Maccabi Tel Aviv
Slavisa Jokanovic will have a fully fit squad available for the reception of Chelsea.
Tal Ben Haim II and Tal Ben Haim are one booking away from a suspension
Chelsea
Thibaut Courtois and Falcao are still the only players unavailable for Chelsea as they travel to Maccabi Tel Aviv.
Jose Mourinho could make changes to the team with their match against Spurs in mind.
Kenedy could retain his place, but be moved up to his more familiar forward role.
Ramires could also come back into the team in place of either Nemanja Matic or Cesc Fabregas.
Match Facts
Maccabi Tel Aviv have been losing at both half time and full time in their last 4 matches in the Champions League (including qualifiers). Maccabi Tel Aviv lose/lose 1.95
Maccabi Tel Aviv have lost their last 4 matches in the Champions League (including qualifiers). Maccabi Tel Aviv lose 1.40
Maccabi Tel Aviv have conceded at least 2 goals in their last 4 matches in the Champions League (including qualifiers). Over 2.5 goals 1.80
Chelsea are undefeated in 11 of their last 12 matches in the Champions League (including qualifiers). Chelsea win or draw 1.07
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Prediction
Chelsea will need to win their next two matches to stand a chance of topping the group. They currently trail Porto by three points and will play them in their final group match, which could decide who finishes top.
Maccabi manager Slaviša Jokanovic was in the Chelsea line up the last time the Blues played in Israel back in 2001/02, which ended in a 2-0 defeat to Hapoel Tel-Aviv FC.
His side are currently rock bottom of the group with 0 points from their opening four matches. They've also only failed to score once and have conceded 11 in the process. Chelsea haven't been at their best this season, but they should still have enough to win here and gain more confidence going into their London derby with Spurs at the weekend.
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