Luton – Chelsea : Preview & Prediction
Chelsea, who lost to Liverpool in the EFL Cup (0-0, 10-11), will be keen to make up for their defeat in the last 16 at Luton. The Blues, who beat the Championship club 3-1 in the FA Cup at Stamford Bridge last season, will have to go to Kenilworth Road this time to qualify. The London club won the Club World Cup on 12 February last year and had two wins over Crystal Palace (1-0) and Lille (2-0) in the first leg of the Champions League before falling to the Reds this weekend. The Blues, who qualified against Chesterfield (5-1) and Plymouth (2-1 aft), should take out Luton to advance to the last eight. Luton Town are playing for promotion to the Premier League and Jones’ side have dropped from 9th to 6th place (the last place to play in the Accession Play-Offs). Cameron Jerome’s teammates have just won West Bromwich (2-0), Stoke City (2-1) away and Derby (1-0) at home this weekend. Luton were no slouches in the FA Cup, beating Harrogate 4-0 at home and Cambridge United 3-0 away. Despite their excellent form, Luton could go down with honours against one of the Premier League’s top teams.
Chelsea have won 6 of the last 7 matches played.
Luton are in 6th place and playing in the Premier League play-offs.
Chelsea are 3rd in the Premier League.
Chelsea knocked out Luton in the FA Cup on 24 January.
The Blues will be looking to bounce back from their EFL Cup final loss to Liverpool on penalties.
Winners in 2018 and then unlucky finalists in 2020 and 2021, Chelsea should take Luton out on the road to take another step towards a final and a quarter-final in this FA Cup.
Luton – Chelsea : Betting Tips
Chelsea – Win Odds: 1.45
