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Astana v Chelsea
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Kick Off: Thursday 12th December at 15:30
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Competition: UEFA Conference League
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Watch Live: TNT Sports 2
Chelsea will face Astana this Thursday, aiming to preserve their flawless record in the competition. Meanwhile, Astana will be determined to cause an upset, as they teeter on the edge between advancing to the qualification playoffs and facing an early exit.
⭐ Astana v Chelsea Best Bets
Chelsea have been utterly dominant in this competition, averaging an impressive 4.5 goals per game across their first four matches in the Conference League. Even with a rotated squad, they have proven to be far superior to the competition.
Astana, on the other hand, has struggled to make an impact. With just 1 win from 4 games, they’ve shown little to suggest they can contain Chelsea’s firepower. A comfortable victory with plenty of goals from Chelsea seems highly likely.
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This bet holds solid value based on the attacking and defensive stats of both teams in this competition. Chelsea, with their potent attacking lineup, average 10.50 shots on target per game.
Their dominance in possession and high shot conversion rate make it likely they’ll register a substantial number of shots on target, especially against Astana’s shaky defence, which concedes an average of 8.25 shots on target per game.
Astana, while less prolific, average 2.75 shots on target in UEFA competitions. With Chelsea expected to press high, Astana could exploit counterattacks and set-piece opportunities to contribute a few shots of their own. Combined, these stats comfortably suggest the potential for 13 or more shots on target, particularly given the quality gap and Chelsea’s relentless attacking approach.
In a match where Chelsea are expected to dominate but Astana will try to capitalise on limited chances, the numbers support this bet as a decent pick.
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👕 Astana v Chelsea Predicted XI
🔍 Astana v Chelsea Players to Watch
🔵 Christopher Nkunku
Christopher Nkunku has been outstanding in this competition, scoring 5 goals in his first 4 matches. While he’s found it challenging to secure a regular spot in Chelsea’s Premier League lineup, he’s used this tournament to showcase his talent and prove he’s a level above the opposition.
Astana have struggled defensively, allowing 8.25 shots on target per match. And that’s before facing Chelsea, a team operating on an entirely different level from the rest of the competition. Nkunku’s form and the defensive vulnerabilities of Astana make him a strong pick to find the net once again.
💻 Astana v Chelsea Form and Tactics
Astana have made a solid start to their domestic season. After winning the Kazakhstan league 6 years in a row from 2014 to 2019, they haven’t lifted the title since, finishing as runners-up in the last two campaigns.
Currently, they sit just one point behind league leaders Kairat and boast the league’s best defense. However, strong domestic form hasn’t translated well to European competition.
Astana have struggled in the Conference League, managing just 1 win from 4 matches and accumulating only 4 points. Against Chelsea, they will likely adopt a defensive setup and rely on counterattacks.
Chelsea, meanwhile, have been exceptional across all competitions this season. They are second in the Premier League, just 4 points behind leaders Liverpool, with their only losses coming against Liverpool and Manchester City.
A recent away victory at Spurs has further boosted their confidence. In the Conference League, Chelsea have demonstrated their superiority with 4 comfortable wins in 4 matches, and Thursday’s game should bring more of the same.
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🏁 Astana v Chelsea Ref Watch
- Referee: Sven Jablonski
- He mainly works in Germany officiating Bundesliga and Bundesliga 2 games.
- This season he has given out 68 yellow cards in 16 games at a rate of 4.25 a game – around average.
- He has given out 3 red cards.
- In his only European game he brandished 5 yellow cards.
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