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 heavyweights 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.

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 West London side 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.

League One		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
2	Cardiff	39	23	8	8	73	41	32	73:41	77

Premier League		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
6	Chelsea	31	13	9	9	53	38	15	53:38	48

Confirmed Lineups

Cardiff confirmed lineup (4-1-4-1): Nathan Trott (GK), Perry Ng, Dylan Lawlor, Calum Chambers, Joel Bagan, Ryan Wintle, Cian Ashford, Joel Colwill, David Turnbull, Isaak Davies, Callum Robinson.

Chelsea confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Filip Joergensen (GK), Josh Acheampong, Tosin Adarabioyo, Benoit Badiashile, Jorrel Hato, Andrey Santos, Moises Caicedo, Tyrique George, Facundo Buonanotte, Jamie Gittens, Marc Guiu.

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

Cardiff Asian Hcp +1.75 @ -102 Bet Now

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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 +600 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

+320

First

+950

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

-105

Under 0.5

-164

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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

+170

First

+460

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

-263

Under 0.5

+143

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Cardiff vs Chelsea Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

Chelsea are the skinniest price to succeed in this EFL Cup clash, with the favourites afforded a 68% probability based on their -217 betting odds with the bookies. Cardiff City are trading at a bigger price than their opponents and the outsiders can be backed at +525.

There’s sometimes a case for betting on the Half-Time Result market, with Chelsea available at -119 and Cardiff at +430. The third option is the draw which is priced at +170.

The Over 2.5 option is currently favourite on the Total Goals betting market. BTTS Yes is available at -164 for anyone expecting Both Teams to Score.

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

+525

X

+375

2

-217

Half-Time Result

1

+430

X

+170

2

-119

Double Chance

1X

+163

12

-556

X2

-909

Draw No Bet

1

+340

2

-625

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp +1.25

-119

2 Hcp -1.25

-109

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+160

Over 2.5

-213

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-164

No

+120

Marc Guiu is priced at +370 when it comes to First Goalscorer which makes him the favourite, while he’s also available at odds of +130 to find the net anytime.

Marc Guiu (Chelsea)

First

+130

Anytime

+370

João Pedro (Chelsea)

First

+130

Anytime

+380

Cole Palmer (Chelsea)

First

+150

Anytime

+420

Estêvão Willian Gonçalves (Chelsea)

First

+160

Anytime

+440

Tyrique George (Chelsea)

First

+170

Anytime

+460

Enzo Fernández (Chelsea)

First

+200

Anytime

+650

Alejandro Garnacho (Chelsea)

First

+210

Anytime

+600

Facundo Buonanotte (Chelsea)

First

+210

Anytime

+600

Jamie Bynoe-Gittens (Chelsea)

First

+210

Anytime

+650

Pedro Neto (Chelsea)

First

+240

Anytime

+700

Yousef Salech (Cardiff)

First

+320

Anytime

+950

Callum Robinson (Cardiff)

First

+360

Anytime

+1100

Andrey Nascimento dos Santos (Chelsea)

First

+370

Anytime

+1100

Cian Ashford (Cardiff)

First

+450

Anytime

+1300

Isaak Davies (Cardiff)

First

+500

Anytime

+1300

Omari Kellyman (Cardiff)

First

+500

Anytime

+1400

Rubin Colwill (Cardiff)

First

+525

Anytime

+1600

Jorrel Hato (Chelsea)

First

+650

Anytime

+2000

Josh Acheampong (Chelsea)

First

+650

Anytime

+2000

Moisés Caicedo (Chelsea)

First

+650

Anytime

+2200

Marc Cucurella (Chelsea)

First

+700

Anytime

+1900

Tosin Adarabioyo (Chelsea)

First

+700

Anytime

+2000

Malo Gusto (Chelsea)

First

+700

Anytime

+2000

Wesley Fofana (Chelsea)

First

+700

Anytime

+2000

Reece James (Chelsea)

First

+700

Anytime

+2200

Benoît Badiashile (Chelsea)

First

+700

Anytime

+2200

Trevoh Chalobah (Chelsea)

First

+700

Anytime

+2200

Ollie Tanner (Cardiff)

First

+800

Anytime

+2200

Tyrique George (Chelsea)

Over 0.5

-263

Under 0.5

+143

Estêvão Willian Gonçalves (Chelsea)

Over 0.5

-250

Under 0.5

+133

Marc Guiu (Chelsea)

Over 0.5

-233

Under 0.5

+130

Jamie Bynoe-Gittens (Chelsea)

Over 0.5

-200

Under 0.5

+115

Facundo Buonanotte (Chelsea)

Over 0.5

-182

Under 0.5

+102

Enzo Fernández (Chelsea)

Over 0.5

-179

Under 0.5

+105

Alejandro Garnacho (Chelsea)

Over 0.5

-175

Under 0.5

-100

Pedro Neto (Chelsea)

Over 0.5

-152

Under 0.5

-115

Yousef Salech (Cardiff)

Over 0.5

-105

Under 0.5

-164

João Pedro (Chelsea)

Over 1.5

+120

Under 1.5

-217

Andrey Nascimento dos Santos (Chelsea)

Over 0.5

+128

Under 0.5

-233

Callum Robinson (Cardiff)

Over 0.5

+130

Under 0.5

-233

Cian Ashford (Cardiff)

Over 0.5

+140

Under 0.5

-263

Cole Palmer (Chelsea)

Over 1.5

+150

Under 1.5

-278

Isaak Davies (Cardiff)

Over 0.5

+165

Under 0.5

-313

Omari Kellyman (Cardiff)

Over 0.5

+170

Under 0.5

-333

Rubin Colwill (Cardiff)

Over 0.5

+230

Under 0.5

-500

Marc Cucurella (Chelsea)

Over 0.5

+260

Under 0.5

-588

Reece James (Chelsea)

Over 0.5

+270

Under 0.5

-625

Jorrel Hato (Chelsea)

Over 0.5

+280

Under 0.5

-667

Josh Acheampong (Chelsea)

Over 0.5

+280

Under 0.5

-714

Moisés Caicedo (Chelsea)

Over 0.5

+280

Under 0.5

-667

Tosin Adarabioyo (Chelsea)

Over 0.5

+280

Under 0.5

-667

Wesley Fofana (Chelsea)

Over 0.5

+280

Under 0.5

-667

Benoît Badiashile (Chelsea)

Over 0.5

+280

Under 0.5

-667

Ollie Tanner (Cardiff)

Over 0.5

+280

Under 0.5

-667

Malo Gusto (Chelsea)

Over 0.5

+290

Under 0.5

-714

Trevoh Chalobah (Chelsea)

Over 0.5

+290

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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