Chelsea vs Club America preview: Best free betting tips, odds and predictions for pre-season friendly

CHELSEA continue their pre-season preparations up against Mexican opposition Club America at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta in the early hours of Thursday morning.

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Chelsea vs Club America preview

Well it’s not been the best of starts to pre-season for Chelsea and new manager Enzo Maresca.

The Italian, 44, is yet to oversee a victory following a 2-2 draw with League One Wrexham and a disastrous 4-1 defeat to Celtic at the Notre Dame Stadium in Indiana.

Chelsea boasted more possession and produced more shots at goal during that encounter, but were picked off far too easily.

Manager Maresca maintained that it’s all “part of the process” for his players, but he has demanded big improvements ahead of their bout with Mexican opponents Club America on Thursday.

But it won’t be easy. The reigning Liga MX champions are already four games into their domestic campaign, while the likes of Enzo Fernandez, Marc Cucurella and Conor Gallagher remain unavailable.

Chelsea vs Club America odds

• Chelsea 8/13 with William Hill – CLAIM HERE

• Draw 23/10 with William Hill – CLAIM HERE

• Club America 3/1 with William Hill – CLAIM HERE

Odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.

Chelsea vs Club America betting tips and predictions

Upset?

It could be a tricky evening for Enzo Maresca’s side as they continue to adjust to his playing style. They are up against a side already at full fitness and have five games in all competitions under their belts this season. Maresca will continue to tinker and that could see Club America secure a win on Thursday.

• Club America to win and BTTS (Yes) at 11/2 with William Hill – CLAIM HERE

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