Chelsea are looking to overturn a 1-0 deficit in the EFL Cup semi-final second leg against Middlesbrough and in preparation, we have created a list of our best tips, predictions & odds. Find out more below!
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Tue, 23 Jan 2024 , 20:00 GMT • Stamford Bridge • EFL Cup (semi-final 2nd leg)
Chelsea vs Middlesbrough Preview and Prediction
The Blues suffered a shock defeat in the opening leg of this EFL Cup semi-final, as Hayden Hackney secured a 1-0 victory for Middlesbrough at the Riverside Stadium.
Mauricio Pochettino’s side had looked to be improving prior to this defeat, winning three straight matches and also picked up three points in their most recent league fixture against Fulham.
Sitting ninth in the league and 12 points off the top four, Chelsea’s main chance of success this season could come in the EFL Cup – making this match crucial.
Their opponents will take great confidence from the first leg, but Michael Carrick’s side are coming off a disappointing draw with Rotherham in the Championship.
Boro are currently 11th in the table and are just three points off the play-off positions, as they look to return to England’s top-flight for the first time since 2016/17.
With this in mind, we expect the Premier League side to impose their clear superior quality and overturn the 1-0 deficit – making it to the EFL Cup final.
Prediction: Chelsea 3-1 Middlesbrough
Chelsea vs Middlesbrough Tips
- Cole Palmer To Score @ 7/5
- Both Teams To Score @ 10/11
- Combined Odds @ 3/1
Chelsea vs Middlesbrough Tip One: Cole Palmer To Score @ 7/5
The England international has been one of the standout players this season, contributing to 13 goals in 17 league appearances (9G+4A).
Scoring in Chelsea’s 1-0 win over Fulham most recently, Palmer will be full of confidence, despite missing a host of chances in the opening leg against Boro.
After evaluation, we believe the former Manchester City player will be pivotal for Chelsea on Tuesday evening and at 7/5, is a great option to score.
Chelsea vs Middlesbrough Tip Two: Both Teams To Score @ 10/11
Middlesbrough stunned football fans across the country with their 1-0 win over Chelsea last time out and Michael Carrick’s side have seen both teams score in four of the last six (all competitions).
Four of Chelsea’s last seven matches have also fulfilled the criteria for both teams to score, as Mauricio Pochettino’s men continue to show defensive weaknesses.
With that said, we expect this match to be full of chances for either side and the inclusion of both teams to score at 10/11 is too enticing to ignore.
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