Despite being winless from their first two games of the Champions League season, Chelsea could move top of Group E by beating Serie A heavyweights AC Milan at Stamford Bridge on Matchday 3.
Stefano Pioli’s side recovered from falling behind at Salzburg in their opener to earn a 1-1 draw in Austria and beat Dinamo Zagreb 3-1 on September 14, contributing to a strong run of form that made their defeat at home to Napoli four days later their first loss in 14 games.
Chelsea have not made an entirely convincing start under new boss Graham Potter, conceding a late equaliser at home to Salzburg in his first match in charge and falling behind at Crystal Palace on Saturday, when Conor Gallagher’s 90th-minute winner gave Potter his first three points at the helm.
Here’s how to watch Chelsea against Milan, as well as the latest team news and betting odds for the match.
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What time is Chelsea vs. AC Milan?
Chelsea host AC Milan in the Champions League at Stamford Bridge, London. The game kicks off at 8 p.m. BST on Wednesday, October 5.
| UK | USA | Canada | Australia | |
| Date | Wed, Oct 5 | Wed, Oct 5 | Wed, Oct 5 | Thurs, Oct 6 |
| Time | 20:00 BST | 15:00 ET | 15:00 ET | 06:00 AEDT |
How to watch Chelsea vs. AC Milan
| UK | USA | Canada | Australia | |
| TV channel | BT Sport 2, BT Sport Ultimate | – | – | – |
| Streaming | BT Sport | Paramount+ | DAZN | Stan Sport |
UK: Matches are carried across BT Sport streaming and TV platforms.
USA: The game will be shown on streaming services Paramount+ and VIX+. Spanish-language coverage of the Champions League is available on fuboTV, which also offers a free trial to new subscribers.
Canada: Every Champions League match all season long is broadcast in Canada via DAZN.
Australia: Every Champions League match all season long is streamed in Australia via Stan Sport.
Chelsea vs. AC Milan predicted lineups
Chelsea midfielder N’Golo Kante resumed light training following a hamstring injury before their visit to Palace and could be in contention to make his long-anticipated return.
Goalkeeper Edouard Mendy missed the game at Selhurst Park with a knee problem and defender Marc Cucurella was forced out through illness.
Chelsea predicted lineup (4-2-2-2): Kepa (GK) — James, Fofana, Thiago Silva, Cucurella — Jorginho, Kovacic — Mount, Havertz — Sterling, Aubameyang
Milan recovered from that rare defeat against Napoli by winning 3-1 at Empoli on Saturday but the victory sealed by goals in the 93rd and 96th minutes came at a cost.
Captain Davide Calabria, fellow defender Simon Kjaer and winger Alexis Saelemaekers all suffered injuries, joining a list that includes inspirational goalkeeper Mike Maignan, full-backs Alessandro Florenzi and Theo Hernandez, midfielder Junior Messias and forwards Divock Origi and Zlatan Ibrahimovic.
AC Milan predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Tatarusanu (GK) — Dest, Kalulu, Tomori, Ballo-Toure — Bennacer, Tonali — Krunic, De Ketelaere, Leao — Giroud
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Chelsea vs. AC Milan betting odds
Chelsea are odds on to earn their first Champions League home win for more than seven months against visitors for whom a draw would be a positive result, maintaining their three-point lead over opponents who will start the evening in fourth.
These teams have not played each other this century but have met once at Stamford Bridge in the Champions League previously: a goalless draw in the group stage in 1999.
| UK (Sky Bet) |
USA (Caesars) |
Canada (Sports Interaction) |
Australia (Ladbrokes) | |
| Chelsea Win | 7/10 | -135 | 1.68 | 1.62 |
| Draw | 14/5 | +295 | 3.80 | 3.50 |
| AC Milan Win | 19/5 | +370 | 4.52 | 4.75 |
| Over 2.5 Goals | 4/5 | -115 | 1.82 | 1.80 |
| Both Teams to Score | 8/11 | -120 | 1.74 | 1.80 |
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