Chelsea will be aiming to maintain their impressive run in the Conference League as they face Heidenheim on Thursday night. After a dominant 8-0 win against FC Noah prior to the international break, Chelsea are looking to continue their strong form, with qualification in sight before their challenging fixture against Astana in Kazakhstan next month.
Heidenheim, who sit 15th in the Bundesliga, have also impressed in Europe with a 9-point tally, including a victory over Hearts in their last outing. However, the German side is coming off a tough start to the Bundesliga season, and they face a significant challenge as they prepare to take on the Blues.
Match Details:
- Date & Kick-off: Thursday, November 28, 2024, at 5:45 PM GMT
- Venue: Voith-Arena, Heidenheim
Where to Watch:
- TV Channel: TNT Sports 1 and TNT Sports Ultimate
- Live Stream: Available for subscribers on Discovery+ app
- LIVE Coverage: Follow all updates with Standard Sport’s dedicated match blog!
Team News:
- Heidenheim: The German side faces a major setback with top scorer Marvin Pieringe expected to miss out due to an Achilles injury sustained against Bayer Leverkusen.
- Chelsea: Despite making multiple changes to their lineup for cup competitions, Chelsea are in fine form, having won all three of their group-stage matches. Reece James remains a doubt due to a hamstring injury, but the likes of Malo Gusto and Pedro Neto could feature.
Prediction: Chelsea is expected to dominate, even with a rotated squad. Their attacking prowess, led by players like Felix, Nkunku, and Mudryk, should prove too much for Heidenheim, who have struggled defensively this season. Chelsea are tipped to secure a comfortable 4-1 victory.
Head-to-Head:
- This will be the first competitive encounter between Heidenheim and Chelsea.
Latest Odds:
- Heidenheim to win: 8/13
- Draw: 23/10
- Chelsea to win: 11/4
