Chelsea will entertain RB Salzburg at Stamford Bridge in the UEFA Champions League on Wednesday.The hosts suffered a 1-0 defeat in their campaign opener against Dinamo Zagreb, with Mislav Orsic scoring the only goal in the 13th minute. Salzburg, meanwhile, produced a solid display in their first game of the competition, playing out a 1-1 draw against Italian giants AC Milan.Chelsea's Premier League clash against Fulham was postponed due to the demise of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, and they head into this game with a week's rest. They will look to start off life under new manager Graham Potter with a win.Salzburg, meanwhole, recorded a 3-0 win over Ried in their Austrian Bundesliga on Saturday and will loo to continue that momentum.UEFA Champions League@ChampionsLeagueWe go again #UCL3217332We go again 😀#UCLChelsea vs RB Salzburg Head-to-HeadThis will be the first competitive meeting between the two teams, but they met in a friendly game in 2019, which the Blues won 5-3.Chelsea form guide (all competitions): L-W-L-W-LRB Salzburg form guide (all competitions): W-D-W-W-WChelsea vs RB Salzburg Team NewsChelsea N'Golo Kante is a key absentee, having picked up a thigh injury in the Premier League game against Tottenham Hotspur last month. Edouard Mendy has a knee issue and will need to undergo a late fitness test, having missed out on the opener in Zagreb.Chelsea FC@ChelseaFCOur Champions League fixture against RB Salzburg on Wednesday night will go ahead as planned. 145951525Our Champions League fixture against RB Salzburg on Wednesday night will go ahead as planned. ⤵️Injured: N'Golo KanteDoubtful: Edouard MendySuspended: NoneUnavailable: NoneRB SalzburgDie Roten Bullen have some significant absentees. Maximilian Wöber and Oumar Solet are sidelined with a groin and hamstring injury repectively. Luka Sucic is struggling with a groin injury, while Samson Tijani and Bryan Okoh are long-term absentees and have been left out of the squad for the group stage. Kamil Piatkowski has not played yet this season because of an injury.Injured: Luka Sucic, Kamil Piatkowski, Maximilian Wober, Oumar SoletDoubtful: Sekou KeitaSuspended: NoneUnavailable: Samson Tijani, Bryan OkohChelsea vs RB Salzburg Predicted XIsChelsea (3-4-3): Kepa Arrizabalaga; Kalidou Koulibaly, Wesley Fofana, César Azpilicueta; Ben Chilwell, Reece James, Mateo Kovacic, Mason Mount; Hakim Ziyech, Kai Havertz, Raheem SterlingRB Salzburg (4-3-3): Philipp Kohn; Andreas Ulmer, Bernardo, Strahinja Pavlovic, Amar Dedic; Nicolas Seiwald, Maurits Kjaergaard, Nicolas Capaldo; Noah Okafor, Benjamin Sesko, FernandoUp to $250 Deposit Match at BetRivers/SugarHouseChelsea vs RB Salzburg PredictionThe hosts will be playing their first game under new bnss Graham Potter and might be a bit rusty. They have had a few more days than their Austrian rivals to prepare for the game and will count on their home advantage.Salzburg have a few significant absentees and will sorely miss defender Oumar Solet, who was injured against AC Milan. Chelsea should be able to make the most of Salzburg's injury crisis and take a win.Prediction: Chelsea 2-1 RB Salzburg