Chelsea are on the verge of missing the 2026/2027 UEFA Champions League following a three-nil defeat in the hands of Manchester City on Sunday.
Goals from Nico O’Reilly, Marc Guéhi, and Jeremy Doku sealed Chelsea’s 10th league loss of the season at Stamford Bridge.
Going into the game, many fans, using the best free bet opportunity, had backed Manchester City to continue their 12-game unbeaten streak against Chelsea across all competitions.
The first 45 had Liam Rosenior’s men flattering to deceive, prompting live bettors to go on betting sites to wager on them.
Ultimately, City secured victory in the second half through Chelsea players’ errors and exceptional team play.
The result meant the hosts fell to 6th on the table, with 48 points from 32 games and four points away from a Champions League spot.
What are the odds of Chelsea making the UCL?
The FIFA Club World Cup winners have had a torrid season, getting slapped in every tournament they have participated in.
Having accepted that the probability of them ending this season trophyless is high, their fear is missing out on the 2026/2027 UEFA Champions League.
The two-time UCL winners can only qualify for Europe’s premier competition via league spot as they have exited this season’s Champions League and are not participating in the Europa League.
Currently, the last UCL spot is just four points away, with five teams behind Chelsea also trailing closely behind, all within three points.
Up next for the Blues is a clash with Manchester United at the Bridge on Saturday, with the visitors not ready to relinquish their seven-point gap.
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