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Motivation may prove an issue for qualified Chelsea when they meet Mol Vidi

Blues have cruised through Group L

Expect to see Callum Hudson-Odoi feature for Chelsea
Expect to see Callum Hudson-Odoi feature for ChelseaCredit: Richard Heathcote

Group L
BT Sport 2, 5.55pm Thursday

After ending Manchester City's unbeaten start to the season on Saturday, Chelsea head to Hungary for a less glamorous fixture away to Mol Vidi on matchday six.

The Blues have eased through as group winners and may not be particularly bothered about maintaining their perfect record in Group L.

It's no dead rubber for the hosts, who are in a battle with Bate Borisov for second place in the section, but Chelsea's defence has rarely been troubled in Europe and a low-scoring finale looks likely.

The reverse fixture at Stamford Bridge finished 1-0 to Chelsea thanks to a 70th-minute strike from Alvaro Morata and Vidi's fixtures are rarely a treat for neutrals – their five group matches have featured only eight goals.

Recommendation
Under 2.5 goals
1pt 10-11 general


Team news
Mol Vidi
The hosts have no new injury concerns although manager Marko Nikolic may reshuffle his defence after the weekend league defeat at Ujpest.

Chelsea
Mateo Kovacic (thigh) is out but Ruben Loftus-Cheek, Olivier Giroud, Cesc Fabregas and Callum Hudson-Odoi could feature.

Key stat
Chelsea have conceded only one goal in five Group L games.


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