Chelsea will host Copenhagen with a slender 2-1 lead, and the Blues know that merely avoiding defeat guarantees progression to the UEFA Conference League quarter-finals.
Chelsea hold a narrow advantage from the first leg, which boosts their confidence for the decisive home encounter. They understand that a simple point will secure their spot in the next round.
Moreover, the Blues are heavy favourites to win the competition, and they have enjoyed excellent form in all tournaments. They have won their last three games, scoring seven goals while conceding just one.
Chelsea have proven their strength on home soil as each of their three home league matches saw them score at least four times. Although they sometimes show less convincing performances, they remain a dominant force at home. Their impressive record includes a narrow 1-0 win over Leicester. They suffered only one home defeat since the opening weekend loss against Manchester City.
This result emphasizes the magnitude of the task for Copenhagen. They face a historical challenge because no Danish side has ever beaten Chelsea. Furthermore, Copenhagen have never won against an English side away from home. Their only two wins over English opposition occurred in the Danish capital.
Copenhagen’s recent form adds to their struggle. They held a 1-1 Superliga draw against Sønderjyske at the weekend, a result that cost them the top spot. Consequently, their winless run now stretches to three matches.
Moreover, the quality of opposition in this competition is much higher. Copenhagen must deliver their best performance on the road, and they managed to win two of their last three matches inside 90 minutes.
Chelsea has added Cole Palmer to their Conference League squad. He has not scored since mid-January. However, his last three goals all opened the scoring before the 20th minute. Gabriel Pereira scored in the first leg, keeping Copenhagen in the tie, and all his goals have come from headers.
A striking statistic shows that Copenhagen have scored more than once in only two of their last nine games in all competitions. Therefore, the match promises excitement and challenges as both sides vie for progression.
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