Chelsea vs Shamrock Rovers: Conference League prediction, kick-off time, TV, live stream, team news, h2h, odds
Chelsea are in Conference League action for the final time this year when they host Shamrock Rovers on Thursday.
The Blues entertain Irish opposition for the first time in their history and Enzo Maresca is looking to make it six wins from six in Europe’s third-tier club competition.
Maresca’s side made light work of Astana last time out with a 3-1 victory in Kazkahnstan and kept up their momentum on Saturday following the 2-1 win over Brentford.
Chelsea are of course strong favourites to win the tournament but Shamrock haven’t tasted defeat in Europe this season.
Here’s everything you need to know.
Date, kick-off time and venue
Chelsea vs Shamrock is scheduled for an 8pm GMT kick-off time on Thursday 19 December 2024.
Stamford Bridge in London will host.
Where to watch Chelsea vs Shamrock
TV channel: The game will be broadcast on TNT Sports 1 and TNT Sports Ultimate.
Live stream: Subscribers will be able to watch on a live stream via the Discovery+ app.
LIVE coverage: Follow all the action with Standard Sport’s dedicated match blog!
Chelsea vs Shamrock team news
The Blues could welcome back Joao Felix and Romeo Lavia after they missed the Brentford game. Benoit Badiashile is injured, while Carney Chukwuemeka and Ben Chilwell have been struggling with illness.
A host of youngsters such as Josh Acheampong are expected to feature. Mykhailo Mudryk is facing long ban after failing a drugs test. The winger denies knowingly using any banned substance.
Chelsea vs Shamrock prediction
The Irish side have certainly impressed in Europe so far but it’s difficult to look past Chelsa, even with rotation in mind.
Chelsea to win, 3-0.
Head to head (h2h) history and results
The two teams have never played.
Chelsea vs Shamrock latest odds
Chelsea FC to win: 1/18
Draw: 13/1
Shamrock Rovers to win: 35/1
Odds via Betfair and subject to change.
