Chelsea welcome Legia Warsaw to Stamford Bridge on Thursday night for the second leg of their Europa Conference League quarter-final, with the Blues holding a commanding 3-0 advantage from the first leg in Poland.
The match kicks off at 20:00 local time and will likely see Vincenzo Maresca’s side look to manage the tie with control and confidence, while Legia Warsaw attempt to stage an unlikely comeback. The odds heavily favour the Premier League side, but the visitors will be desperate to restore pride on the European stage.
Our main prediction is a home win for Chelsea, who are unbeaten in the competition so far. We also like the look of both teams to score, with Legia expected to come out aggressively in search of an away goal.
CHELSEA VS LEGIA WARSAW PREVIEW
Chelsea have been the standout team in this season’s Europa Conference League. They boast a perfect record of nine wins from nine matches, with 32 goals scored and just six conceded. Their group stage campaign saw them collect 18 points from six wins, finishing top with a dominant goal difference of +21.
Maresca’s team play with fluidity and confidence, blending attacking threat with a solid defensive base. Their most recent result, a 2-2 home draw against Ipswich Town in the league, may have raised some eyebrows, but in Europe, Chelsea have been nearly flawless.
Legia Warsaw, meanwhile, are facing a mountain to climb after a heavy 3-0 defeat in the first leg. Their journey through the Europa Conference League has been commendable, finishing with 12 points in the group stage and making it to the quarter-finals through the play-off round.
However, inconsistency has plagued the Polish side in recent weeks. Their Europa Conference League goal tally (17 scored, 11 conceded) highlights their attacking ability, but also reveals defensive fragility—something Chelsea ruthlessly exploited in the first leg.
Gonçalo Feio’s tactical approach in this second leg is likely to be more aggressive, as his side have no choice but to take risks. However, that strategy could leave them vulnerable to Chelsea’s counter-attacks.
CHELSEA VS LEGIA WARSAW – PREDICTIONS
Chelsea Win
With a 3-0 lead and home advantage, Chelsea should comfortably see this one through. Their unbeaten run and squad depth make them heavy favourites.
Draw
If Chelsea rotate heavily and take a more relaxed approach, a draw could be on the cards—especially if Legia push hard early on.
Legia Warsaw Win
A major upset would require a near-perfect performance from Legia. While unlikely, if they score early and capitalise on any Chelsea complacency, they could make it interesting.
CHELSEA VS LEGIA WARSAW – BETTING TIPS
Chelsea Win
Priced at 1.22 with 1win, this is the most straightforward and likely outcome. Chelsea’s form and first-leg lead suggest they’ll get the job done again.
Both Teams To Score – Yes
With Legia needing to attack, and Chelsea likely to rotate or be less rigid defensively, both teams scoring (1.85 with Melbet) is a valuable pick.
Chelsea -1.5 Handicap
For better odds, back Chelsea to win by at least two goals. Their home dominance and depth suggest they could run away with this.
HEAD-TO-HEAD AND KEY STATS
The only previous meeting between these two sides was the first leg of this quarter-final tie, which Chelsea won 3-0 away from home.
Chelsea have won all 9 of their Europa Conference League matches.
Legia have won 5 and lost 4 in the competition.
Chelsea have scored 32 goals and conceded just 6 in Europe this season.
Legia have scored 17 and conceded 11 in the competition.
Chelsea drew 2-2 with Ipswich in their last domestic outing while Legia lost 1-0 to Jagiellonia Białystok.
