Chelsea v Legia Warsaw: Prediction, Tips and Odds

Chelsea already have one foot in the semi-finals of the UEFA Conference League and Enzo Maresca's side will expect another comfortable night when they host Legia Warsaw at Stamford Bridge on Thursday.

Enzo Maresca's side had to handle the passionate Legia fans, but they faced little opposition on the pitch in what ended up being a routine win in Warsaw.

Teenager Tyrique George scored his first senior goal to open the scoring for the Blues, before Noni Madueke added two goals in 17 second-half minutes to seal a 3-0 victory.

Despite having home advantage, Legia struggled to assert themselves and it should be a similar story on Thursday in London.

Chelsea v Legia Warsaw betting tips and predictions

Chelsea to win to nil - 6/5

Chelsea head into Thursday's tie unbeaten in four matches, but they will have been disappointed to draw 2-2 with Ipswich Town in the Premier League on Sunday.

Maresca's team lost ground in their pursuit of a top-four spot, they are now two points behind fourth-placed Newcastle United, who also have a game in hand.

Chelsea looked fragile and were punished by the Tractor Boys, but Legia offered little resistance in the first leg. The Polish outfit only registered one shot on target in 90 minutes, and they followed that up by losing 1-0 to Jagiellonia Bialystok at the weekend.

Legia have failed to impress in Europe in recent weeks, losing four of their last five in the UEFA Conference League and a trip to Stamford Bridge is unlikely to provide any reward.

Over 3.5 goals - 10/11

Chelsea struggled for goals either side of the international break as they scored three goals in five matches in all competitions.

Maresca was without Cole Palmer for a short spell, but his return to the fold has certainly helped the Blues rediscover their spark in the final third.

Palmer has started Chelsea's last two games, with the Blues scoring five goals in the process.

At Stamford Bridge, Chelsea have scored in 22 consecutive matches, only failing to score on the opening weekend of the season in a 2-0 defeat to Manchester City.

Legia are going to struggle to keep Chelsea at bay if their recent European form is anything to go by. They conceded three routine goals in the first leg and they have conceded at least two goals in four of their last five in the competition.

The Londoners will have a point to prove after Sunday's disappointing draw with Ipswich, so a high-scoring game should be expected this week.

Noni Madueke to score or assist - 8/13

Chelsea have struggled to spread the goals around the team this season, with only Palmer reaching double figures in the Premier League.

Winger Madueke has chipped in with seven league goals in 26 appearances, while he has 10 goals in 32 outings in all competitions.

The England international scored two classy goals in the first leg against Legia and he was one of his side's better players in the 2-2 draw against Ipswich.

Madueke has the speed and skill to cause any defence problems and he will be one to watch at Stamford Bridge, even if he starts the game on the bench.

The 23-year-old had four shots in 68 minutes against the Tractor Boys, while he started the game against Legia on the bench and still made a vital contribution.

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Chelsea v Legia Warsaw odds

Chelsea - 2/9
Draw - 11/2
Legia Warsaw - 9/1

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