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The UEFA Conference League is back in action with another round of matches this week as Bundesliga side FC Heidenheim lock horns with Enzo Maresca's Chelsea side in an important encounter at the Voith Arena on Thursday. The two teams have experienced contrasting fortunes this season and will want to win this game.
FC Heidenheim vs Chelsea Preview
Chelsea are at the top of the UEFA Conference League standings and have been in impressive form this season. The Blues edged Leicester City to a narrow 2-1 victory in their previous game in the Premier League and will look to take it up a notch this week.
FC Heidenheim, on the other hand, are in sixth place in the UEFA Conference League table and have stepped up to the plate this year. The home side slumped to a damaging 5-2 defeat at the hands of Bayer Leverkusen over the weekend in the Bundesliga and will need to work hard to bounce back in this match.
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FC Heidenheim vs Chelsea Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- FC Heidenheim have never played an official game against Chelsea in major European competitions and will need to hold their own against a formidable Premier League side on Thursday.
- Chelsea are unbeaten in their last four matches in all competitions and have played out draws in two of these games, with their previous defeat coming by a 2-0 scoreline at the hands of Newcastle United in the EFL Cup last month.
- Chelsea have scored an astonishing 16 goals in their three matches in the UEFA Conference League standings this season - at least twice as many as any other team has managed in the competition.
- FC Heidenheim have lost each of their last two games in all competitions and have conceded eight goals in these matches.
FC Heidenheim vs Chelsea Prediction
Chelsea have grown into a formidable unit under Enzo Maresca and have emerged as the early favorites to win the UEFA Conference League. The likes of Mykhailo Mudryk and Christopher Nkunku have shown promise in the competition and have a point to prove this week.
FC Heidenheim have blown hot and cold this season and will be up against a powerful opponent on Thursday. Chelsea are the better team on paper and should be able to win this game.
Prediction: FC Heidenheim 0-3 Chelsea
FC Heidenheim vs Chelsea Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Chelsea to win
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals - Yes
Tip 3: Chelsea to keep a clean sheet - Yes
