Cardiff vs Chelsea Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 16 Dec 2025

EFL Cup Betting Preview: Cardiff vs Chelsea

League One outfit Cardiff host Premier League team Chelsea at Cardiff City Stadium, with kick-off set for 15:00 on Tuesday 16 December.

We’re sweet on Cardiff +1.75 at odds of -102 when it comes to their clash against Chelsea, with half our Asian Handicap stake going on +1.5 and the other half going on +2.0. The hosts should perform well.

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Cardiff City got the victory in their last game. This was in the form of a 4-3 League One home scoreline against Doncaster Rovers at Cardiff City Stadium.

Chelsea claimed a 2-0 Premier League home victory over Everton at Stamford Bridge in their previous game. The Blues enjoyed 58% possession and managed five shots on goal, while Cole Palmer and Malo Gusto found the net.

In their most recent EFL Cup engagements, Cardiff won 2-1 away to Wrexham, while Chelsea triumphed 4-3 when visiting Wolverhampton Wanderers.

Head-to-Head Statistics

It was a 2-1 Premier League away victory for Chelsea at Cardiff City Stadium when last facing Cardiff.

Cardiff vs Chelsea Prediction & Betting Tips

This Cardiff vs Chelsea betting guide features sharp analysis across major markets, including a match prediction, correct score bet, valuable player prop picks and a strategic bet builder.

Match Prediction

Cardiff can push their opponents close and we’re happy to side with the underdogs at +1.75 on the Asian Handicap. We’re expecting them to put on a decent showing for this EFL Cup clash at odds of -102.

Our football predictions are always well-researched and it starts with a combination of team news and form guide. Once we have a clear idea of what might happen, we match up the latest EFL Cup data.

Key Cardiff vs Chelsea EFL Cup & league stats:

• The +1.75 line has been covered by Cardiff in 6 consecutive games at home.
• The +1.75 line has been covered by Cardiff in 11 of their last 12 games at home.
• The +1.75 line has been covered by Cardiff in 9 of their last 10 games.
• The -1.75 line hasn’t been covered by Chelsea in 17 of their last 20 games on the road.
• The -1.75 line hasn’t been covered by Chelsea in 4 of their last 5 games on the road.
• The -1.75 line hasn’t been covered by Chelsea in 2 consecutive games on the road.

The best bookies are estimating that there is a 50.5% likelihood of this pick landing a return. Our experts think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be closer to 60%. This bet can therefore be backed with confidence.

If you’re looking to move the line, then you have a dual option of either buying or selling goals. It’s a case of assuming a position based on your view and attitude to risk.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Cardiff 1 - 2 Chelsea

We’re taking a chance on Chelsea to achieve a 2-1 winning scoreline. Odds of +650 means we can place a smaller stake and still achieve a nice return.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Yousef Salech Over 0.5 Shots On Target +125

Yousef Salech (Cardiff) has racked up one or more shots on goal in one of his past ten games. We are in favour of betting the +125 that he is able to cover the line, with this Shots on Target wager looking like it might yield dividends.

Latest Yousef Salech Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+430

First

+1200

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

+125

Under 0.5

-222

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Tyrique George to Score +160

Tyrique George (Chelsea) has been on the scoresheet in back-to-back games on the road. Based on the numbers, we are looking to bet the +160 for him to find the net on the Anytime Goalscorer market.

Latest Tyrique George Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+160

First

+420

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

-263

Under 0.5

+140

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Cardiff vs Chelsea Odds

The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

The latest betting odds suggest that Chelsea are convincing -455 favourites to claim a victory and that means a 82% probability of coming out on top in this EFL Cup encounter. For those wanting to back Cardiff City, you will find +1200 about the outsider.

There’s sometimes a case for betting on the Half-Time Result market, with Chelsea available at -179 and Cardiff at +750. The third option is the draw which is priced at +195.

The Over 2.5 option is currently favourite on the Total Goals betting market. An alternative approach is playing the BTTS market and going for the -152 about Both Teams to Score No.

The best football betting sites provide bettors with an abundance of options. For every EFL Cup game, you’re able to select from hundreds of markets and make the best choice.

Full-Time Result

1

+1200

X

+550

2

-455

Half-Time Result

1

+750

X

+195

2

-179

Double Chance

1X

+310

12

-1000

X2

-5000

Draw No Bet

1

+750

2

-2000

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp +1.75

-102

2 Hcp -1.75

-128

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+145

Over 2.5

-192

Both Teams to Score

Yes

+110

No

-152

João Pedro is priced at +330 when it comes to First Goalscorer which makes him the favourite, while he’s also available at odds of +110 to find the net anytime.

