Chelsea welcome Shamrock Rovers to Stamford Bridge on Thursday night having already confirmed their spot in the last-16 of the competition.
The Blues have had victories in all five matches in the League Phase after beating KAA Gent, Panathinaikos, FC Noah. 1. FC Heidenheim and FC Astana. They are one point off to finish top of the Conference League due to their goal advantage difference. Chelsea head into the European clash as heavy favorites and will be keen to extend their winning run to eight matches in all competitions.
Meanwhile, in each of their first five group stage showdowns, Shamrock Rovers are unbeaten having made spectacular form in the Conference League. Despite settling for a silver medal finish in the domestic league, Shamrock’s away form in the competition has been solid. Shamrock is also on the verge of joining the Blues straight into the last 16. They are placed sixth and a win will guarantee their spot, otherwise they may have to settle for a knockout play-off round.
Team News
Chelsea
The Blues go into this game without Wesley Fofana and Reece James (Harmstring). Benoit Badiashile is also sidelined with an unspecified issue whereas Omari Kellyman is out with his hamstring issue. The likes of Cole Palmer, Jadon Sancho, Marc Cucurella, Levi Colwill, and Nicolas Jackson are omitted from the Conference League squad and will not feature in this tie.
Shamrock Rovers
As for Dublin (Shamrock Rovers), they will be motivated by the return of Sean Kavanagh. Striker Rory Gaffney is sidelined with his long-term injury and is the only one missing for the away squad.
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Chelsea Probable Lineup: Jörgensen; Disasi, Adarabioyo, Badiashile, Veiga, Casadei, Dewsbury-Hall, Neto, Félix, Mudryk; Nkunku
Shamrock Rovers Probable Lineup: Pohls; Cleary, Lopes, Grace, Burns, McEneff, Poom, Honohan, Nugent; Burke, Kenny
Verdict
Reason:
With five wins so far the Blues will be looking for another win this time being at a home-ground advantage while Shamrock came to this match also with good form it is hard for them to come with victory given the nature and the game level of their opponent. Chelsea are expected to win this fixture.
Tip: Bet on Chelsea win
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Tip: Over 2.5
Reason
With Chelsea having lethal players who can score more goals producing Over 2.5 in the upcoming match looks inevitable, Given the 77% over 23% Probability of this happening.
Tip: GG/BTTS
Reason
Even though both teams have not met before a (GG/BTTS) looks possible regarding the rotation of the squad with a probability of 39% over 69% though with a low percentage this match has a high chance of producing a GG/BTTS result again
Please note that odds are subject to change.
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Betting Tips 1X2
- Botev Plovdiv vs Ludogorets – Away Win
- Nacional Madeira vs Benfica – Away Win
- Zamalek vs Cer. Cleopatra –Home Win
- Ceahlaul Piatra Neamt vs Botosani – Away Win
- Rapid Bucuresti vs CFR Cluj – Away Win
- APOEL Nicosia vs Astana – Home Win
- Heidenheim vs St. Gallen – Home Win
Both Teams To Score Today
- Botev Plovdiv vs Ludogorets
- Nacional Madeira vs Benfica
- Zamalek vs Cer. Cleopatra
- Rapid Bucuresti vs CFR Cluj
- Heidenheim vs St. Gallen
Over 2.5 Predictions
- Botev Plovdiv vs Ludogorets
- Nacional Madeira vs Benfica
- Zamalek vs Cer. Cleopatra
- Rapid Bucuresti vs CFR Cluj
- Heidenheim vs St. Gallen
Today Accumulator
- Botev Plovdiv vs Ludogorets – X2
- Nacional Madeira vs Benfica – X2
- Ceahlaul Piatra Neamt vs Botosani -X2
- Zamalek vs Cer. Cleopatra – 1X
- Rapid Bucuresti vs CFR Cluj -X2
- APOEL Nicosia vs Astana – 1X
- Heidenheim vs St. Gallen – 1X
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