Chelsea - AC Milan friendly: Prediction, facts and betting tips - August 8, 2026
As part of their preparations for the new season, Chelsea will face AC Milan. The match will take place on Saturday, August 8, kicking off at 14:00 CET, and I am offering a betting tip for it.
Chelsea - AC Milan: Match preview
Chelsea finished 10th in the table last season and changed their head coach during the campaign. At the end of the season, the Blues appointed a new manager, Xabi Alonso. He has begun building his team, with the London club signing several new players and veterans who are expected to add experience and confidence. The team have played three friendly matches, winning one and losing two. Chelsea have three more matches ahead of them, before opening their Premier League campaign on Sunday, August 24.
AC Milan also changed their head coach after last season. The Rossoneri finished fifth last campaign with 70 points from 38 matches. That was enough to qualify for the Europa League, but Milan were clearly hoping for more. Their new manager is Ruben Amorim, who left Manchester United midway through last season. Under the Portuguese coach, Milan have played two matches, both ending in draws: 2-2 against Celtic and 1-1 against Inter. They have matches against Chelsea and Manchester United still to come, before opening the new season against Torino on August 23.
Match facts and H2H
- Chelsea have lost their last two matches and three of their last four.
- Milan are winless in their last three matches: two draws and one defeat.
- Milan have conceded in each of their last six matches, while Chelsea have conceded in their last eight.
- The last meeting between these teams ended in a 4-1 victory for Milan.
Prediction
Preparations for the start of the new season are continuing, and both teams have undergone plenty of changes. I expect us to see an entertaining, high-scoring match, so I am offering a bet on over 3 total goals. The odds for this outcome are 1.65.
