Heidenheim vs Chelsea: A Match Preview

Chelsea will travel to Germany to face Heidenheim in the UEFA Europa Conference League on Thursday, November 28, 2024. The Blues will be looking to continue their impressive form in the competition, having won their first two games without conceding a goal.
Heidenheim, meanwhile, will be looking to cause an upset and reach the knockout stages of a European competition for the first time in their history. The German side are currently top of their Bundesliga 2 group and will be confident of giving Chelsea a game.

Team News

Chelsea will be without the injured N'Golo Kante and Mateo Kovacic for the trip to Germany. Hakim Ziyech is also a doubt with a knock.
Heidenheim have no major injury concerns ahead of the game.

Predicted Lineups

Chelsea (3-4-3): Kepa; Chalobah, Thiago Silva, Koulibaly; James, Jorginho, Loftus-Cheek, Chilwell; Mount, Aubameyang, Sterling
Heidenheim (4-2-3-1): Muller; Busch, Mainka, Maloney, Föhrenbach; Dorsch, Schimmer; Sessa, Kleindienst, Tim Kleindienst; Beck

Key Battle

The key battle in the match is likely to be between Chelsea's midfield and Heidenheim's attack. Chelsea will be looking to control the game with their passing and possession, while Heidenheim will be looking to hit them on the break with their pace and power.

Prediction

Chelsea will be the favorites to win the game, but Heidenheim will be no pushovers. The Blues should have too much quality for the German side, but it could be a close game.
Chelsea to win 2-1