Can Liam Delap find the back of the net in his Chelsea debut? He is 3/1 to score first against Los Angeles FC Monday
Chelsea are sizeable odds-on favourites at 2/9 to win their first group game of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup Monday - as they take on Los Angeles FC in Atlanta.
Meanwhile, if you're anticipating an upset - Los Angeles FC are 17/2 outsiders and a draw is priced at 5/1.
For those in search of longer odds - Blues recruit Liam Delap is a 3/1 favourite to score first according to Sky Bet.
Delap was strong for Ipswich Town in an otherwise disappointing season for the Tractor Boys - with the talented striker netting 12 goals at a league level.
His teammates Nicolas Jackson and Cole Palmer are the next best-backed in the market to bag the opener - with the pair priced at 9/2 and 5/1 respectively.
Jackson and Palmer combined to score 28 goals across all competitions this season.
Conversely, if you're tipping LA to get on the scoresheet first - Denis Bouanga is the shortest-priced for the underdogs at 11/1.
Sky Bet odds for Chelsea vs Los Angeles FC:
Chelsea 2/9
Los Angeles FC 17/2
Draw 5/1
Sky Bet odds in Goalscorers market for Chelsea vs Los Angeles FC:
Liam Delap 3/1
Cole Palmer 4/1
Nicolas Jackson 9/2
Denis Bouanga 11/1
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