Chelsea vs. Celtic: Lineups and Match Preview

Chelsea will be looking to continue their impressive start to the season when they host Celtic in the Champions League on Wednesday.

The Blues have won their last three matches in all competitions, including a 2-0 victory over Tottenham in the Premier League on Sunday.

Celtic, meanwhile, have also started the season well, winning their last four matches in all competitions.

The Scottish champions will be looking to cause an upset at Stamford Bridge, but Chelsea will be confident of victory.

Team News

Chelsea

Chelsea have no fresh injury concerns ahead of the match against Celtic.

Wesley Fofana and Kalidou Koulibaly are both out with long-term injuries, but Reece James and N'Golo Kanté are both back in training and could feature in the squad.

Celtic

Celtic have a number of injury concerns ahead of the match against Chelsea.

Jota, James Forrest, and Stephen Welsh are all out with long-term injuries.

Sead Haksabanovic and Aaron Mooy are both doubtful, while Liel Abada is suspended.

Predicted Lineups

Chelsea (3-4-3): Mendy; Chalobah, Silva, Azpilicueta; James, Jorginho, Kovacic, Cucurella; Mount, Havertz, Sterling

Celtic (4-3-3): Hart; Juranovic, Carter-Vickers, Jenz, Bernabei; O'Riley, McGregor, Hatate; Abada, Giakoumakis, Maeda

Match Preview

Chelsea will be looking to make a statement in the Champions League this season, and they will be confident of victory against Celtic on Wednesday.

The Blues have a strong squad and they have been in impressive form in recent weeks.

Celtic will be no pushovers, but they will need to be at their best to get a result at Stamford Bridge.

The Scottish champions have a good record in Europe, but they have never beaten Chelsea in a competitive match.

How to Watch

The match will be televised live on BT Sport in the United Kingdom.

It will also be available to stream live on the BT Sport website and app.

Odds

Chelsea are the heavy favorites to win the match, with Bet365 offering odds of 1/3.

Celtic are priced at 11/1 to win, while a draw is priced at 5/1.

Tips and Tricks

• Chelsea have won their last three matches in all competitions.
• Celtic have won their last four matches in all competitions.
• Chelsea have never lost to Celtic in a competitive match.
• Chelsea are the heavy favorites to win the match.

Why It Matters

The match is important for both teams.

Chelsea will be looking to make a statement in the Champions League this season, and they will be confident of victory against Celtic.

Celtic will be looking to cause an upset and prove that they can compete with the best teams in Europe.

The match is also important for the fans of both teams.

Chelsea fans will be hoping to see their team continue their good form, while Celtic fans will be hoping to see their team make history.

Conclusion

The match between Chelsea and Celtic is a must-watch for fans of both teams.

It is a match that could have a big impact on both teams' seasons.

Chelsea will be confident of victory, but Celtic will be no pushovers.

It is a match that is sure to be entertaining.

Additional Information

• Chelsea are the current holders of the Champions League title.
• Celtic are the current champions of Scotland.
• The match will be played at Stamford Bridge in London.
• The match will be televised live on BT Sport in the United Kingdom.

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