Chelsea take on the visitors Copenhagen in the second leg of UEFA Conference League round of 1/8-finals. First leg result: 2-1. The match will be played on Thursday, March 13th at Stamford Bridge (London).
Chelsea put on an exemplary second-half performance in Copenhagen, securing a narrow but crucial advantage (2-1) ahead of their home leg against the Danish side. It’s worth noting that Enzo Maresca has been rotating his squad in the Conference League, but given that the Blues had a break due to their early FA Cup exit, they fielded a strong lineup in Denmark and came away with the win. That momentum carried over to their Premier League clash with Leicester, where they secured a 1-0 victory. Despite Cole Palmer missing his first-ever Premier League penalty (after converting 12 in a row), Marc Cucurella’s goal on the hour mark earned three vital points. That win propelled Chelsea into the top four, and with England among the top coefficient nations in Europe, there’s a strong chance five Premier League teams will qualify for next season’s Champions League. However, the Blues still need a couple more European wins to solidify that extra spot. With Maresca's side chasing an eighth consecutive victory in the tournament, a strong lineup is expected for the second leg at Stamford Bridge. Chelsea has also been dominant at home, winning five of their last six matches at the Bridge.
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Copenhagen struggled and now faces a major uphill battle. The Danish side put up a fight, but after a solid first half, they became complacent, assuming Chelsea would remain passive. That mistake proved costly, as the visitors conceded twice in the first 20 minutes of the second half. A late goal from Elias Achouri gave Jacob Neestrup’s team a glimmer of hope, especially given Chelsea’s squad issues. However, Copenhagen failed to bounce back domestically, drawing 1-1 at home against modest SønderjyskE in their last league match. That result extended their winless run to three games across all competitions. Adding to their struggles, the visitors will be without key players for the return leg in London. Bardi, Cornelius, López, Højer, Lerager, and Boilesen will all be absent—effectively stripping them of half their starting lineup. Given their recent defensive woes, Copenhagen has conceded two or more goals in four of their last five away matches.
Considering these circumstances, backing Chelsea’s team total over 2.0 goals looks like a solid bet. Copenhagen’s injury crisis, Chelsea’s clear superiority in individual quality, and home advantage all point to a dominant display from the hosts. The Danish side will need to take risks and play more openly in search of a comeback, which could leave them exposed against a team that has been ruthless in the Conference League. Even in a sluggish first-leg performance, Chelsea managed to score twice. At Stamford Bridge, with higher intensity and increased tempo, they should capitalize on Copenhagen’s depleted squad. The Blues have scored at least two goals in all seven of their Conference League matches so far (5W, 2D), and another multi-goal outing seems highly probable.
Prediction for the match: Chelsea to score over 2.0 goals.
