Chelsea are set to face off against Wrexham in a pre-season friendly over in America this week with the League One side attracting huge interest in the States. The Blues will be without players who went deep into Euro 2024 but should still have too much quality for the Welsh side.
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Chelsea vs Wrexham prediction: Blues to show off their quality
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- Chelsea beat Wrexham in a friendly last summer 5-0
- The last competitive meeting between these two sides saw Wrexham come out on top
- Wrexham held Premier League side Bournemouth to a draw in their previous friendly
Correct score prediction: Chelsea 3-1 Wrexham
It was a rout this time last year when Chelsea faced Wrexham over in America and we can see something similar happening this time around. While Wrexham have indeed moved up another division since last summer, the Blues have only improved their squad this transfer window.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Enzo Maresca to win his first game
- Home: 23/100 (1.23) – 81.30%
- Draw: 5/1 (6.0) – 16.7%
- Away: 9/1 (10.0) – 10%
Chelsea know they are going to be heavy favourites and expected to win quite handsomely against League One opposition. However, the Bleus are likely to rotate throughout the game which will disrupt any cohesion and allow Wrexham to get in on goal.
We can see both teams scoring and Chelsea coming out on top. If this doesn't appeal to you given how unpredictable pre-season friendly results can be, then remember to check out our free betting tips page.
Most recent H2Hs: Wrexham have largely struggled
Prior to their friendly clash last summer, Chelsea and Wrexham had not met each other since 1982 which was in Division Two and The Red Dragons side came out on top 2-1 victors. However, times have certainly changed and if the result from 12 months ago is anything to go off, the Blues should be comfortable winners.
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Chelsea preview: Maresca to finally put his stamp on the first team
Having been the surprise choice to replace Mauricio Pochettino this summer, Enzo Maresca will finally get the chance to show people how Chelsea will play this season. The first friendly of the summer is likely to showcase some rustiness, but the Blues should still come out on top.
Predicted lineup: Sanchez (GK), James, Badiashile, Disasi, Chilwell, Dewsbury-Hall, Casadei, Madueke, Nkunku, Sterling, Jackson
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Newcastle
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Wrexham preview: League One side have nothing to lose
It's been a well-documented fairytale rise from Non-League football to League One in a matter of years for Wrexham and they have no plans to slow down. Phil Parkinson's side managed to claim an impressive draw against Bournemouth in their last friendly which shows how competitive they can be.
Predicted lineup: Burton (GK), Barnett, Evans, O'Connell, Boyle, McLean, Cannon, Dobson, Jones, Fletcher, Palmer,
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Player to watch: Christopher Nkunku
Christopher Nkunku experienced a stop-start season last time out managing just 14 appearances across all competitions. He will certainly be taken care of this summer having picked up a major injury almost 12 months ago when on tour in America.
The French international will know he has a fresh start under a new manager but with a £52 million transfer fee hanging around his head, expectations are high. Nkunku is set to star in an attacking lineup for Chelsea and with Cole Palmer away on holiday following Euro 2024, this is his time to shine in a Chelsea shirt.