João Pedro (Chelsea)

First

+110

Anytime

+330

Cole Palmer (Chelsea)

First

+135

Anytime

+410

Estêvão Willian Gonçalves (Chelsea)

First

+140

Anytime

+400

Tyrique George (Chelsea)

First

+160

Anytime

+420

Enzo Fernández (Chelsea)

First

+175

Anytime

+550

Marc Guiu (Chelsea)

First

+180

Anytime

+500

Alejandro Garnacho (Chelsea)

First

+200

Anytime

+575

Pedro Neto (Chelsea)

First

+210

Anytime

+600

Facundo Buonanotte (Chelsea)

First

+250

Anytime

+650

Jamie Bynoe-Gittens (Chelsea)

First

+250

Anytime

+700

Andrey Nascimento dos Santos (Chelsea)

First

+360

Anytime

+1000

Yousef Salech (Cardiff)

First

+430

Anytime

+1200

Callum Robinson (Cardiff)

First

+575

Anytime

+1700

Omari Kellyman (Cardiff)

First

+600

Anytime

+1700

Reece James (Chelsea)

First

+600

Anytime

+1800

Benoît Badiashile (Chelsea)

First

+650

Anytime

+1800

Moisés Caicedo (Chelsea)

First

+650

Anytime

+1900

Malo Gusto (Chelsea)

First

+650

Anytime

+1900

Josh Acheampong (Chelsea)

First

+650

Anytime

+1900

Trevoh Chalobah (Chelsea)

First

+650

Anytime

+1900

Marc Cucurella (Chelsea)

First

+650

Anytime

+1900

Jorrel Hato (Chelsea)

First

+650

Anytime

+1900

Tosin Adarabioyo (Chelsea)

First

+650

Anytime

+1900

Wesley Fofana (Chelsea)

First

+650

Anytime

+1900

Cian Ashford (Cardiff)

First

+650

Anytime

+2000

Cole Palmer (Chelsea)

Over 0.5

-270

Under 0.5

+145

Tyrique George (Chelsea)

Over 0.5

-263

Under 0.5

+140

Estêvão Willian Gonçalves (Chelsea)

Over 0.5

-244

Under 0.5

+135

Enzo Fernández (Chelsea)

Over 0.5

-179

Under 0.5

+102

Marc Guiu (Chelsea)

Over 0.5

-179

Under 0.5

+102

Alejandro Garnacho (Chelsea)

Over 0.5

-161

Under 0.5

-108

Pedro Neto (Chelsea)

Over 0.5

-149

Under 0.5

-118

Facundo Buonanotte (Chelsea)

Over 0.5

-118

Under 0.5

-147

Jamie Bynoe-Gittens (Chelsea)

Over 0.5

-115

Under 0.5

-152

João Pedro (Chelsea)

Over 1.5

+117

Under 1.5

-208

Yousef Salech (Cardiff)

Over 0.5

+125

Under 0.5

-222

Andrey Nascimento dos Santos (Chelsea)

Over 0.5

+140

Under 0.5

-263

Callum Robinson (Cardiff)

Over 0.5

+185

Under 0.5

-370

Cian Ashford (Cardiff)

Over 0.5

+195

Under 0.5

-400

Omari Kellyman (Cardiff)

Over 0.5

+200

Under 0.5

-400

Reece James (Chelsea)

Over 0.5

+270

Under 0.5

-625

Marc Cucurella (Chelsea)

Over 0.5

+270

Under 0.5

-667

Trevoh Chalobah (Chelsea)

Over 0.5

+280

Under 0.5

-714

Latest EFL Cup and domestic league stats. Full Time Result, Goals, Corners and Possession.

Cardiff Stats

Chelsea Stats

Full-Time Result

• 8 wins and 2 defeats in the previous 10 matches
• 8 wins and 2 defeats in the previous 10 home matches

Full-Time Result

• 6 wins, 2 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
• 6 wins, 2 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 away matches

Goals

• An average of 2.30 goals scored and 1.50 conceded in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 2.70 goals scored and 1.30 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
• An average of 3.80 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 4.00 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
• BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 10 matches
• BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 home matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 8 of the previous 10 matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 9 of the previous 10 home matches

Goals

• An average of 1.80 goals scored and 0.90 conceded in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 2.10 goals scored and 1.20 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
• An average of 2.70 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 3.30 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
• BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 matches
• BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 away matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 away matches

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