Cardiff vs Chelsea Predictions, Betting Tips and Match Previews

20:00
Today
Cardiff City Stadium

Cardiff

Chelsea

Sky Sports Main Event

Chelsea and Both Teams To Score

Reason for tip

Chelsea have conceded four goals across the previous two rounds, seeing off Lincoln 2-1 and Wolves 4-3. Cardiff have won their last five League One games, scoring 14 times, so back them to get on the scoresheet in a loss to Premier League opposition.

21/10odds when tipped

Bookie
Bet Tip
Sign Up

£30.00

BET HERE

Chelsea 3-2

Reason for tip

Chelsea’s second-string haven’t got the greatest record at maintaining leads, as seen in their struggles against Wolves in the last round. Cardiff have been in excellent scoring form and they can push the Blues in a thrilling contest.

28/1odds when tipped

Bookie
Bet Tip
Sign Up

£290.00

BET HERE

Tyrique George To Score Anytime

Reason for tip

George has scored in both of Chelsea’s previous two ties in this competition, while he also found the net against Ajax in the Champions League. He should prove too strong for League One opposition, so back him for a goal.

13/8odds when tipped

Bookie
Bet Tip
Sign Up

£27.50

BET HERE

Tyrique George to score anytime

Jamie Gittens to make an assist

Gittens made two assists in a start at Wolves in the last round, while he teed up goals at Burnley and Leeds in recent trips. He should create chances against League One opposition, so back him for another assist.

Facundo Buonanotte to be carded

Buonanotte already has one booking despite limited minutes for Chelsea this term, while he’s made six fouls across his two EFL Cup appearances. The midfielder was cautioned eight times for Leicester last term and seven for Brighton in 2023/24, so he’s a big price for a booking given his high-foul rate.

Over 4.5 cards

Chelsea were booked four times in their win over Lincoln, with the League One side being booked three times. The Blues were shown six bookings in their win at Wolves, while drawing three. Their inexperienced second-string lacks discipline, while the atmosphere should contribute to a night with plenty of cards.

166/1odds when tipped

Chelsea have conceded four times across their first two EFL Cup ties
Cardiff have scored 14 goals in their last nine matches, winning all five
Enzo Maresca should switch to his second string side, who tend to be defensively vulnerable

Rotated Chelsea should be vulnerable

Chelsea returned to winning ways on Saturday with a 2-0 victory over Everton, but Enzo Maresca should ring the changes for Tuesday’s Carabao Cup tie.

The Italian has made wholesale changes for Chelsea’s previous two rounds, which saw them beat Lincoln 2-1 and Wolves 4-3. Maresca’s changes have frequently disrupted the Blues’ rhythm, but he has little option but to make changes after their busy summer.

Opponents Cardiff sit top of League One, and they head into Tuesday’s tie having won five games on the spin. Brian Barry-Murphy’s side can view this as a free hit of sorts, while a return of 14 goals in five games suggests they can threaten Chelsea.

The Blues’ second-string have looked defensively vulnerable over the past 18 months, so an away win and both teams to score appeals. Tyrique George should get another chance to impress, having scored in both previous rounds and in their Champions League win over Ajax, so he’s backed to find the net.