Chelsea takes on Servette on Thursday in the second leg of the UEFA Conference League playoff clash.
The Blues go into the match with a two-goal lead after securing a 2-0 win over the Swiss club at Stamford Bridge last week.
If Chelsea wins the tie, they will move on to the new 36-team group stage, where each team competes against six different opponents. The top eight teams will automatically progress to the round of 16.
The Sporting News looks at the key details ahead of this game, including how to watch the match, kickoff times, and the latest lineup news.
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Chelsea vs. Servette live stream, TV channel
Here's how to watch this Europa Conference League match in the U.S.:
TV channel: --
Live stream: Chelsea FC website, Chelsea FC app
This game is not available for live TV broadcast in the USA.
The only way fans can watch the match around the world is live on the official Chelsea website and app by paying a small fee.
Paramount+ is where fans residing in the United States can watch games from UEFA competitions exclusively live and on-demand, including Champions League, Conference League and Europa League but they have chosen not to show the qualifying rounds.
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What time does Chelsea vs. Servette kick off?
This Europa Conference League clash takes place at the Stade de Genève in Lancy, Switzerland and kicks off on Thursday, Aug. 29 at 8:30 p.m. local time.
Here's how that time translates across the U.S.:
| Date | Kickoff time | |
| Eastern Time | Thur, Aug. 30 | 2:30 p.m. |
| Central Time | Thur, Aug. 30 | 1:30 p.m. |
| Mountain Time | Thur, Aug. 30 | 12:30 a.m. |
| Pacific Time | Thur, Aug. 30 | 11:30 a.m. |
Chelsea vs. Servette lineups, team news
Joao Felix marked his second Chelsea debut with a goal against Wolves and will be hoping for more game time in Switzerland alongside fellow forward Christopher Nkunku.
Enzo Fernandez and Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall are likely to partner one another in midfield with Romeo Lavia and Moises Caicedo both doubts.
Filip Jorgensen stated the first leg and is set to come back in for first-choice goalkeeper Robert Sanchez.
Chelsea predicted 11 (4-2-3-1, right to left): Jorgensen (GK) — Disasi, Badiashile, Adarabioyo, Cucurella — Fernandez, Dewsbury-Hall — Madueke, Joao Felix, Neto — Nkunku.
Injuries: Reece James (hamstring), Marc Cucurella (hamstring), Romeo Lavia (hamstring), Moses Caicedo (knock)
Suspensions: N/A
Servette are set to be without Victory Beniangba with Enzo Crivelli favourite to lead the attack, as Thomas Haberli's men seek an improbable comeback.
In-form winger Dereck Kutesa will get another chance to shine. The 26-year-old has five goals in nine appearances this term and has attracted interest from the Saudi Pro League.
Servette predicted 11 (4-2-3-1, right to left): Frick — Tsunemoto, Rouiller, Severin, Mazikou — Douline, Ondoua — Stevanovic, Antunes, Kutesa — Crivelli.
Injuries: Victory Beniangba (muscular)
Suspensions: N/A
Chelsea vs. Servette prediction
Chelsea go into the match with a two-goal cushion. The Blues did well in patches against to win the home leg last week. But they are flying high after a statement 6-2 win over the Wolves at Molineux at the weekend.
It looks like the Blues should get the job done easily here even if they make several changes to their team.
Prediction: Chelsea 3-0 Servette
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