Chelsea vs BATE Borisov - UEL

Competition – UEFA Europa League

Date: 25th October 2018

Kick-off time – 20:00 GMT

Chelsea have struggled in the English Premier League over the past few matches, but they have remained steadfast in Europe and they will be looking to keep that intact when the play FC BATE Borisov in this match.

Chelsea were made overwhelming favourites to win this group when the season started, but they have surprisingly scored just 2 goals in their opening 2 matches so far while nearly dropping points against group minors MOL Vidi in their last match.

Chelsea fans will be expecting them to rise above the complacency of their last group match to get all 3 points in this match.

Chelsea have dropped points against West Ham, Liverpool and Manchester United this season.

The Blues have won all of their other matches in all competitions, which is 9 overall and their fans will be expecting another home win in this match.

BATE will see this match as one of their biggest matches ever, and their travelling support wont be expecting much from their club.

They did beat MOL Vidi on UEL 2018/2019 Matchday 1, but they suffered an embarrassing 4-1 home loss to PAOK in their last match and this could end in a similarly embarrassing manner.

BATE’s win over Vidi was the first time they won an away match in 13 attempts in European group stage football.

BATE also have 5 losses from their last 9 away matches in the UEFA Europa League.

Bookies have priced Chelsea up as if defeat is out of the question while goal markets suggest this will be a lively affair as over 2.5 goals is currently trading odds-on.