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Eintracht Frankfurt v Chelsea Betting Odds: UEFA Europa League Match Preview and Latest News

The Germans host the Premier League side in the first leg of the Europa League semifinals.

EINTRACHT FRANKFURT  LATEST NEWS
The Eagles were held to a goalless home draw against Hertha, remaining without a win for the third time in the Bundesliga.

It was a bad result as the battle to finish in the top four and play in the Champions League next season.

In the Europe League, Adolf Hutter’s side continues to impress reaching the semifinal in style. They beat 2-0 Benfica in the return leg, overturning the 4-2 defeat in Portugal.

Unbeaten at home in the competition 12 consecutive games, with nine wins and three draws.

Attackers Rebic and Haller are not available and will miss the first leg.

CHELSEA  LATEST NEWS
The Blues snatched a point at Old Trafford and the 1-1 draw gives full advantage for finishing in the top-4. With two games to go Sarri’s side is favourite to play in the Champions League next season.

In the last 8, Chelsea beat Slavia Praha two times and extended their unbeaten record in 15 games. Only one draw in the competition, collecting 14 wins

Scored at least one goals for 18 games in a row, the last time they fail to find the next back in 07/03/13.

Eintracht Frankfurt v Chelsea live betting available at bet365 (18+, T&C Apply)

The Italian coach has to cope without central defenders Cahill and Rudiger. Winger Willian trained with the whole squad and has chances to be available.

EINTRACHT FRANKFURT V CHELSEA  MATCH ODDS*
Let’s take a look at main and special odds markets offered at bet365 website :

• Full Time Result (1X2) : 2.90 – 3.30 – 2.62
• Under/Over 2.5 Goals : 1.90 (Under) – 1.90 (Over)
• Draw No Bet: 2.00 (Arsenal) – 1.72 (Valencia)
• Both Teams to Score: 1.70 (Yes) –  2.05 (No)
• Halftime Result (1X2): 3.40 – 2.10 – 3.23
• A Penalty in the match:  4.50 (Yes) – 1.18 (No)
• Olivier Giroud Anytime Scorer: 2.87
• *bet365 odds as offered at 02/05, 10:00CET (subject to change without prior notice)

MATCHUP TO WATCH
Luka Jovic is the main threat of the German side, scoring goals frequently. The Serbian attacker has to do more today, as fellow strikers Rebic and Haller are injured.

Olivier Giroud is the main man to watch in the Europa League. The French striker has scored 10 goals and is the top scorer in the Europa League this season.