Legia Warsaw vs Chelsea: Maresca’s Conference League Favorites Face Hostile Polish Test

Legia Warsaw vs Chelsea: Maresca’s Conference League Favorites Face Hostile Polish Test

Chelsea travel to the Polish capital on Thursday night to face Legia Warsaw in the first leg of their UEFA Conference League quarterfinal clash at Stadion Wojska Polskiego.

The Blues have been dominant in Europe this season, winning every game so far, while Legia are looking to upset the odds and continue their strong home form in Europe.

Legia Warsaw Players Celebrating Goal

🔴Legia Warsaw Eye Giant-Killing at Home | Home Win = 5.80💵

Legia have lost just once at home since mid-September, showing resilience in both domestic and European matches. Their 5-0 Polish Cup win over Ruch and 2-1 weekend victory over Gornik Zabrze show they are in fine form.

The Polish side only just scraped into the quarterfinals after back-to-back losses to close the league phase, but a dramatic extra-time win over Molde showed their fighting spirit. Chelsea’s shaky away league record may give them confidence of a David-Goliath kind of triumph.

Chelsea Players Celebrating Goal

🔵Chelsea Seek European Dominance | Away Win = 1.58💵

Chelsea cruised through the group stage and last-16 with a 100% win record, including home and away victories over Copenhagen last month. Enzo Maresca’s men are clear tournament favourites and are aiming to win a fourth different UEFA competition.

Despite their domestic inconsistency, Chelsea remain focused in Europe and are unbeaten away from home in the Conference League. A favourable route to the final also adds pressure to get the job done early in Warsaw.

Luquinhas, Legia Player & Palmer, Chelsea Player

🗝️Key Players & Team News📰:

Chelsea rested key players at the weekend, including Cole Palmer, Nicolas Jackson, and Marc Cucurella. Maresca is expected to go full strength, with Palmer and Pedro Neto likely returning to the starting XI.

Romeo Lavia is ineligible, and Wesley Fofana remains a long-term absentee. For Legia, Marc Gual and Bartosz Kapustka are doubtful, while Jan Ziolkowski and Artur Jedrzejczyk are suspended. Luquinhas, who scored twice on Sunday, is set to start.

Stadion Wojska Polskiego - Venue for the Game

🔢Match Stats & Betting Odds | Draw = 4.46💵

⚽ Chelsea has won all 8 games in the Conference League this season. | Specials Market: Away & Over 2.5 = 2.20

⚽ Legia are unbeaten in 15 of their last 16 home matches in all competitions. | Specials Market: Over 2.5 & Yes (GG/NG) = 2.13

Goncalo, Legia Manager & Maresca, Chelsea Manager

Chelsea's superior European record and squad depth give them the edge, but Legia’s strong home form and attacking threat make this a tricky first-leg test for the English side.

 

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Bournemouth vs Manchester City: Will Iraola’s ‘Team of the Season’  Make History in FA Cup Quarters or Will Pep’s City Smile Again?

Bournemouth vs Manchester City: Will Iraola’s ‘Team of the Season’  Make History in FA Cup Quarters or Will Pep’s City Smile Again?

Bournemouth will attempt to reach their first-ever FA Cup semi-final when they host 2022/2023 champions and last season’s runners-up Manchester City at the Vitality Stadium on Sunday.

The Cherries advanced to this stage after a dramatic penalty-shootout win over Wolves, while City survived an early scare to defeat Plymouth Argyle 3-1 in the last round.

Bournemouth Players Celebrating Goal

🔴Bournemouth Eye First Historic Semi-Final | Home Win = 2.91💵

Bournemouth have been inconsistent in recent weeks, winning just two of their last eight matches in all competitions. However, Andoni Iraola's men will be eager to create history by securing their first-ever FA Cup semi-final appearance.

The Cherries stunned City with a 2-1 win in the Premier League earlier this season, proving they can challenge elite opposition. However, times have changed and not for the best for the Cherries as they face a City side doing better than the Cherries themselves, and that City team when the two met.

Manchester City Players Celebrating Goal

🔵Manchester City Aim to Extend FA Cup Dominance | Away Win = 2.42💵

Manchester City boast a remarkable FA Cup quarter-final record, winning their last seven ties at this stage. Pep Guardiola’s men are determined to continue their dominance and move one step closer to another Wembley appearance after making the last two FA Cup finals.

