Match Preview: Schalke 04 vs Chelsea

Kick Off Time 7:45pm

Team News

Schalke 04

• Schalke will hope to have Kevin-Prince Boateng back after the midfielder missed the win at Braunschweig at the weekend.
• If he doesn't make it, Max Meyer could play in behind Adam Szalai once again.
• Marco Höger is one yellow card from a Champions League suspension.

Chelsea

• Oscar should be back in the Chelsea lineup after only appearing from the bench at the weekend.
• Ashley Cole won't play due to injury that ruled him out of the win over Cardiff.
• David Luiz could be dropped after another error last time out, while Andre Schurrle has travelled but is a doubt after missing out at the weekend.

Match Facts

There have been over 2.5 goals scored in Chelsea's last 8 games in the Champions League (including qualifiers).	Over 2.5 goals 1.85
Schalke have won their last 3 matches in the Champions League (including qualifiers).	Schalke win 3.30

Prediction

• 6 points from 6 mean Schalke are top of Group E, 3 points ahead of their rivals in this game, Chelsea, but this is likely to be the biggest test they have faced so far.
• Weakened by injury and potentially without Kevin-Prince Boateng or Jefferson Farfan, the home side could be lacking in attacking areas, but scored 3 at the weekend to beat Braunschweig.
• The Blues put 4 past Cardiff, though, and could take advantage of their depleted opponents. Jose Mourinho knows how to win these matches and 3 points would blow the group wide open.

Prediction:

Schalke 04

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Chelsea