Cardiff City welcome Chelsea to the Cardiff City Stadium on Tuesday night with a place in the Carabao Cup semi-finals at stake. The Bluebirds arrive in strong form and will look to make life uncomfortable for Premier League opposition under the lights.
Cardiff City +1.5 – Cardiff’s recent form and home advantage suggest they can keep this competitive against a Chelsea side expected to rotate.
Both teams to score – Chelsea’s defensive record in the EFL Cup, combined with Cardiff’s attacking confidence, points towards goals at both ends.
Chelsea to qualify – The visitors’ depth and experience in knockout football should see them progress, even if the tie is not straightforward.
Cardiff have already knocked out top-flight opponents in this competition and are riding a wave of momentum domestically. Chelsea, meanwhile, travel to Wales after ending a four-match winless run in all competitions with a 2–0 victory over Everton.
Chelsea edged past Wolves in a chaotic 4–3 win last time out in the competition and followed that up with a more controlled league victory over Everton at Stamford Bridge.
Cardiff continued their impressive run with a dramatic 4–3 win over Doncaster Rovers at the weekend and now sit top of League One, having won three straight matches.
What are the best bets for Cardiff City vs Chelsea?
Cardiff City +1.5
Cardiff have been competitive throughout their EFL Cup run and arrive on the back of six wins in their last seven matches across all competitions.
Both teams to score
Chelsea have looked shaky defensively in this competition, conceding three goals away at Wolves in the previous round. Cardiff have scored in every EFL Cup match so far.
Chelsea to qualify
Despite likely changes, Chelsea still possess greater depth and quality across the pitch. Enzo Maresca can also turn to senior players if required.
Where can I watch Cardiff City vs Chelsea?
| UK | Sky Sports / Sky Go | 20:00 GMT |
| US | ESPN+ | 15:00 ET |
What is Cardiff City’s current form?
W-W-L-W-W-W
What is Chelsea’s current form?
W-D-L-D-L-W
What were the results of the last five meetings between Cardiff City and Chelsea?
02/02/19 – Cardiff City 1–2 Chelsea
14/09/18 – Chelsea 4–1 Cardiff City
11/02/14 – Cardiff City 1–2 Chelsea
21/12/13 – Chelsea 2–1 Cardiff City
22/10/86 – Cardiff City 3–0 Chelsea
What is Cardiff City’s predicted team?
Trott – Ng, Fish, Chambers, Bagan – Wintle, Robertson, Turnbull – Ashford, Salech, J. Colwill
Injured: Rubin Colwill, Gabriel Osho, Ollie Tanner
Ineligible: Omari Kellyman
What is Chelsea’s predicted team?
Jorgensen – Acheampong, Adarabioyo, Badiashile, Hato – Caicedo, Santos – Estevao, Buonanotte, Gittens – George
Injured: Delap, Essugo, Lavia, Mudryk, Colwill
Suspended: Cucurella
Cup-tied: Guiu
