Astana v Chelsea

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Kazakhstan hosts Astana will be looking to extend their unbeaten run in all competitions to four games on Thursday night when they take on English Premier League side Chelsea at the Ortalyq stadion having gained two wins and a draw in recent weeks.

Chelsea came from 2-0 behind to Tottenham to grab all three points in the Premier League on Sunday afternoon which made it five wins on the trot in all competitions for the London visitors and Enzo Maresca's side will be extremely confident about their chances of picking up another victory on matchday 5 in this UEFA Conference League.

The Kazakhstan domestic top flight season has now ended and Astana finished the campaign runners-up behind the title winners Kairat Almaty and the upcoming hosts will now turn their attentions to the UEFA Conference League where they currently occupy a lowly 23rd place in the table.

Astana had to progress through the earlier qualifying rounds of this season's Conference League which they achieved through wins against Milsami, Corvinul Hunedoara and Brann respectively, but although they registered a 1-0 home win against Baka Topola on matchday 1, the hosts have struggled since.

Subsequent back-to-back defeats at the hands of The New Saints and Pafos followed by a draw at home with Vitoria Guimaraes means Astana are clinging onto a possible play-off spot.

Chelsea by contrast sit top of the UEFA Conference League table on goal difference above second placed Legia Warsaw but nevertheless, The Blues possess an impressive 100% winning record so far in this competition.

Chelsea have swept aside challenges from Gent 4-2, Panathinaikos 4-1, Noah 8-0 and a 2-0 victory over Heidenheim respectively which has thrust Enzo Maresca's side up into pole position and another three points at Astana on Thursday night should seal their place in the play-offs.

Since being dealt a disappointing 2-0 defeat away from home at Newcastle United in the Premier League, Chelsea have not looked back as The Blues have put together an impressive eight-match unbeaten run in all competitions, comprising of six wins and two draws.

The bigger picture shows Chelsea have been dealt just two defeats within their previous 19 matches overall which were on the road at Liverpool and Newcastle United but also includes picking up 13 wins in the process as well.

The goals market also looks an attractive proposition for this upcoming clash away at Astana as six out of Chelsea's last 10 games overall have also resulted in both teams hitting the back of the net.

Astana v Chelsea Verdict

Astana and Chelsea have never met before in any type of competition but with home advantage, Astana stand a good chance of scoring while Chelsea look set to take the three points.

Therefore, our main bet will be BTTS Yes @ 1.80

Other side bets worth considering:

Chelsea win & BTTS Yes @ 2.50

Correct Score: Chelsea 4-1 @ 15.00