Both aiming to preserve their perfect records in Europe, Heidenheim and Chelsea are set to face off at Voith-Arena in a Conference League showdown on Thursday.
Heidenheim enter the match on the back of a heavy defeat against the reigning Bundesliga champions, while the Blues are riding high, enjoying a strong start to their Premier League campaign under their progressive management.
Frank Schmidt’s side has been in impressive form so far, winning all three of their Conference league phase matches this season. In their most recent Conference League outing, they secured a 1-0 victory against Hearts.
Chelsea, on the other hand, are enjoying a four-game unbeaten streak across all competitions. Their latest victory, a 2-1 win over Leicester City, propelled them to third place in the Premier League standings.
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.
FC Heidenheim vs. Chelsea live stream, TV channel
Here’s how to watch this Conference League match in the U.S.:
TV channel: —
Live stream: Paramount+
In the United States, this game is not available for live TV broadcast. Streaming options are available on Paramount+, which is currently offering 7-day FREE trial.
What time does FC Heidenheim vs. Chelsea kick off?
This Conference League clash takes place at the Voith-Arena in Heidenheim, Germany and kicks off on Thursday, November 28 at 6:45 p.m. local time.
Here’s how that time translates across the U.S.:
| Date | Kickoff time | |
| Eastern Time | Thu, Nov. 28 | 12:45 p.m. |
| Central Time | Thu, Nov. 28 | 11:45 a.m. |
| Mountain Time | Thu, Nov. 28 | 10:45 a.m. |
| Pacific Time | Thu, Nov. 28 | 9:45 a.m. |
FC Heidenheim vs. Chelsea predicted lineups, team news
Heidenheim faced a disappointing setback during their weekend loss to Bayer Leverkusen, as their top scorer, Marvin Pieringer, has been ruled out until early February due to an Achilles tendon injury.
Luka Jens is yet to play a competitive match this season due to a shoulder injury. Adding to their woes, Heidenheim is also without several other key players including midfielders Thomas Leon Keller (Groin injury) and Julian Niehues (Ligament injury).
Heidenheim predicted XI (4-3-1-2, right to left): Muller (GK) — Traore, Mainka, Gimber, Fohrenbach — Maloney, Schoppner, Beck — Dorsch — Wanner, Conteh
Injured: Busch, Niehues, Pieringer, Jens
Suspended: None
Chelsea captain Reece James suffered another hamstring injury prior to the Leicester game and is likely to be unavailable for this game. Malo Gusto is likely to return after missing the last game against Leicester due to illness.
Pedro Neto could also return, while Levi Colwill is likely to undergo a fitness test before traveling to Germany. Chelsea can make some changes for their next match, resulting in the likes of Tosin Adarabioyo, Axel Disasi, and Renato Veiga getting a chance.
Feyenoord predicted XI (4-3-3, right to left): Wellenreuther (GK) — Nieuwkoop, Trauner, Hancko, Smal — Hwang, Zerrouki, Milambo — Moussa, Carranza, Paixao.
Injured: James, Colwill (doubtful)
Suspended: None
FC Heidenheim vs. Chelsea Prediction
Heidenheim is gearing up to host one of Europe’s biggest clubs at the Voith-Arena on Thursday night. Chelsea has been in impressive form lately, but both teams are yet to lose a match in the tournament.
Even though Maresca is expected to field a second-string lineup, the excitement among FCH fans remains high. While a heavy defeat might seem likely, their enthusiasm won’t be dampened.
- Prediction: Chelsea 3-1 Heidenheim
Europa Conference League fixture schedule this week
All times ET
Wednesday, November 27
- Istanbul Basaksehir vs. Petrocub-Hincesti (10:30 a.m.)
Thursday, November 28
- Astana vs. Vitoria de Guimaraes (10:30 a.m.)
- FC Heidenheim vs. Chelsea (12:45 p.m.)
- Borac vs. Linz ASK (12:45 p.m.)
- Cercle Brugge vs. Hearts (12:45 p.m.)
- Dinamo Minsk vs. FC Copenhagen (12:45 p.m.)
- Molde vs. Apoel Nicosia (12:45 p.m.)
- NK Celje vs. Jagiellonia Bialystok (12:45 p.m.)
- Noah vs. Vikingur Reykjavik (12:45 p.m.)
- Panathinaikos vs. HJK Helsinki (12:45 p.m.)
- St Gallen vs. Backa Topola (12:45 p.m.)
- The New Saints vs. Djurgardens IF (12:45 p.m.)
- FC Lugano vs. AA Gent (3:00 p.m.)
- Fiorentina vs. Pafos (3:00 p.m.)
- Mladý Boleslav vs. Real Betis (3:00 p.m.)
- Olimpija Ljubljana vs. Larne (3:00 p.m.)
- Omonia Nicosia vs. Legia Warsaw (3:00 p.m.)
- SK Rapid Wien vs. Shamrock Rovers (3:00 p.m.)
