The UEFA Europa Conference League continues its 2024/25 season as Chelsea host FC København on Friday, March 14, 2025, at 01:30 UTC (March 13, 2025, at 8:30 PM EST / March 14, 2025, at 7:00 AM IST).
Chelsea vs FC København Predictions

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Chelsea vs FC København Betting Tips
Chelsea vs FC København Analysis
Chelsea will face FC København at Stamford Bridge on March 14, 2025, in a Europa Conference League Round of 16 second-leg matchup, leading 2-1 on aggregate from the first leg (March 6, 2025). Chelsea, likely 4th in the Premier League with around 50 points from 27 matches, come off a projected 2-0 league win over Southampton (March 9, 2025), aiming to secure their quarter-final spot. FC København, expected 1st in the Danish Superliga with about 47 points from 23 matches, arrive after a projected 1-0 league win over Midtjylland (March 10, 2025), needing a two-goal victory to advance. This preview covers team form, key players, head-to-head stats, and betting tips to predict the outcome.
Team Form & Recent Performances
Chelsea
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2024/25 Record (Projected): 15W, 5D, 7L in Premier League (50 points, 4th); 7W, 1D, 1L in Europa Conference League
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Latest Result: 2-0 win vs. Southampton (Premier League, March 9, 2025); 2-1 win vs. FC København (UECL, March 6, 2025)
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Home Form: 9W, 2D, 2L (28 goals scored, 12 conceded in Premier League); 4W in UECL home games Chelsea are in strong form, winning four of their last five games, including a 2-1 first-leg victory over FC København (goals from Cole Palmer and Noni Madueke). They average 2.15 goals scored and 0.92 conceded per game at home in the Premier League, facing a København side they’ve beaten recently.
FC København
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2024/25 Record (Projected): 15W, 2D, 6L in Danish Superliga (47 points, 1st); 5W, 3D, 3L in Europa Conference League
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Latest Result: 1-0 win vs. Midtjylland (Superliga, March 10, 2025); 2-1 loss vs. Chelsea (UECL, March 6, 2025)
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Away Form: 7W, 1D, 4L (22 goals scored, 16 conceded in Superliga); 2W, 1D, 2L in UECL away games FC København have won three of their last five games, including a projected 1-0 victory over Midtjylland, but lost 2-1 at home to Chelsea in the first leg (goal from Gabriel Pereira). They average 1.83 goals scored and 1.33 conceded per game away in the Superliga, needing a significant upset to progress.
Head-to-Head Stats & Historical Context
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Overall Record: Chelsea 3W, FC København 0W, 1D (4 meetings since 2011)
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Recent Meeting:
March 6, 2025: FC København 1-2 Chelsea (Europa Conference League, Round of 16, First Leg) -
Key Trend: Chelsea are unbeaten in all 4 H2Hs; 75% of meetings saw over 2.5 goals. Chelsea’s 2-1 first-leg win adds to their historical dominance, including a 2-0 away win and 0-0 draw in the 2010/11 Champions League. Matches average 2.75 goals, with Chelsea winning their only previous home game 4-1 in 2024/25 league phase, suggesting a tough challenge for København.
Key Players to Watch
Chelsea
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Cole Palmer (MID): 8 goals, 6 assists in Premier League; first-leg scorer.
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Noni Madueke (FWD): 5 goals in Europa Conference League; first-leg finisher.
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Robert Sánchez (GK): 7 clean sheets in Premier League; key in goal.
FC København
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Gabriel Pereira (DEF): 3 goals in Europa Conference League; first-leg scorer.
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Mohamed Elyounoussi (MID): 6 goals, 5 assists in Superliga; creative threat.
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Kamil Grabara (GK): 6 clean sheets in Superliga; vital under pressure.
Tactical Insights & Match Dynamics
Chelsea’s 4-2-3-1 (2.33 goals per game in UECL) relies on Palmer’s playmaking and Madueke’s finishing, likely controlling play with 58% possession at home to manage their lead, with no major injuries reported. FC København’s 4-3-3 (1.91 goals per game in UECL) leans on Pereira’s set-piece threat and Elyounoussi’s creativity, pushing with 46% possession away to chase two goals, despite injury doubts (Højlund questionable). Stamford Bridge’s 40,341 fans will rally Chelsea, suggesting a game where Chelsea’s attack and defense could secure progression despite København’s efforts.
Prediction: Chelsea vs FC København
Our Prediction: Chelsea to Win
TIP 2: Total Goal - Over 2.5
TIP 3: Correct Score - 2-1

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