Valencia vs Chelsea – 2019/20 UCL preview, predicted line-ups

Chelsea will take on Valencia on Wednesday in 2019/20 UEFA Champions League as the tournament moves ahead. The Blues go into this game as the favourites.

Kick-off : 6:55 PM (Local)

Venue : Mestalla Stadium, Valencia

Chelsea have had an OK campaign so far in the Champions League. But they will look to finish well. The group stage is now coming to a close.

The Blues currently are second in the group behind Ajax. Chelsea have got 7 points from 4 matches. The goal difference is +1.

In Valencia the opponents will play some tough football. But Chelsea will be hoping for success. They will need to play well.

Defensively Chelsea will need to be keeping clean sheets. While be very good in the final third. It should be a good test in Valencia.

On the other hand, Valencia must not be satisfied the way it has turned out for them in the ongoing Champions League. They will be looking for a better finish.

Valencia find themselves third in their group after 4 matches with 7 points. The goal difference is +1.

Valencia will have to play Chelsea well for points. They need to produce a great show.

Valencia will look to play tactical football and not give Chelsea any chances. They will also hope for luck.

Chelsea have a good record against Valencia and they will be boasted by the fact.

Team news and possible line-ups

Kevin Gameiro is available for Valencia for the Chelsea game and should start.

As for The Blues, Mason Mount is available and might play.

Valencia XI : Cillessen, Costa, G. Paulista, Mangala, Gaya, Torres, Parejo, Wass, Vallejo, Gameiro, Gomez.

Chelsea XI : Arrizabalaga, Azpilicueta, Zouma, Tomori, Palmieri, Kante, Jorginho, Willian, Mount, Pulisic, Abraham.

Prediction

I expect it to be a tough game, probably a 2-2 draw.