Chelsea will host Gent in the opening round of the new Europa Conference League edition, on Thursday, 3 October.
Will the Blues notch an easy win as expected or can Gent surprise us all? Read our Chelsea vs Gent prediction to learn more about the match and check our other Europa Conference League betting tips.
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Chelsea vs Gent prediction: A confident win for the home team
Key stats
- In their last four games, Chelsea have a goal difference of 13:2.
- Gent have gone under 2.5 total goals in four of their last seven matches.
- In their last two games in Europe, Gent have gone under 1.5 total goals.
Correct score prediction: Chelsea 2-0 Gent
While Gent come to London in good form, Chelsea are simply a better team, even if they mix things up in their starting lineup. So, we expect a confident win for the Blues, with 2-0 sounding like a reasonable outcome.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Chelsea the clear favourites
- HOME: 1/4 (1.25) – 80.00%
- DRAW: 19/4 (5.75) – 17.40%
- AWAY: 8/1 (9.00) – 11.10%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
We can see from these Chelsea vs Gent odds that the hosts are the expected winners, which is hardly a surprise given the difference in quality between these two teams, at least on paper.
On top of that, Chelsea are in great form and on a four-game winning streak. Furthermore, they will have the home-court advantage, so it's clear whey they're the heavy favourites here.
In any case, if you like our predictions for this match, make sure to also check out some of our favourite betting tips for today.
Most recent H2Hs: No previous duels between them
While this will be the first time Chelsea and Gent meet each other, both teams have played against teams from the other country.
Chelsea have a record of 5-1-2 against Belgian teams, while Gent have one win, three draws, and a couple of losses against teams from England.
Chelsea preview: Won last four in a row
The Blues have been impressive lately, winning their last four matches, most of them convincingly. Thanks to that, they currently sit in the fourth place in the Premier League, just two points behind league leaders Liverpool. That being said, Chelsea had a favourable schedule lately and that certainly contributed to their good results.
Meanwhile, Reece James is the only injured player at the club, but Enzo Maresca will likely give a chance to players that aren't standard in the first team.
Predicted lineup: Jorgensen (GK), Acheampong, Disasi, Badiashile, Veiga, Lavia, Dewsbury-Hall, Neto, Felix, Mudryk & Nkunku
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W
Gent
2
Chelsea
4
England Premier League 28/09/24
W
Brighton
2
Chelsea
4
England EFL Cup 24/09/24
W
Barrow
0
Chelsea
5
England Premier League 21/09/24
W
West Ham
0
Chelsea
3
England Premier League 14/09/24
W
Bournemouth
0
Chelsea
1
Gent preview: Can they put up a fight at Stamford Bridge?
With seven wins in their last 10 games in all competitions, counting their win over Silkeborg after extra time, Gent have been in great form this season and they'll hope to continue this trend against Chelsea, which will certainly be their biggest test yet. Meanwhile, Gent are second in the Belgian championship, sitting six points behind Genk.
Sven Kums, Andrew Hjulsager, and Aime Omgba are on Gent's injury list ahead of this game.
Predicted lineup: Roef (GK), Mitrovic, Watanabe, Torunarigha, Fadiga, Ito, Delorge-Kneiper, Brown, Gandelman, Dean & Surdez
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L
Chelsea
4
Gent
2
Belgium First Division A 29/09/24
W
OH Leuven
0
Gent
3
Belgium First Division A 26/09/24
L
Cercle Brugge
2
Gent
1
Belgium First Division A 22/09/24
W
Club Brugge
2
Gent
4
Belgium First Division A 15/09/24
W
KV Mechelen
0
Gent
2
Player to watch: Christopher Nkunku
The 26-year-old isn't the first option up front this season at Chelsea, but he's been taking his chances with gusto, including his recent hat-trick against Barrow in the EFL Cup. He also scored in both duels with Servette in the final round of the Conference League qualifiers, so we expect another good game from him against Gent.
