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Jack Rathborn

Zenit vs Chelsea prediction: How will Champions League fixture play out tonight?

Reuters

Chelsea travel to Russia to take on Zenit Saint Petersburg in the Champions League tonight.

Thomas Tuchel will be eager to tap into the performance last time out in Europe, where the Blues thrashed Juventus at Stamford Bridge.

FOLLOW LIVE: Team news and all the action as Chelsea face Zenit in the Champions League

That result ensures they control their own destiny in relation to top spot and a home second leg for the next round in the last 16.

And after a damaging 3-2 loss to West Ham, Chelsea will be eager to bounce back and regain confidence heading into the busy festive period back home.

Here’s everything you need to know about the fixture at the Krestovsky Stadium in Saint Petersburg:

When is it?

The game will kick-off at 5:45pm on Wednesday, 8 December at the Krestovsky Stadium in Saint Petersburg.

How can I watch?

The match will be available to watch on BT Sport 3, coverage starts at 5:15pm. Subscribers can stream the match via the BT Sport app.

Confirmed line-ups

Zenit: M. Kerzhakov, Douglas Santos, Barrios, Lovren, Azmoun, Wendel, Malcom, Claudinho, Kuzyaev, Karavaev, Rakitskyy

Chelsea: Arrizabalaga, Azpilicueta, Christensen, Sarr, James, Saul Niguez, Barkley, Hudson-Odoi, Mount, Lukaku, Werner

Odds

Zenit Saint Petersburg: 21/4

Draw: 16/5

Chelsea: 1/2

Prediction

Zenit have already wrapped up third and a route into the Europa League, so Chelsea have the more motivation here and a team looking to prove their worth after their recent setback, which, alongside several players eager to work their way back into form or nail down a role moving forward, should translate to an away win. 0-2.

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