UEFA Champions League holders Chelsea will continue their title defense with a group game against Malmo on Wednesday evening at Stamford Bridge.The Blues are second in Group H with three points from two matches played. They have won one game and lost one, with the bitter loss coming against Juventus in the last European matchday.Chelsea are coming off a gritty 1-0 win against Brentford and will be looking to make it a hat-trick of wins when they take on the Swedish outfit at home.Malmo, meanwhile, secured a comfortable 3-0 win over Ostersund in the league at the weekend. They are bottom of their UEFA Champions League group with two losses and will want to leave Stamford Bridge with at least a point.Chelsea vs Malmo Head-to-HeadChelsea and Malmo have only played two games against each other so far, both of which were won by Chelsea. In the last meeting between the two sides, the Blues inflicted a 3-0 loss upon Malmo.Chelsea form (all competitions): W-L-L-W-WMalmo form (all competitions): W-L-L-W-WChelsea vs Malmo Team NewsChelsea Antonio Rudiger is set to miss out with a back problem, but Thomas Tuchel's side will be boosted by Brazilian veteran Thiago Silva's return. Christian Pulisic remains on the sidelines with an ankle problem, while Hakim Ziyech is a doubt due to illness.Injured: Antonio Rudiger, Christian PulisicDoubtful: Hakim ZiyechSuspended: NoneChelsea FC@ChelseaFCOn the horizon. 👀#UCL12:51 PM · Oct 19, 202113827997On the horizon. 👀#UCL https://t.co/7mBwYOpqp9Malmo Anel Ahmedhodzic won't feature against Chelsea as he is serving a suspension. The trio of Oscar Lewicki, Jonas Knudsen and Ola Toivonen are suffering from knee injuries, while Felix Beijmo has been sidelined with a collarbone issue.Injured: Oscar Lewicki, Jonas Knudsen, Felix Beijmo, Ola ToivonenDoubtful: NoneSuspended: Anel AhmedhodzicChelsea vs Malmo Predicted XIChelsea Predicted XI (3-4-3): Edouard Mendy; Thiago Silva, Trevoh Chalobah, Andreas Christensen; Cesar Azpilicueta, Marcos Alonso, N'Golo Kante, Jorginho; Mason Mount, Timo Werner, Romelu LukakuMalmö FF@Malmo_FFRasmus Bengtsson gästar Övertid med Henrik och Behrang och gamla minnen väcks till liv.7:30 AM · Oct 18, 2021494Rasmus Bengtsson gästar Övertid med Henrik och Behrang och gamla minnen väcks till liv.Malmo Predicted XI (3-5-2): Johan Dahlin; Moisander, Lasse Nielsen, Martin Olsson; Jo Inge Berget, Anders Christiansen, Sebastian Nanasi, Erdal Rakip, Bonke Innocent; Viljeko Birmacevic, Antonio ColakChelsea vs Malmo PredictionDespite their recent offensive struggles, Chelsea possess enough firepower to take care of business against a poor Malmo side. The Swedes are unlikely to progress from the group and it could be a long night for them against a well-drilled Chelsea outfit.We predict that Chelsea will beat Malmo comfortably.Prediction: Chelsea 3-0 Malmo