Heidenheim host Chelsea in a League Phase fixture in 2024-25 UEFA Conference League.
Victory would see Heidenheim leapfrog Chelsea but realistically go as high as third depending on results elsewhere, unless win by four or more goals and those just above them only score one goal at best.
Chelsea meanwhile can stay top with a win.
Team News
Marvin Pieringer is ruled out for Heidenheim after he suffered an Achilles injury in their Bundesliga loss at Bayer Leverkusen.
Luka Jens (shoulder) remains sidelined.
Chelsea expect Malo Gusto to be available after he missed their 2-1 Premier League win at Leicester, due to illness.
Reece James and Omari Kellyman (both hamstring) are ruled out, whilst Wesley Fofana, Romeo Lavia and Cole Palmer are ineligible.
When is Kick-Off?
Heidenheim host Chelsea at Voith-Arena on Thursday 28 November at 6:45pm CET (5:45pm GMT), live on TNT Sport 1 in the UK.
Stat Attack
- This is Heidenheim’s first-ever meeting against Chelsea.
- Chelsea are playing Heidenheim away for the first time in all competitions.
- Heidenheim are facing English opposition for the first time in a competitive fixture.
- Joao Felix has scored four goals in Chelsea’s last two league phase fixtures (W2).
- Heidenheim are yet to lose in European competitions (W5).
Prediction
Although their domestic results don’t make for good reading and they blew a 2-0 lead at Leverkusen to concede five goals, Heidenheim can’t be underestimated on the European stage with an unbeaten start to life in Europe.
Chelsea though will be their hardest test yet given how clinically ruthless the Blues were at Leicester amidst wasted chances, and it is hard to see Chelsea losing here given their depth and quality.
Heidenheim therefore have to be resilient and clinical if want anything here, which should really be a routine away win.
Prediction: Heidenheim 0-2 Chelsea
Result: Heidenheim 0-2 Chelsea
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