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Chelsea heads to Geneva for the second leg of their Conference League play-off against Swiss side Servette. With a 2-0 lead from the first leg, the Blues are in a strong position to secure their place in the group stage.
However, the match promises to be anything but straightforward as Servette, backed by their home crowd, aims to turn the tie around.
Servette Vs Chelsea
This match carries significant weight for both clubs.
For Chelsea, it’s an opportunity to continue building momentum under new manager Enzo Maresca. The Blues have been inconsistent this season, but their recent 6-2 thrashing of Wolves in the Premier League has lifted spirits. Servette, on the other hand, sees this as a historic occasion—one that could define their season.
A sold-out Stade de Genève will provide a raucous atmosphere, adding pressure to a Chelsea side that has shown vulnerabilities in recent away games.
Chelsea’s Momentum vs. Servette’s Resilience
Despite their 2-0 advantage, Chelsea’s performance in the first leg was far from convincing. Goals from Christopher Nkunku and Noni Madueke eventually secured the win, but the Blues struggled to control the game. The second leg presents an opportunity for Chelsea to assert their dominance and demonstrate that they are serious contenders for this competition.
Servette, currently seventh in the Swiss Super League, will rely on their home support to inspire a comeback, knowing that an early goal could change the dynamics of the tie.
Team News and Lineups
Chelsea is expected to rotate their squad once again, as they did in the first leg. Injuries to key players like Reece James and Roméo Lavia mean that new signings Kieran Dewsbury-Hall and Filip Jorgensen are likely to feature. Noni Madueke, who has been in scintillating form, will be a key player to watch.
For Servette, manager Thomas Häberli is expected to field a similar lineup to the first leg. Despite the absence of striker Victory Beniangba, the Swiss side will look to test Chelsea’s defense with a high-intensity approach.
Servette Vs Chelsea Prediction
While Servette will be motivated to make the most of their home advantage, Chelsea’s quality should prove too much for the Swiss side. The Blues are likely to face some nervy moments, particularly if Servette starts strongly, but Chelsea’s attacking firepower should see them through comfortably.
Our prediction is a 3-0 victory for Chelsea, securing a 5-0 aggregate win and a place in the Conference League group stage.
