FINALLY! The long anticipated confrontation between Jose Mourinho and his “ex-men”, or should I say Ancelotti and his old foes??
 
Inter is unbeaten in 14 consecutive games in all competitions, but the have not won in their last 3 either.
 
Through the CL group stage they went 2-3-1, which also highlights the fact they are not as good in Europe as they would want to be.
 
On the other hand, Chelsea are lead by an expert in this competition in particular, who had easily lead them through the group and was 4-1-0 already before the last game, so the draw at home to APOEL does not count.
 
Also Chelsea lost only once in their last 16 in all competitions, so they appear to be in better shape lately, and –of course- they have more options upfront which makes them the favourites in my eyes.
 
Tonight Mourinho will have a fully fit squad for a change, with all of Eto’o, Pandev and Balotelli available.
 
Chelsea welcome back Frank Lampard, and that is all I need to know to consider them at full strength as well.
 
It’s obvious this game will be tighter than tight, and both managers will know each others squad and playing style by heart, so hardly any surprises to be seen.

Picks:

Under 2.5 goals
Draw