Our prediction for this EFL Cup match:
Chelsea
Match Time & Date:
24/09/2024
20:45
Prediction: 3-0
Barrow
Chelsea and Barrow face each other at Stamford Bridge in a David-vs-Goliath clash. The Blues aim to build on a routine 3-0 win over West Ham United and there is every chance boss Enzo Maresca will shuffle his pack. All Pedro Neto, Joao Felix, and Christopher Nkunku are pushing for a start, while the likes of Malo Gusto, Reece James, Armando Broja, and Romeo Lavia remain on the sidelines.
The Bluebirds, on the other hand, aim to build on back-to-back wins over Grimsby Town and Newport County, but they will have a much bigger fish to fry against Chelsea, who have big ambitions for the 2024/2025 EFL Cup campaign. Even though there are no fresh injury worries in the away team, anything but a routine home win would be a big surprise. Barrow head coach Stephen Clemence is likely to stick to the 4-2-3-1 formation.
Highlighted Team (Chelsea):
Over the years Chelsea have established themselves as one of the dominant forces in the English Premier League. Roberto Di Matteo helped the team win their first ever Champions League trophy (2011/2012), but it has to be noted that they were more than fortunate to beat Bayern Munich in the title game.
Chelsea have been playing at Stamford Bridge since 1876 and they are a real force to be reckoned with at home. The Blues have won seven FA Cups, five League Cups, two UEFA Cup Winners’ Cups and the UEFA Europa League. Rafael Benitez was in charge of the team that faced Benfica in the 2012/2013 Europa League final, with Branislav Ivanovic scoring the winner for the Blues in the title clash.
After lifting the 2014/2015 Premier League trophy, the Blues largely struggled in the next campaign, which saw Jose Mourinho’s second spell with the club come to an end, and Antoine Conte went over to take the reigns for the 2016/2017 season.
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