BATE Borisov vs Chelsea
Europa League 2018-19
Venue: Borisov Arena
Kick-off time: 5:55pm GMT
Chelsea can guarantee their place in the knockout stages of the Europa League on Thursday with victory away to BATE Borisov.
With three wins from three and just one goal conceded, Maurizio Sarri’s side have eased through their group campaign without really breaking a sweat.
The Italian has been able to rest talisman Eden Hazard throughout and with a six point lead at the top of Group L, more changes are likely for the trip to Belarus.
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Team news
Eden Hazard might be spared the 2,300-mile to Belarus after his recent back problem.
The Belgium international missed three matches before returning off the bench in the win over Crystal Palace.
Olivier Giroud was unavailable for that win on Sunday but is expected to start up front on Thursday.
Callum Hudson-Odoi, who made his first appearance of the season off the bench against BATE at Stamford Bridge, will be hoping for another appearance the day after his 18th birthday.
TV, online and live stream coverage
The match will be televised live on BT Sport 2. BT Sport subscribers will be able to stream the match online via the video player and the BT Sport app.
You can also follow all the goals LIVE with Standard Sport.
Tickets
Chelsea's away allocation for Thursday's match is sold out.
Prediction
Betting tips via Betfair | UK users only | Subject to change
- Chelsea to win 1-0: 5/1
- 1-1 draw: 17/2
- BATE win 2-1: 20/1
- Olivier Giroud first goal scorer: 7/2
- Ruben Loftus-Cheek to score: 21/10
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Head to head
Chelsea's victory at Stamford Bridge was the first ever fixture between these two sides.
