Chelsea v Legia Warsaw

Chelsea took a big step towards the semi-finals of the Conference League with a resounding 3-0 victory in the first leg. The Blues were a little passive in the first half but found their rhythm as the game went on, establishing the three goal cushion thanks to a first goal in Chelsea colours from Tyrique George, as well as a brace from Noni Madueke.

Legia Warsaw didn’t really have the apparatus to deal with the superior quality of Chelsea in the first leg and the same is expected here. Chelsea could have their focus elsewhere for this second leg tie seeing as they have built up a significant lead, but are seeing their Champions League qualification hopes fading in the Premier League after dropping points at home against Ipswich in the fixture between these ties.  

⭐ Chelsea v Legia Warsaw Best Bet

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It’s obvious that Chelsea have talent that is just a level above most of the sides in this competition. Even the second string side which Maresca often turns to for this competition has more than enough talent to come out on top here.

Chelsea were totally dominant in the first leg in Poland, racking up an xG of 4.17 from 23 shots on goal, 10 of which found the target. This level of attacking dominance is impossible for other sides at this level to compete with, and a similar story should play out at Stamford Bridge.

What is really notable is the control Chelsea can have in these games. They had 72% of the ball in Poland, which is a ridiculously high share of the ball for an away side in Europe, further underlining the gap in quality between these sides. This control also makes it difficult for the opposition to string together any kind of attacking momentum.

Chelsea have won all four of their games at home in the Conference League this season by an aggregate score of 18-3. They ran out 1-0 winners over Copenhagen in the last round of the competition at Stamford Bridge and can repeat the feat here. Odds of 2.10 are good value for a Chelsea win to nil.

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🔍 Chelsea v Legia Warsaw Players to Watch

🔵 Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall

Enzo Maresca regularly turns to Dewsbury-Hall for these Conference League games. He’s been playing further forward recently after playing in deeper positions earlier in the campaign, this should aid him in finding the target here. Dewsbury-Hall had six shots in the first leg, with two of these attempts finding the target.

This is more shots than he’s had in any other game this season, which highlights the tactical tweak to see him slightly higher up the pitch. He’s had nine shots on target across his nine appearances in the competition this season (1.09 per 90), which is a record that has returned three goals - the only goals he’s scored in any competition for Chelsea this campaign. This pick benefits from bet365's Sub On Play On feature, too.

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📂 Chelsea v Legia Warsaw Cheat Sheet

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💻 Chelsea v Legia Warsaw Form and Tactics

The fans bemoaned Enzo Maresca's patient approach on a few occasions after Chelsea's draw with Ipswich, which eventually forced Robert Sanchez to go long, eventually culminating in Chelsea conceding a goal. Maresca let out his frustrations about the atmosphere in the post-match press conference, with a real split between the fans and the club at the moment.

This is unlikely to affect Chelsea here with such a resounding lead from the first leg, and the gap in quality between the sides quells any chances of a comeback from the Polish side. However, this could end up having an impact on Chelsea’s run in as they desperately chase a Champions League finish. Chelsea fans expect to win this competition, and you would be surprised if they didn’t at least reach the final from this position.

Legia Warsaw don’t really have many options for a tactical approach here, they need to get back into the tie, but risk being blown away by Chelsea if they open up too much at the back. Chelsea have already shown they can hammer sides in this competition at Stamford Bridge, their 8-0 thumping of Noah earlier in the tournament is a perfect example.

🏁 Chelsea v Legia Warsaw Ref Watch

• Referee - Alejandro Hernandez

• Stats are per 90 and are taken from Hernandez's 2024/25 games across all competitions (22 total)

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