Chelsea take on Borussia Dortmund tonight in their final pre-season friendly of the summer in Chicago.
The Blues are unbeaten under new manager Mauricio Pochettino thus far and even won the inaugural Premier League Summer Series at the weekend, raising optimism ahead of the new season.
While not too many definitive conclusions can be drawn from friendlies, it will at least please supporters that some elements of positivity are making their way back into the club.
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Dortmund recently beat Manchester United so are likely to offer a stern test before Pochettino plots his Premier League campaign, starting against Liverpool. Here’s everything you need to know about tonight’s game.
Date, kick-off time and venue
Chelsea vs Borussia Dortmund is scheduled for a 1.30am BST kick-off time tonight on Thursday August 3, 2023.
Soldier Field in Chicago will host the match.
Where to watch Chelsea vs Borussia Dortmund
TV channel: The game will be broadcast live and for free on Chelsea’s official website, plus subscription channel Viaplay Sports 1.
Live stream: The 5th Stand Chelsea app will offer a live stream to subscribers.
LIVE coverage: Follow the action with Standard Sport’s dedicated match blog, with Nizaar Kinsella providing expert analysis from the ground.
Chelsea vs Borussia Dortmund team news
Chelsea XI: Kepa; James, Silva, Colwill, Chilwell; Fernandez, Gallagher, Chukwuemeka; Nkunku, Jackson; Sterling
Subs: Slonina, Bergstrom, Chalobah, Humphreys, Cucurella, Gusto, Maatsen, Santos, Ugochukwu, Casadei, Angelo, Moreira, Hall, Mudryk
Borussia Dortmund XI: Meyer; Ryerson, Hummels, Sule, Bensebaini, Ozcan, Sabitzer, Males, Reus, Adeyemi, Moukoko
Subs: Kirsch, Nmecha, Haller, Hazard, Wolf, Brandt, Can, Pohlmann, Bueno, Papadopoulos, Bamba, Bueno, Blank.
Chelsea vs Borussia Dortmund prediction
While the Blues aren’t always totally convincing, confidence does appear to be returning. For that reason, Chelsea look favourites for another morale-boosting win tonight.
Chelsea to win 3-1.
Head to head (h2h) history and results
Chelsea wins: 1
Draws: 0
Borussia Dortmund wins: 1
