Chelsea vs Legia Prediction 17 April 2025
🔊 Can Legia avoid a thrashing in the second leg of the Conference League quarter-finals? The intrigue in this matchup was alive until the start of the second half in the first leg. Right after the break, Chelsea scored and turned the game into a rout, even with Christopher Nkunku missing a penalty. Now, the Londoners just need to finish what they started at Stamford Bridge.
Head-to-Head
📊Officially, Chelsea and Legia have faced each other only once. The match took place on 10 April 2025 at Legia's ground and ended with a 3-0 victory for Chelsea.
Head-to-head statistics Chelsea - Legia
Chelsea Team Overview
🔵 The Conference League remains a secondary competition for the "Blues." Chelsea are still fighting for a Champions League spot through their Premier League campaign. In the recent round, the Blues complicated this task by failing to defeat Ipswich at home, drawing 2-2. Enzo Maresca is likely to continue rotating the squad in European competitions, but Legia might find themselves facing a frustrated favorite.
📣 After the convincing victory in Warsaw, Enzo Maresca stated: “Chelsea played better in the second half, but we still need to learn how to handle matches at various levels. The atmosphere was amazing. It was an honor to play here.”
🔝 Notably, Chelsea have played five home matches in the Conference League, winning all with a combined score of 20-3.
❌ Besides Mudryk, defensive midfielder Romeo Lavia will miss the match due to injury. Central defenders Wesley Fofana and Aaron Anselmino, attacking midfielder Omari Kellyman, forward David Datro Fofana, and Marc Guehi have been out for some time.
Match Results: Chelsea
Legia Team Overview
⚪ For Legia, the return leg is all about playing for pride and leaving a positive impression. In the first game, the "Legionnaires" managed to show some fight, delivering 6 corners and creating 1 clear-cut chance. It's important to note that their motivation in the Polish league has dwindled, with only six rounds left and an 11-point gap from the top three. Their focus now is to perform well in London and compete for the Polish Cup in the final against Pogon.
🔗 Despite the heavy defeat in the first leg, Legia's standout performer was goalkeeper Kacper Tobiasz, who made 7 saves, including a penalty stop.
❌ Due to injuries, key players will be absent from the match: their top scorer in the Conference League, Marc Gual (7 goals, 3 assists), team captain and attacking midfielder Bartosz Kapustka, goalkeeper Gabriel Kobylak, and central defender Jan Leszczynski.
Match Results: Legia
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of encounters - 1;
- home team wins - 1, away team wins - 0, draws - 0.
Statistics: Chelsea vs Legia
- number of matches played in the tournament: 6 vs 6;
- number of wins: 10 vs 10;
- win percentage: 91% vs 67%;
- number of losses: 1 vs 4;
- number of draws: 0 vs 1.
Last 10 matches:
- number of wins: 6 vs 4;
- number of losses: 2 vs 4;
- number of draws: 2 vs 2.
- Legia won with a +2.5 handicap in their last 7 away games (UEFA Europa Conference League).
Prediction on the over/under
Statistics: Chelsea vs Legia
- average total in the tournament: 3.91 vs 3.27;
- average total goals scored: 3.18 vs 2.33;
- average total in the 1st half: 1.45 vs 0.67;
- average total in the 2nd half: 1.73 vs 1.67;
- Chelsea: average total at home in the tournament - 4;
- Legia: average total away in the tournament - 2.57;
- last 10 matches (average total): 1.5 (home - 1.8) vs 1.9 (away - 2.8).
- Chelsea have scored under 3.5 goals in their last 8 games.
- Chelsea have scored under 3.5 goals in 7 of last 8 home games.
Prediction on corners
Chelsea: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 5.09; at home field - 5.2;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 5.7; at home field - 7.2.
Legia: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 4.67, away - 4.57;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 6.4; away - 6.2.
- Over 8.5 corners in last 5 Chelsea games.
Prediction on cards
Chelsea: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 0.91; at home - 0.8;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 2.1; at home - 2.2.
Legia: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 1.6, away - 1.71;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 2.1; away - 3.
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 1;
- both teams scored all-time - 0 times;
- on the home team’s field - 0 times.
Statistics: Chelsea vs Legia
- number of matches played in the tournament: 6 vs 6;
- number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 6 vs 5;
- number of BTTS matches for Chelsea at home - 2 (40%);
- number of BTTS matches for Legia away - 3 (43%).
Last 10 matches:
- number of BTTS matches: 3 vs 5;
- BTTS matches for Chelsea at home - 1 (20%);
- BTTS matches for Legia away - 4 (80%).
Editor's Prediction
Chelsea have already secured their goals, allowing them to approach the return leg in a more conservative manner. We don't anticipate the Londoners delivering another rout. This is supported by the trend that Legia have not lost by more than two goals in their last seven Conference League matches. Therefore, we suggest betting on the visitors with a +2.5 handicap.No comments
Betting Tips: Chelsea - Legia
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