Kick-off on 12.12.24 17:30.

In the fifth round of the UEFA Europa Conference League group stage, a match between Astana and Chelsea will take place at the Central Stadium in Almaty. The hosts are in twenty-third place (four points), while the visitors top the table, having not dropped a single point so far. Over eleven years of participation in international competitions, the Yellow and Blues have hosted only one English team. In the 2019/20 Europa League group stage, they defeated Manchester United 2-1. For the Pensioners, this will be their first-ever game in Kazakhstan. It will also mark the club's longest trip in European tournaments. The previous record was set during the 2017/18 Champions League when the Premier League giant traveled to Azerbaijan to face Qarabag.

The MEGOGO media service will broadcast the Astana vs. Chelsea match live on December 12, 2024.

The hosts have scored just two goals in the group stage. Only the Finnish side HJK has scored less at this stage. All of Astana's points were earned in Almaty. In the first round, the country's vice-champions defeated Serbian team Bačka Topola, despite the visitors creating numerous chances and taking twenty-six shots, 1-0. The team coached by Babayan also drew with Vitória Guimarães, losing their lead in the eighty-ninth minute, 1-1. Away from home, the Yellow and Blues suffered defeats against New Saints in Shrewsbury, 0-2, and Pafos in Limassol, 0-1.

Chelsea have scored the most goals at this stage (eighteen). On the road, the Pensioners defeated Panathinaikos 4-1 and Heidenheim 2-0. At home, the London side beat Gent 4-2 and crushed Noah 8-0. Christopher Nkunku and Mykhailo Mudryk have each contributed six goal involvements, while João Félix has netted four times. This season, the Maresca-led side has lost only once in the Conference League, in the qualifying round second leg against Servette in Geneva, 1-2.

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