Servette go head-to-head against Chelsea on Thursday. Read our Predictions and Betting Tips with Match Preview, Head-to-head stats (h2h) and Team Form Analysis.
UEFA Europa League Conference, KO: 19:30 Aug 29, 2024, Stade de Geneve
Our prediction for this Europa Conference League match:
Servette will try to make a historical comeback in the Conference League tie with Chelsea when the two teams face each other at Stade de Geneve on Thursday evening. The Blues won the first leg 2-0 and they must be high on confidence following a thrilling 6-2 win over Wolverhampton. Even though Enzo Maresca is likely to stick to his rotation policy, away win should be considered as Chelsea forwards have found their goal-scoring touch.
Romelu Lukaku is on the verge of leaving the club, while all Christopher Nkunku, Joao Felix, and Pedro Neto are pushing for a start. The Swiss side, on the other hand, need a big win over Chelsea if they are to advance to the group stages, but given their shaky defence, we believe that there is a big value in betting on the Premier League side. There are no fresh injury worries in the home team.
How the bookies view it: Another breeze for the Blues
Chelsea head into this week’s return match in Geneva as odds-on 4/7 favourites with William Hill.
Servette are in must-win territory but that outcome is as big as 9/2 on JILIMACAO while the draw can be backed at 16/5 with the same firm.
Head to head: Just the second ever meeting
Following last week’s first leg in the English capital, this will be just the second ever meeting between the pair. Another 2-0 win for Chelsea has been priced up at 8/1 on Betfred.
Players to watch: Palmer to put on another show?
Cole Palmer was in irresistible form during Chelsea’s 6-2 whacking of Wolves at the weekend, scoring once and setting up three. The England ace is 6/5 to strike in Switzerland on Thursday night.
Dereck Kutesa has notched up three goals across his five appearances for Servette this season, yet he is as big as 9/2 (JILIMACAO) to bag against the Blues.
Predicted line-ups
At the time of writing, the aforementioned Dereck Kutesa remains a Servette player, so he could return to the starting XI against Chelsea after missing last week’s first leg in London.
With a two goal buffer, and one eye on Sunday’s Premier League clash with Crystal Palace, Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca may decide to tinker with his team on Thursday night.
Servette: Frick; Tsunemoto, Baron, Severin, Mazikou; Ondoua, Cognat; Stevanovic, Antunes, Kutesa; Crivelli
Chelsea: Jorgensen; Gusto, Tosin, Badiashile, Cucurella; Fernandez, Lavia; Palmer, Dewsbury-Hall, Madueke; Jackson
Servette vs Chelsea Predictions
Servette performed terribly in the first leg, failing to capitalize on their chances against the Blues. However, Chelsea seems to be returning to form, making it more difficult for the host to win by a wide margin in this encounter. We are backing Chelsea to a commanding victory at the Stade De Geneve.
Enzo Maresca received a significant boost in attack with the signing of Joao Felix, who demonstrated his abilities in his second debut with a goal in 20 minutes of play. We expect that his attacking combo with Cole Palmer and Pedro Neto will wreak havoc on the home team’s feeble defense. Chelsea to score two or more goals is an ideal pick in this tie.
Noni Madueke appears to have settled well under Enzo Maresca; the Chelsea forward is in the greatest form of his career, scoring four goals in his past two outings. He is highly favored to score in this match given his remarkable scoring form. Noni Madueke as anytime goal scorer can be backed.
