Chelsea are set to face Belgian side Gent in a Europa Conference League group stage clash on October 3, with kick-off at 20:00 local time. The Blues come into the fixture in strong form, extending their unbeaten run to five matches, including recent victories against Brighton, Barrow, West Ham United, and Bournemouth.
Enzo maresca’s side has been gaining momentum, having won four consecutive matches. Chelsea’s attacking power was on full display in their 4-2 victory over Brighton, following a dominant 5-0 thrashing of Barrow, a 3-0 win away at West Ham, and a hard-fought 1-0 result against Bournemouth. Their only blemish in recent weeks was a narrow 2-1 defeat to Servette in late August, followed by a 1-1 draw with Crystal Palace.
Gent, meanwhile, are in high spirits after a commanding 3-0 win over Oud-Heverlee in the Belgian First Division A. The Belgian side have had a solid run, recording four wins in their last six matches, including victories over Club Brugge and Mechelen. However, they’ve also shown some inconsistency, with a 2-1 loss to Cercle Brugge and a 1-1 draw against Antwerp in the mix.
In their last 20 matches, Chelsea have won 10, lost 6, and drawn 4, while Gent have claimed 12 wins, suffered 6 losses, and drawn twice in the same span. With both teams in solid form, this matchup promises to be a closely contested affair.
Chelsea’s firepower and home advantage will be tested by a disciplined Gent side, setting the stage for a thrilling encounter in the Europa Conference League.