Match Preview: Basel vs Chelsea

Kick Off 19:45

Team News

Basel

• Basel look set to be without Behrang Safari or Marcelo Diaz for the visit of Chelsea.
• Otherwise, however, they should have a fully available squad to choose from.

Chelsea

• David Luiz missed the win at West Ham at the weekend and is a doubt for this game.
• Ashley Cole was on the bench for that game but may struggle to displace Azpilicueta once again.
• Fernando Torres and Marco van Ginkel both remain absent.

Match Facts

There have been over 2.5 goals scored in Chelsea's last 10 games in the Champions League (including qualifiers).
Chelsea have scored at least 3 goals in their last 3 matches in the Champions League (including qualifiers).
Chelsea have been winning at both half time and full time in 5 of their last 7 matches in the Champions League (including qualifiers).
Chelsea have kept a clean sheet in their last 3 matches in the Champions League (including qualifiers).
Chelsea have won their last 3 matches in the Champions League (including qualifiers).
Basel have seen over 2.5 goals in their last 3 matches against Chelsea in all competitions.
There have been under 2.5 goals scored in Basel's last 3 games in the Champions League (including qualifiers).
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Prediction

• Basel sprung one hell of a surprise by coming from behind to beat Chelsea 2-1 at Stamford Bridge in the first Champions League group game of the campaign, but the two teams have had vastly different form since then.
• Chelsea have won each of their 3 matches to top the group, while Basel have picked up just 2 points from 3 games.
• The Swiss side need a result, because if they lose and Schalke get a result, they could be resigned to another year in the Europa League knockout stages. However, the visitors will be favourites to win and book their place in the next round.

Prediction:

Basel

1

2

Chelsea