Chelsea – Servette Geneva betting tip
It is certainly the duel that one of the two sides would have least wished for: Chelsea face Servette Geneva in Conference League qualifying.
At this stage of qualifying, one step ahead of the group stage, there is probably no team that wants to face the Blues.
After all, they undoubtedly have the best nominal squad in this competition. But can they bring that to the pitch?
As we all know, the London squad is very large. So there could already be some rotations in the starting line-up compared to the match at the weekend.
The visitors, for their part, finally come into this game with a broad chest after a mixed start to the season. They recorded a resounding victory in the cup on Sunday.
But now they are back in the underdog role. My Chelsea Servette Geneva tip is for a clear win for the hosts
The prediction of the betting providers?
The names on both sides alone are so different that there is hardly any reason not to assume a clear result in the Chelsea Servette Geneva betting tip.
The betting providers at Betano think so too. Before kick-off, you will find odds of just over 2.00 if the English side win by at least three goals.
In the event that the Grenats do not lose and secure a good starting position for the second leg, the forecast is almost 5.00.
Analysis: Chelsea vs Servette Geneva
But the Swiss would have to improve a lot for that to happen. The past few weeks have been anything but good for the team.
Three opening wins in the league were followed by a 3:1 defeat against Lugano. They were then also knocked out of the Europa League qualifiers against Braga
The Premier League hasn’t been running for quite that long. On Sunday, however, the west Londoners got off to a similarly poor start to the new season. They lost 2-0 to Manchester City.
But the defeat belies the fact that they kept up well for a long time. Only the chances could not be taken, especially in the person of Nicholas Jackson
Quota analysis
However, looking at the predictions for the Chelsea Servette Geneva betting tip, it can be assumed that the Londoners will now put an end to this proliferation of chances and get back on track.
In the Sunmaker app, you will find odds of less than 1.70 if the hosts score three or more goals.
The Blues last managed this at the beginning of May, when they won 3:2 against Nottingham Forest in the Premier League.
The big question will continue to be what the Swiss can create going forward. Or will they just dig in at the back and focus on damage limitation?
At least the Oddset bookmakers are not expecting an open game. If both teams meet, the prediction is around 1.90.
Chelsea international again
The older ones among you will surely remember: Chelsea last played in a UEFA competition in spring 2023. Back then, they were eliminated by Real Madrid in the Champions League.
After a year in the doldrums and seemingly endless transfers in the meantime, they are now back on the road.
For the first time ever, the Blues could be competing in the Conference League. And let’s not kid ourselves, should they reach the group stage, they will be top favorites.
They certainly have a big enough squad. Coach Maresca can basically field three different teams this season
Servette Geneva without a chance?
As Swiss Cup winners, the “Garnet Reds” were actually in a good position to be represented internationally in the current season.
They did not start in the lowest qualifying rounds, but competed in the 3rd round of the Europa League qualifiers. The same place they played in the previous year.
Now they have to hope for the Conference League, but as already mentioned, they have been given the toughest possible draw.
The odds of advancing are already over 8.50, as you can find them at Bet at Home sports betting, among others
For the first time ever, Chelsea and Servette Geneva will face each other. Accordingly, there is no direct comparison between the two clubs.
But when it comes to comparing the Blues with teams from Switzerland, the picture is relatively clear, if you ask me
The Londoners have lost and won twice against FC Basel in the Europa and Champions Leagues. In three of the four matches, goals were scored on both sides. There was also one win and one defeat against St. Gallen in 2000.
The visitors, on the other hand, last played against clubs from the island in the 1970s. But you can probably guess how important that is for the game in this millennium
My Chelsea Geneva tip:
In the here and now, the Blues are the clear favorites, there’s no doubt about that. Basically, they could only beat themselves due to unrest in the squad.
I consider the visitors to be too weak individually to do anything here. Their form doesn’t speak in their favor at the moment either.
Therefore, my Chelsea Servette Geneva tip is: The Londoners win both halves
