Chelsea vs Gent Predictions & Tips - Conference League Success for the Blues

Alex Waite

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Last updated: 02 Oct 2024

Alex Waite 02 Oct 2024

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Chelsea have won 4 matches in a row
The Blues have scored nine goals in their last 2 home games
Can Enzo Maresca’s side beat Gent in the Conference League?

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Chelsea have seen over 4.5 goals in their last 2 games (Getty Images)

Chelsea vs Gent Preview

Chelsea have found their rhythm under Enzo Maresca and are scoring goals for fun. Another high-scoring Blues win at the Bridge is good value against inconsistent Gent.

Chelsea vs Gent Preview
Head to Head
Chelsea Form
Chelsea Injuries & Team News
Gent Form
Gent Injuries & Team News

Chelsea have won 4 consecutive matches.
Chelsea have seen over 4.5 goals in their last 2 games.
Gent have lost 2 of their previous 4 away matches.
Gent have seen 3 consecutive games.

Head to Head

This will be the first-ever meeting between Chelsea and Gent.

Chelsea Form

Chelsea will kick start their Conference League campaign after beating Servette 3-2 on aggregate in their play-off round.

The Blues are unbeaten in five since losing 2-1 in the reverse fixture in Switzerland. A 1-1 draw with Crystal Palace was followed by wins over Bournemouth (1-0), West Ham (3-0) and Barrow (5-0).

Enzo Maresca’s side extended their winning streak with a 4-2 home win against Brighton on Saturday. Chelsea were 1-0 down, responded with 3.66 XG and Cole Palmer hit four to lead the Blues to victory.

Chelsea Injuries & Team News

Defender Reece James is injured and unlikely to play a part here.

Forward Cole Palmer wasn’t included in the Blues Conference League squad and is unavailable.

Maresca is expected to rotate heavily with Christopher Nkunku likely to come in for Palmer.

Gent Form

Gent navigated three Conference League qualifiers to reach the group stage. The Belgian side scored 14 goals across their six qualifying games.

Wouter Vrancken’s side are winless in three of their following six since qualifying for the Conference League. Gent lost 3-0 to Sporting Charleroi, beat Mechelen 2-0 and Club Brugge 4-2 before a 2-1 defeat to Cercle Brugge.

The Buffalos replied with a 3-0 victory against OH Leuven and Max Dean and Noah Fidiga scored within 13 minutes. Andri Guojohnsen added a third in the closing stages in a comfortable win.

Gent Injuries & Team News

Attacker Andrew Hjulsager is an injury doubt.

Midfielder Sven Kums is out and won’t feature here.

Striker Max Dean scored three goals in qualifying and is expected to lead the line.

Verdict

Chelsea v Gent

Chelsea have so much class and plenty of squad depth to keep things rolling in the Conference League. Gent are struggling for form and the Blues can take advantage with a big home triumph.

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