Chelsea host Paris Saint-Germain in the second leg of their Champions League round of 16 tie at Stamford Bridge on Tuesday.
The Blues lost 5-2 at the Parc des Princes in the first leg, putting the French side in control of the tie.
Match preview
Chelsea followed up their defeat at PSG with a 1-0 home loss to Newcastle United in the Premier League on Saturday.
Despite losing to Luis Enrique’s side last time out, Chelsea fared well against the defending champions.
The FIFA Club World Cup holders were let down by poor goalkeeping, leaving them with a mountain to climb ahead of Tuesday’s meeting.
Chelsea have won all four of their home games in the Champions League this season, scoring 10 goals and conceding just one.
PSG head into this clash fresher, having not played over the weekend.
The visitors showed exceptional finishing in the first leg, but will look to improve defensively in this game.
PSG have a decent record on the road in the competition. They picked up seven points from four away games during the league phase.
Enrique’s side have lost just one of their last nine meetings against English teams and will hope to continue that impressive run here.
Team news
Chelsea will be without Reece James, Jamie Gittens, Levi Colwill and Filip Jorgensen due to injury. Malo Gusto and Estevao are doubtful.
Fabian Ruiz and Quentin Ndjantou are the only absentees for PSG.
Predicted line-ups
Chelsea (4-2-3-1): Robert Sanchez, Malo Gusto, Jorrel Hato, Trevoh Chalobah, Marc Cucurella, Moises Caicedo, Enzo Fernandez, Cole Palmer, Alejandro Garnacho, Pedro Neto, Joao Pedro.
PSG (4-3-3): Matvey Safonov, Nuno Mendes, Willian Pacho, Marquinhos, Hakimi, Joao Neves, Vitinha, Warren Zaire-Emery, Bradley Barcola, Ousmane Dembele, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia.
Prediction
We predict a 2-2 draw.
Stats from whoscored.com & sofascore.com.
