Chelsea vs Gent Prediction, Preview, Lineups and Team News | Conference League, October 3, 2024

Chelsea vs Gent Preview

• Tournament: UEFA Conference League
• Date: Thursday, October 3
• Kick-off Time: 07:00 pm GMT
• Venue: Stamford Bridge, London, England.

Chelsea FC are getting ready to host Belgian side KAA Gent at the iconic Stamford Bridge for their UEFA Conference League 2024-25 group stage campaign opener. The match is expected to be a cakewalk for the English Premier League giants as they are in top form, standing at a tall fourth spot in the domestic league.

Chelsea FC are coming to host this game after dominating wins in England against Brighton, Barrow, and West Ham. Their form is at peak and they will surely look to cash on these results to get an early lead in the European competition too.

KAA Gent are also having a good go in the Belgian Pro League. The side is currently leading the charts. But, here the competition is very different. The team will face one of the most fierce sides in the Conference League. So, it might be brave of them to think about shocking Chelsea, but it will be wise of them to play safe and avoid a howler.

Chelsea Team News

Reece James is the only injured player in the Chelsea camp. He continues to nurse his injuries, while Romeo Lavia is back, match-fit after six long weeks, adding more fire to the Chelsea side. The London club also has no suspensions to worry about.

Gent Team News

KAA Gent also has an active, fit squad free from injuries and suspensions. However, they might have one absentee, midfielder Sven Kums.

Chelsea vs Gent Predicted Lineups

Chelsea predicted lineup:

Goalkeeper: Jorgensen

Defenders: Acheampong, Disasi, Badiashile, Renato Veiga

Midfielders: Lavia, Dewsbury-Hall; Pedro Neto, Joao Felix, Mudryk

Forwards: Nkunku

Gent predicted lineup:

Goalkeeper: Roef

Defenders: Mitrovic, Watanabe, Torunarigha

Midfielders: Fadiga, Ito, Delorge-Kneiper, Brown

Forwards: Gandelman, Dean, Surdez

Head-to-Head Record

The two concerned teams Chelsea FC and KAA Gent haven’t met for a single time to date. This is set to be their first game.

Key Players to Watch in Chelsea vs Gent

Pedro Neto (Chelsea)

The Portuguese winger has been freshly signed from Wolves for a huge transfer fee of 60 million Euros. He hasn’t been a regular starting XI player but has featured in every EPL game since his arrival, often contributing from the left wing. He even has an assist against his former side Wolves. 

Pedro Neto is predicted to get a start here, and it would be a dream opportunity for him to justify the price tag. Goal contributions in this game might make him a serious contender for EPL starts.

Mathias Delorge-Kneiper (Gent)

The 20-year-old Belgian midfielder is having a good time in the Belgian top tier. He has played every minute for KAA Gent in the league and has a goal and an assist to his name too.

He even has a goal in the last Conference League Qualifiers. Now, it’s time for him to show his prospects as a defensive midfielder, and block every possible chance creation of the Chelsea FC midfield. With his natural gameplay can eradicate the threat of Chelsea to a great extent.

Chelsea vs Gent Prediction

Chelsea FC are predicted to have an easy win in this game. Nothing, but a win with sheer dominance, and a high margin of goals in their favour would satisfy Chelsea FC. The Enzo Maresca-coached side has everything in their side, a far superior side, good form, and heavy home support. Wins of smaller margins would make many feel not so good.

Predicted Score: Chelsea 7- 1 Gent (Watch Live)

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