TIPS - Qarabag VS Chelsea F.C.

[(Qarabag) Strength]:
1. Qarabag forward Leandro Andrade scored a goal in the last UEFA Champions League match, helping the team take the lead. He has scored 2 goals in 3 matches of the league phase of this UEFA Champions League campaign, making him the team's most consistent scorer.
2. Qarabag won 2-0 against Imisli FK in their last league match, extending their unbeaten league run to 6 wins and 2 draws in the last 8 matches, showing strong league performance.
3. Qarabag have reliable offensive firepower in the UEFA Champions League, scoring 6 goals in 3 matches in the league phase, averaging 2 goals per game.
4. Qarabag have a solid defense recently, conceding only 4 goals in their last 5 matches, averaging less than 1 goal conceded per game.
5. Qarabag have a strong home performance, remaining unbeaten in their last 5 official home matches with 4 wins and 1 draw.

[(Qarabag) Weakness]:
1. Qarabag lost 1-3 to Athletic Bilbao in their last UEFA Champions League away match, suffering their first defeat in the league phase of this UEFA Champions League campaign.
2. Qarabag have lost all 7 of their past encounters against English teams in European competitions, highlighting a significant gap in strength.
3. Qarabag have won only 1 of their last 5 official matches in AH with a terrible trend.

[(Chelsea F.C.) Strength]:
1. Chelsea F.C.'s offense features multiple scoring threats, with the 6 goals in the league phase of the UEFA Champions League being scored by 6 different players.
2. Chelsea F.C. secured a 1-0 away win against Tottenham Hotspur F.C. in their last league match, marking their second consecutive official match win and showing excellent form.
3. After losing 1-3 to FC Bayern Munich in their first UEFA Champions League away match, Chelsea F.C. quickly adjusted, securing back-to-back wins at Stamford Bridge with a 1-0 victory over SL Benfica and a 5-1 thrashing of AFC Ajax.
4. Chelsea F.C.'s offense is in full force, scoring 14 goals in their last 5 official matches, averaging nearly 3 goals per game.
5. Chelsea F.C. have been very strong in away matches recently, currently on a 4-match away winning streak.
6. The two teams met twice in the 2017-18 UEFA Champions League group stage, with Chelsea F.C. winning 6-0 at home and 4-0 away, completing a double over Qarabag. The lopsided scorelines reflect the significant gap between the two sides.

[(Chelsea F.C.) Weakness]:
1. Chelsea F.C.'s key midfielder Cole Palmer and defenders Benoit Badiashile and Levi Colwill continue to be absent due to injuries.
2. Chelsea F.C.'s defensive stability needs improvement, having conceded 6 goals in their last 5 official matches, averaging 1.2 goals conceded per game.

[Tips]:
Qarabag are currently in excellent form, unbeaten in 8 consecutive league matches, with a very solid defensive capability and strong home performance.

They have also performed impressively in the UEFA Champions League, winning 2 out of their 3 matches in the league phase so far, ensuring a reliable offensive firepower in the competition.

Chelsea F.C. are also in excellent form recently, currently on a 2-match winning streak, with strong away performance and remarkable adaptability.

After losing their first match to FC Bayern Munich, they bounced back with 2 consecutive wins at home. However, Chelsea F.C.'s defense has some vulnerabilities.

Qarabag have suffered defeats in all their past encounters against English teams and were previously defeated twice by Chelsea F.C. in the UEFA Champions League, highlighting a significant gap in strength.

Even with home advantage, Qarabag should not be overestimated.

Thus, we expect Chelsea F.C. to score a perfect victory.

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