen after failing at Manchester United. He started off his adventure on the Bayer bench with a 5-1 defeat against Flamengo's second team, but then went on to beat Bochum (2-0), Fortuna Dusseldorf (2-1), and Pisa (3-0).
The game against Chelsea should find them in much better match rhythm, considering they started their preseason action more than three weeks ago.
With the stakes low and the defenses not quite jelled together yet, I think there will be goals at both ends in this game, so I'll take Betano's Over 3.5 goals for -118. I believe the Over 4.5 goals is worth a chance at +187.
Chelsea vs Leverkusen same-game parlay (SGP)
Over 3.5
Both teams to score
Leverkusen to draw or win
Leverkusen have scored at least two goals in each of their last three games. The opponents weren't of the same caliber as Chelsea is, but Leverkusen should continue looking good up front.
Given the fact that Chelsea are playing their first true preseason match on Friday, they might lack speed compared to Leverkusen. I believe Bayer are well equipped to get something from this trip to Stamford Bridge.
Chelsea vs Leverkusen odds
Chelsea vs Leverkusen live odds
 Chelsea |
 Leverkusen |
|
|---|---|---|
| -110 | Moneyline | +230 |
| +350 | Draw | +350 |
| Over 2.5 (-286) | Total | Under 2.5 (+225) |
Odds courtesy of Betano.
Chelsea vs Leverkusen opening odds
- Moneyline: Chelsea -110 | Leverkusen +230
- Draw: +350
- Over/Under: Over 2.5 | Under 2.5
How to watch Chelsea vs Leverkusen
| Location | Stamford Bridge, London, England |
| Date | Friday, 8-8-2025 |
| Time | 2:00 p.m. ET |
| TV | DAZN |
| Weather | 75F, 7 mph winds, 10% PoP. |
Chelsea vs Leverkusen key injuries
Chelsea: Benoit Badiashile (Out).
Leverkusen: Malik Tillman (Out).
Odds are correct at the time of publishing and are subject to change.
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