RB Salzburg vs Chelsea FC: Kick-off time, team news, TV, live stream, prediction - Champions League preview

Chelsea could secure their place in the Champions League knockout phase with a win over RB Leipzig tonight.

While that might be something the club have taken for granted over the years, progression out of Group E was hardly guaranteed when Graham Potter was appointed.

Still, back-to-back wins over AC Milan and a draw with Salzburg in his first game in charge have Chelsea sitting top of the group.

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Given the hectic schedule, securing qualification could afford Potter the chance to rest players for the final game against Dinamo Zagreb.

With so many games coming thick and fast before the World Cup, that could well be crucial. Here’s everything you need to know about the game.

Date, kick-off time and venue

The Champions League group game is scheduled for a 5.45pm BST kick-off time on Tuesday October 25, 2022.

The Red Bull Arena in Salzburg will host.

Where to watch RB Salzburg vs Chelsea

TV channel: The game will be broadcast on BT Sport 4.

Live stream: BT Sport subscribers will be able to watch the game on a live stream via the BT Sport website or app.

LIVE coverage: Follow all of the action with Standard Sport’s dedicated match blog. Nizaar Kinsella will be providing expert analysis from the ground.

RB Salzburg vs Chelsea lineups and team news

Chelsea XI: Kepa, Chalobah, Silva, Cucurella, Jorginho, Kovacic, Gallagher, Pulisic, Havertz, Sterling, Aubameyang

Subs: Loftus-Cheek, Bettinelli, Mendy, Broja, Mount, Zakaria, Chilwell, Ziyech, Azpilicueta, Chukwuemeka

Salzburg XI: Kohn, Dedic, Wober, Pavlovic, Bernardo, Gourna-Douath, Seiwald, Kjaergaard, Sucic, Adamu, Okafor

Subs: Mantl, van der Brempt, Piatkowski, Baidoo, Ulmer, Simic, Diarra, Sesko, Walke

RB Salzburg vs Chelsea prediction

There was little to split these two sides little over a month ago but Chelsea undoubtedly look a much stronger side now.

Chelsea to win 2-1.

Head to head (h2h) history and results

Chelsea wins: 0

Draws: 1

RB Salzburg wins: 0