Match Analysis: Both Real Madrid and Chelsea recently faced defeats. Real Madrid, managed by Carlo Ancelotti, lost to Milan and Barcelona in their pre-season friendlies. Ancelotti will likely continue experimenting with the lineup against Chelsea, focusing on offensive plays.

Chelsea, after a 3-0 win over Club America, suffered a 2-4 defeat to Man City, highlighting defensive issues. Chelsea has shown consistency in scoring across their recent friendlies but has also conceded numerous goals.

Team News: Real Madrid’s squad will miss key players like Kylian Mbappe, Jude Bellingham, and others. Arda Guler, Luka Modric, and Antonio Rudiger are expected to start. Chelsea might start Jorgensen in goal and include Ben Chilwell and Wesley Fofana in defense.

Predicted Lineups:

• Real Madrid (4-3-3): Courtois; Vazquez, Vallejo, Rudiger, F Garcia; Modric, Martin, Ceballos; Guler, Endrick, Diaz.
• Chelsea (4-2-3-1): Jorgensen; James, Adarabioyo, Fofana, Chilwell; Lavia, Dewsbury-Hall; Madueke, Nkunku, Sterling; Guiu.

Betting Insights:

• Chelsea to lose the Asian handicap: Chelsea has lost the Asian handicap in 3 of the last 4 matches against Real Madrid.
• Even total goals: 7 of the last 8 encounters have seen even total goals.
• At least 3 goals: Recent matches for both teams have seen a high number of goals.

Prediction: A high-scoring, entertaining match is expected, with a predicted score of 4-2 in favor of Real Madrid.

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