Chelsea continue their Europa Conference League adventures with the visit of Armenian club FC Noah. Read on for our Chelsea vs Noah predictions in this clash of David vs Goliath.
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Chelsea vs Noah prediction: Blues to stop the rot?
Key stats
- Chelsea are atop the Europa Conference League table after two games, with their eight goals the best in the competition.
- However, the Blues are without a clean sheet in their last eight matches.
- Noah come into this game in good form, having won five of their last six matches.
Correct score prediction: Chelsea 4-1 Noah
Chelsea are clear favourites for this one, and it's easy to see why. The two-time Champions League winners vastly outmatch their visitors in terms of skill and experience.
However, as alluded to above, the Blues have been a little leaky of late, so we still back the Armenian side to score a historic goal at Stamford Bridge.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Chelsea overwhelming favourites
- HOME: 1/18 (1.06) – 94.7%
- DRAW: 18/1 (19.0) – 5.3%
- AWAY: 60/1 (61.0) – 1.6%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
The bookmakers only see one expected winner here, with Chelsea given an implied 94.7% likelihood of victory against the Conference League newcomers. We are inclined to agree.
Don’t forget to check out our football betting tips page if you are pondering any more midweek wagers!
Last five H2Hs:
This pair have never met before, with this season being the first that Noah have made a European group or league stage.
Thursday will also mark the first time Noah have faced English opposition, and the first time Chelsea have faced an Armenian side.
Chelsea preview: A reprieve after a bumpy patch?
There is no doubt Chelsea are moving in the right direction again after two nightmarish seasons, with the likes of Cole Palmer, Nicolas Jackson and Moises Caicedo all in fine form.
But the Blues' last two have shown that the road back to the top is not always smooth, as they lost handily to Newcastle in the EFL Cup and flattered to deceive against an abject Manchester United team at the weekend.
Chelsea's Conference League team almost runs in parallel to their Premier League line-up, with 11 changes made before both of their European fixtures this season.
That said, we expect the Blues to bounce back before their big clash with Arsenal on Sunday.
Predicted lineup: Jorgensen (GK), Disasi, Badiashile, Veiga, Cucurella, Fernandez, Dewsbury-Hall, Sancho, Nkunku, Mudryk, Felix
England Premier League 11/05/25
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Newcastle
2
Chelsea
0
UEFA Conference League 08/05/25
W
Djurgarden
0
Chelsea
1
England Premier League 04/05/25
W
Liverpool
1
Chelsea
3
UEFA Conference League 01/05/25
W
Djurgarden
1
Chelsea
4
England Premier League 26/04/25
W
Everton
0
Chelsea
1
Noah preview: Can the seven-year-old club upset European royalty?
Named after the builder of the famed Biblical ark, the rise of FC Noah has been nothing short of miraculous.
The Yerevan-based club were founded just seven years ago, but are set to play one of European football's biggest names.
They already have their first full European win under their belt, a 2-0 victory over Mlada Boleslav, and with five wins in six, confidence will be high.
Danger man Matheus Aias is one to watch, the Brazilian forward has three goals in his last four appearances.
Predicted lineup: Cancarevic (GK), Mendoza, Silva, Muradyan, Thorarinsson, Eteki, Omar, Sangare, Helder, Aias, Pinson
Club Friendly List 20/03/25
W
Torpedo Kutaisi
0
FC Noah
1
Club Friendly List 27/01/25
W
Zenit St Petersburg
1
FC Noah
2
UEFA Conference League 19/12/24
L
FK Backa Topola
4
FC Noah
3
UEFA Conference League 12/12/24
L
Apoel Nicosia
3
FC Noah
1
Armenia Premier League 08/12/24
W
Gandzasar Kapan
0
FC Noah
7
Player to watch: Enzo Fernandez
Despite starting the season as captain in the absence of Reece James, Enzo Fernandez has not been a beneficiary of Chelsea's renaissance and has gradually slipped down the pecking order.
Romeo Lavia is preferred to the World Cup winner in the Premier League at present, and links with a move away are just beginning to gain traction.
The 23-year-old will want to put in a top performance on Thursday night, to impress potential suitors as well as his current boss.