Despite their 2-2 draw with Brighton in their last Premier League outing, City remain a formidable force. With Erling Haaland leading the attack and Kevin De Bruyne back in form, the visitors are expected to control proceedings.

Image from previous meeting between Bournemouth & Man City

🗝Key Players & Team News📰

Bournemouth will be without suspended defenders Kerkez and Huijsen, while Marcos Senesi returns from injury but may not start. Adam Smith, Julian Araujo, Luis Sinisterra, and Enes Unal remain sidelined. Dominic Solanke will be their main attacking threat.

Manchester City welcomes Ederson back from injury, while Josko Gvardiol’s knock is not considered serious. Rodri, John Stones, Nathan Ake, and Manuel Akanji remain sidelined. Oscar Bobb is available but unlikely to start.

Image from previous meeting between Bournemouth & Man City

🔢Match Stats & Betting Odds | Draw = 3.95💵

⚽Manchester City have won five (5) of their last six (6) clashes against Bournemouth. | Specials Market: Draw/Away & Over 2.5 = 2.26

⚽Bournemouth beat Manchester City 2-1 the last time the two sides faced off at the Vitality Stadium. | Specials Market:  Over 2.5 & Yes (GG/NG) = 1.66

The Vitality Stadium - Home of Bournemouth & Venue for the Game

⚽There have been over 3.5 goals in three (3) of the last five (5) Bournemouth vs Man City fixtures. | Main Market: Over 3.5 = 2.24

With Bournemouth seeking a historic victory and Manchester City chasing another FA Cup title, this quarter-final clash promises to be an entertaining battle.

Iraola, Bournemouth Manager & Pep, Man City Manager

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Barcelona vs Girona: Only One Victory in Last Four Clashes!! Can Blaugrana Get Job Done in Tough Catalan Derby?

Barcelona vs Girona: Only One Victory in Last Four Clashes!! Can Blaugrana Get Job Done in Tough Catalan Derby?

Barcelona, on a five-game winning streak, will aim to strengthen their title push as they host Girona at Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys on Sunday.

Hansi Flick’s men lead La Liga by three points, while Girona, sitting 13th, hope to revive their season and secure a top-half finish.

Barcelona Players Celebrating Goal

🔵Barcelona Eye 4th Straight Home Win Against ‘Masters’| Home Win = 1.29💵

Barcelona have been dominant at home, winning their last four La Liga matches with an aggregate score of 10-0 at the temporary home grounds, but now they face a side they’ve not managed to beat at home in their last two such encounters.

Following their convincing 3-0 win over Osasuna, they will look to keep the momentum ahead of key fixtures in the Copa del Rey and Champions League. Girona stunned Barcelona twice last season, but Flick's in-form squad will aim to prevent another upset this time.

Girona Players Celebrating Goal

🔴Girona Search for First Win in 6 Games| Away Win = 9.53💵

Girona have failed to win any of their last six La Liga games and sit just seven points clear of the relegation zone, and desperately need a result, but unfortunately for them, this game is against the most in-form team in the league.

While their away record against Barcelona is poor, they are unbeaten in all their last two visits to their neighbours, but they will need a near-perfect performance to take anything from this derby clash, given Barca’s form.

Image from previous meeting between Barca & Girona

🗝️Key Players & Team News📰:

Barcelona will miss Olmo due to an adductor injury, while Raphinha returns after missing the Osasuna game. Lewandowski is set to start, and Araujo could return to the lineup after being on the bench midweek.

For Girona, Donny van de Beek is suspended, while Abel Ruiz, Jhon Solis, and Ivan Martin remain out injured. Cristhian Stuani, who has scored four times against Barcelona, could lead the attack.

Image from previous meeting between Barca & Girona

🔢Match Stats & Betting Odds | Draw = 6.71💵

⚽Barcelona has won five straight matches in all competitions and leads La Liga by three points. They also beat Girona in the reverse fixture 1-4. | Specials Market: Home & Over 3.5 = 2.09

⚽Girona are unbeaten in three (3) of their last four (4) games against Barca, including the last two away (0-0 & 2-4). | Specials Market: Over 2.5 & Yes (GG.NG) = 1.79

Image from previous meeting between Barca & Girona

⚽The last three (3) meetings between these teams have seen at least five (5) goals scored in total (2-4, 4-2, & 1-4). | Main Market: Over 4.5 = 2.88

With Barcelona chasing the title and Girona fighting for a strong finish, this Catalan derby promises to be an intense battle.

Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys - Temporary Home of Barca & Venue for the Game

 

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