Servette vs Chelsea preview: Free betting tips, odds, predictions and how to watch Thursday’s Conference League clash

CHELSEA will look to seal qualification to the next phase of the Europa Conference League when they travel to Switzerland for the second leg of their play-off tie against Servette on Thursday.

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Servette vs Chelsea preview

And all of a sudden, there’s a little more optimism around Chelsea.

The Blues followed up their 2-0 victory over Servette in the opening leg at Stamford Bridge with a comprehensive 6-2 win over Wolves at Molineux in the Premier League over the weekend.

Noni Madueke grabbed himself a hat-trick, while playmaker Cole Palmer bagged three assists and a goal during the rout.

Servette did threaten in spells a week ago, but Thursday’s clash should be a formality for the travelling Blues.

Enzo Maresca’s side require just a draw or even a one-goal defeat to progress to Friday’s Conference League draw.

When is Servette vs Chelsea?

• Servette vs Chelsea will take place on Thursday, August 29
• It is scheduled to kick off at 7:30pm BST
• The encounter will take place at the Stade de Geneve, Geneva, Switzerland

What TV channel is it on can it be live streamed?

• Unlike the first leg, Servette vs Chelsea will not be broadcast LIVE on TNT Sports.
• Instead, the game will be televised live on Chelsea TV (via website and app) at a cost of £4.99
• Alternatively, SunSport will have minute-by-minute coverage of the whole match.

What is the team news?

Enzo Maresca is expected to make wholesale changes from the side who hammered Wolves 6-2 over the weekend.

Christopher Nkunku, Pedro Neto, Marc Guiu, Tosin Adarabioyo, Filip Jorgensen, Renato Veiga and Mykhailo Mudryk should keep their places from the last encounter.

However, Joao Felix did not join in time to be registered.

Midfield duo Romeo Lavia and Moises Caicedo are both doubts after injuries over the weekend, and that should see Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall start alongside captain Enzo Fernandez.

Reece James continues to recover from a hamstring injury, while Wesley Fofana, Ben Chilwell and Raheem Sterling aren’t part of the club’s Conference League squad.

What are the odds for Servette vs Chelsea?

• Servette 10/3 with William Hill – CLAIM HERE

• Draw 16/5 with William Hill – CLAIM HERE

• Chelsea 6/10 with William Hill – CLAIM HERE

Odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.

Servette vs Chelsea betting tips and predictions

Final score

Chelsea really should be brimming with confidence after their latest result, and some of Enzo Maresca’s “second string” will be eager to prove there are worthy of a start against Crystal Palace on Sunday.

However, the Swiss FA gave Servette the weekend off to prepare for this fixture, and that paired with a heavily rotated Chelsea XI who kept a clean sheet last week might just see this one finish 1-0 or 2-0 in the visitors’ favour.

• Chelsea to win 1-0 at 17/2 with William Hill – CLAIM HERE
• Chelsea to win 2-0 at 17/2 with William Hill – CLAIM HERE

Nkunku

Christopher Nkunku will be one of those who dropped out of Enzo Maresca’s starting XI who’ll be desperate to impress. The Frenchman netted from the penalty spot in the first leg, and should once again have the added bonus of taking spot-kicks with Cole Palmer off the pitch. He’s also scored five in his last 11 appearances for Chelsea.

• Christopher Nkunku to score anytime at 7/5 with William Hill – CLAIM HERE

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