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Cardiff vs Chelsea prediction, preview, free betting tips and odds for Carabao Cup tie
CHELSEA head to League One leaders Cardiff on Tuesday with a spot in the Carabao Cup semi finals up for grabs.
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Cardiff City vs Chelsea betting preview
The draw continues to be kind for Chelsea in this competition.
The Blues arrive in the last-8 tie having already beaten one high-flying side from the third tier already, while also being handed an all-Premier League tie but even that was at hapless Wolves.
Chelsea ended a four-game winless run on Saturday at home to Everton, who did have plenty of chances themselves before Enzo Maresca’s men saw the game out comfortably enough in the second period.
This game gives him the chance to rotate one or two players ahead of a hectic schedule, with Newcastle, Aston Villa, Bournemouth and Man City to come in the next couple of weeks.
But Cardiff themselves should arrive full of confidence after a strong start to their League One campaign.
The Bluebirds top the third tier and sit four points clear of Bradford and six ahead of Lincoln, who were only beaten 2-1 when Chelsea visited earlier in this competition.
A 99th minute winner kept their league winning run going at the weekend when beating Doncaster 4-3 in a superb contest and their home form is now five wins and one defeat in their last six.
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Cardiff vs Chelsea predictions
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Chelsea should win this, obviously.
But with home support behind them and in form themselves, Cardiff will fancy their chances regardless of the side Chelsea put out.
Changes are expected for the visitors, with Jamie Bynoe-Gittens poised to start having scored in the previous round and given some minutes off the bench at the weekend.
While Yousef Salech tops the scoring charts in League One and will pose a threat for the Chelsea back line.
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