The upcoming match between 1. FC Heidenheim and Chelsea FC are set to be one of the standout fixtures in Thursday night’s Conference League action. Chelsea will enter the match as heavy favourites, however, Heidenheim, known for their competitive spirit, will look to capitalize on their home advantage and could pose a tricky challenge for the Blues.
1. FC Heidenheim Team News
Heidenheim’s debut European campaign has been a perfect start so far, winning all three Conference League matches. With a full points haul, Frank Schmidt’s side will head into the match against Chelsea with some confidence, despite a tough domestic season. Their recent form, however, has been less than ideal, with just one win in their last six competitive fixtures — a 2-0 victory over Hearts. The rest of those matches saw 1 draw and 4 losses. Heidenheim faces a tough challenge with a European powerhouse like Chelsea coming to town. However, they’ve conceded only one goal in the Conference League so far, and while their games tend to feature goals, with three of their last five competitive matches seeing over 2.5 goals, their defensive resilience will be put to the test here.
Chelsea Team News
Though it’s early in the season, Chelsea’s domestic campaign is exceeding expectations, with the Blues sitting comfortably in the Premier League top 3 after their recent win over Leicester. Their Conference League form has been equally impressive, reflecting the stellar work of manager Enzo Maresca. Chelsea currently tops the league phase of the tournament, having scored at least 4 goals in each of their first 3 games. However, there’s little room for complacency, as they are winless in their last 3 matches on German soil. Despite their attacking prowess, Chelsea’s defence has conceded in 2 of their 3 tournament fixtures, highlighting a potential vulnerability.
Head-to-Head-Games
There are no prior H2H games that have been placed between Heidenheim and Chelsea. This will be the first competitive fixture between these two teams.
1. FC Heidenheim – Chelsea Betting Prediction
Heidenheim’s current form has been far from ideal, with several losses stacking up, but their flawless European campaign stands as a rare bright spot in an otherwise challenging season. Chelsea will arrive in Germany as heavy favourites, though their recent trips to the country have yielded mixed results. That said, my pick for this game is a Chelsea win in a game with over 2.5 goals. The Blues have shown strong attacking form but also defensive weaknesses, while Heidenheim, though solid defensively in the Conference League so far, has been leaky in other competitions. This will be their toughest test yet, and based on their performances against similar-level Bundesliga teams, a loss for Heidenheim seems likely.
Betting Tip: Chelsea To Win & Over 2.5 Goals
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Odds: 1.86
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