Looking to extend their 100 percent record in Europa Conference League, Heidenheim and Chelsea lock horns in the fourth round. The Blues are set to travel to Voith Arena on Thursday, 28 November. Heidenheim have the back of successive Bundesliga defeats while Chelsea earned a victory over Leicester City in Premier League.
Heidenheim vs Chelsea: Match Preview
With a remarkable first season in German first division, Heidenheim succeeded in earning the eighth position last season to get into European football. However, the home side has been appalling this season, winless in the previous six league games with five defeats. Heidenheim have also earned only one victory in the last five matches at Voith Arena, losing three. Nevertheless, they have shown their strength in Conference League with a production start with consecutive wins against Ljubljana, Paphos, and Hearts. Being one of the six sides to secure a perfect start, Heidenheim are currently sixth in the Conference League points table.
Chelsea are undefeated in the last four games across all competitions with two wins and two draws. Holding the charge of the Conference League points table, the Blues have defeated Gent, Panathinaikos, and Noah, featuring an aggregate of 16-3. Enzo Maresca’s side has also secured a solid start to Premier League campaign with six wins in 12 rounds, standing in third position. In the previous five league visiting games, Chelsea have registered three defeats, together with a 1-1 draw against Manchester United and defeat to Liverpool.
Heidenheim vs Chelsea: Head-to-Head Record
Heidenheim and Chelsea will face off in Conference League this Thursday for the first time in history. Playing their maiden European campaign, Heidenheim have not played against any English club before this game. On the other hand, the Blues have met German sides 27 times while winning 14.
Heidenheim vs Chelsea: Team News and Predicted Lineups
Leading goalscorer Marvin Pieringer is the new name to Heidenheim’s injury list, joining Luka Jens, Thomas Leon Keller, and Julian Niehues. For Chelsea, Reece James is the only injury-related absence while Pedro Neto and Malo Gusto are likely to return to the pitch. Some changes in the lineup are also expected from Enzo Maresca with Adarabioyo, Disasi, and Renato Veiga getting starts.
Heidenheim Predicted Lineup
Muller (GK); Traore, Manika, Gimber, Fohrenbach; Dorsch, Maloney, Schoppner; Conteh, Honsak, Wanner
Chelsea Predicted Lineup
Jorgensen (GK); Disasi, Badiashile, Adarabioyo, Veiga; Caicedo, George, Nkunku, Felix, Mudryk; Guiu
Heidenheim vs Chelsea: Match Prediction
Though Heidenheim have an impressive start to Conference League, their performance has not been up to par against top clubs. Along with their recent struggles in Bundesliga, they are also winless in the previous four league games at Voith Arena at home. Therefore, Chelsea remains a tough challenge for them who are undefeated in their previous four Premier League fixtures, winning two. Given the current scenario, we set Chelsea as our favorites to retain their 100 percent record in their European campaign.
Heidenheim vs Chelsea Predicted Result: 1-3 victory for Chelsea
