Chelsea host Noah in their opening League Phase fixture in 2024-25 UEFA Conference League.
Victory would see Enzo Maresca’s Blues stay top of the table, whilst Noah can move into the seeded knockout play-off spots with a win.
Team News
Jadon Sancho is available for Chelsea after he was ineligible to feature in their 1-1 draw against his parent club, Manchester United in the Premier League.
Omari Kellyman (hamstring), Wesley Fofana, Romeo Lavia and Cole Palmer (all ineligible) remain absent.
Noah have no fresh injury issues with a full squad available for selection.
When is Kick-Off?
Chelsea host Noah at Stamford Bridge on Thursday 7 November at 8pm GMT, live on TNT Sports 1 in the UK.
Stat Attack
- This is Chelsea’s first-ever meeting against Noah in all UEFA competitions.
- Noah are playing Chelsea away for the first time in their history.
- This is Noah’s first-ever tie against English opposition in all UEFA competitions.
- Chelsea are yet to keep a clean sheet in the league phase (W2).
- Noah have won one of five away matches in Europe this season (W1, D1, L3).
Prediction
Unbeaten in their first two league phase fixtures, Chelsea will fancy their chances of consolidating their likely bye to the round of 16 if can continue that form and take a win here such is their superior quality.
Noah though are an unknown quantity at this level and this will be their biggest test yet, but they can use their underdog status to cause a shock if they can play well defensively and take their chances clinically.
Chelsea though should have too much quality and end their run of eight games without a clean sheet if don’t underestimate Noah, so I do expect an one-sided result to come in West London.
Prediction: Chelsea 3-0 Noah
Result: Chelsea 8-0 Noah