Going by Chelsea's recent form, they will not be favourites for their upcoming UEFA Champions League Round-of-16 contest against FC Bayern. However, a closely-fought contest has been a guarantee whenever these two teams take the field.
Under head coach Frank Lampard, the Blues have been inconsistent in the Premier League this season. Despite their defensive frailties and attacking woes, the London club remain fourth on the table, three points above fifth-placed Manchester United.
It has been a race for the final Champions League spot in the Premier League and Chelsea have so far edged out the rest of competitors.