Chelsea vs Southampton Betting Tips & Predictions | Match Previews

26^th October – 20:45, Stamford Bridge, London

Chelsea will meet Southampton in the EFL Cup fourth round on Tuesday evening. The hosts are looking forward to keeping up where they left off, while the away side will try to make an upset and stay in the competition.

Chelsea vs Southampton Match Preview & Team News

The home side was brilliant last weekend, as they trashed Norwich City 7:0 in the Premier League 9^th round. Thomas Tuchel’s side secured a comfortable 3:0 lead before halftime, while they kept the same tempo until the end of the match. That victory keep them on the top of the table, being one point ahead of Liverpool. Chelsea celebrated seven times in the English top-flight and are among the major title contenders this season. The Blues have been almost unbeatable in defense, as they have conceded only three goals so far. On the other hand, Mason Mount and the lads have been pretty productive in front of the oppositions’ net, scoring 23 goals this season. They want to challenge all trophies, and Chelsea will search for another victory.

Southampton managed to escape from the relegation zone thanks to picking up four points in the previous two rounds. They booked their first win in the season in mid-October, and the visitors are now four points ahead of the red line. However, Ralph Hasenhuttl’s side needs to do better to get away from danger. Adam Armstrong and the lads have trouble converting their chances into goals, while their defense hasn’t been too bad. Southampton managed to get back home undefeated just twice this season, and they will have a very tough task at Stamford Bridge. The visitors have already successfully passed two EFL Cup steps, eliminating Newport County and Sheffield United.

Full-Time Winner Odds & Prediction

Although Chelsea will very likely field a mixed lineup, they are still favorites in this clash. The Blues want to keep their confidence high while providing a chance for rotation players to show their capabilities. Therefore, we believe the hosts will meet the expectations and progress to the quarter-finals.

Goals Market Prediction

Chelsea has been very disciplined in the back, but we see a big value on the BTTS Yes market. Southampton scored at least once in the previous five encounters against the Blues, and they could extend that streak. Therefore, we don’t think either side will keep the clean sheet