Should we expect Chelsea to win? Servette vs Chelsea Prediction
This Thursday at the Stade de Genève, Servette will face Chelsea in the second leg of their UEFA Conference League playoff tie. The first leg saw the "Blues" secure a comfortable 2-0 victory. Here's a match prediction from the Dailysports expert team.
Servette
The "Grenats" are a club with a rich history and an impressive collection of trophies, having won the Swiss championship 17 times. However, these achievements were all in the last century when Servette dominated local competitions. Their last championship victory was in the 1998/99 season, and since then, their successes have been limited to smaller-scale victories.
Last season, the team finished third in the Swiss Super League, earning them a spot in the UEFA Europa League qualifiers. However, their European campaign didn't go as planned. Servette was eliminated from the Europa League after losing to Portugal's Braga (0-0 away and 1-2 at home) and is now on the brink of exiting the Conference League following their 0-2 defeat to Chelsea. Notably, Servette currently sits in seventh place in the Swiss league after five rounds.
Chelsea
The "Blues" are in the midst of a significant overhaul, with changes happening rapidly at the club. Despite a productive season under Mauricio Pochettino, Chelsea made a managerial change over the summer, appointing Enzo Maresca, who has already faced his first challenges.
In the Premier League, Chelsea began with a 0-2 loss to Manchester City but quickly bounced back with a 6-2 thrashing of Wolverhampton, highlighted by a hat-trick from Noni Madueke. In their first leg against Servette, the "Blues" looked dominant and are even stronger favorites to progress in this tie.
Interesting Facts and Head-to-Head History
- These teams have never met in European competitions before.
- The "Over 2.5 Goals" bet has been successful in three of Servette's last five matches.
- Servette has conceded at least two goals in three of their last four matches.
Servette vs Chelsea Prediction
Bookmakers see no reason why Chelsea shouldn't win the second leg against Servette. The odds on a Chelsea victory are a solid 1.70. We believe the visitors will manage the game without exerting unnecessary effort and will play conservatively. Our prediction: "Total Under 3.5 Goals" at 1.70 odds.
