Johor vs Chelsea Prediction 9 August 2026
🔊 Chelsea will play their second match in Malaysia in two days. And almost certainly against Johor they will field a reserve squad plus players who got little time in the winning match against Milan. This is the essence of the match scenario - the hosts are unlikely to sit back and defend for all 90 minutes, despite their slim chances of success against a top club.
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📊 These teams have not previously met.
Head-to-head statistics Johor - Chelsea
Darul Takzim Team Overview
Johor took the opportunity to keep a top opponent in Malaysia. And now they will try to make a statement to the world. This summer, among the most notable opponents, you can single out Al-Ittifaq (2:3) and Elche (0:0) at best. By Asian standards, Johor are a consistent side who have scored in 15 of their last 16 matches across all competitions. It seems they will not be intimidated by a top opponent - the club regularly competes in the AFC Champions League, where just last season they gave a fight to the leaders of the Saudi Arabian, Japanese and Thai championships.
Match Results: Darul Takzim
Chelsea Team Overview
Chelsea will almost certainly play a semi-reserve lineup against Johor. Don't expect major contributions from João Pedro, Pedro Neto, Cole Palmer, Moisés Caicedo, Wesley Fofana and a number of other players who featured for more than an hour against Milan (3:0). Even Robert Sánchez's involvement is in doubt - the Londoners will almost certainly give their second goalkeeper, Mike Penders, a run out. Chelsea have been touring Australia and Asia for more than two weeks now, so fatigue has built up - it could be the key factor in the final friendly of the tour.
Match Results: Chelsea
⭐️ Editor's Pick
Chelsea's second string, the physical and emotional fatigue from a long trip, Johor's motivation - none of this comes close to justifying a potential thrashing. Given that the Malaysian side have gone 13 friendly matches in a row without losing by even two goals, the optimal bet looks like Johor handicap (+1.5). It has come in in 32 of Johor's last 33 matches across all competitions.
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Betting Tips: Darul Takzim - Chelsea
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