Middlesbrough – Chelsea : Preview & Prediction
We’re already into the last four of the Carabao Cup! Middlesbrough and Chelsea will battle it out for a place in the final of the English competition. Middlesbrough currently play in the Championship. They are mid-table in the English second division, in 12th position. Michael Carrick’s team have yet to face a Premier League side in the Carabao Cup. In fact, they have just been knocked out of the FA Cup by a top-flight club, Aston Villa (0-1). Having lost 3 of their last 4 games, Middlesbrough will be hard pressed to reassure themselves when they face Chelsea in the first leg of their semi-final this Tuesday at 9pm. The Blues are 10th in the Premier League. With no European competition to speak of, the London club could be betting big in the domestic cups. They have just qualified for the last 16 of the FA Cup, beating Preston 4-0. Mauricio Pochettino’s men will be hoping to do the same in the Carabao Cup, by progressing to the final match. Having just won their last 2 Premier League games, they could put themselves in the best possible frame of mind for the Carabao Cup by winning the first leg.
Key points in the Middlesbrough – Chelsea prediction
Chelsea are 10th in the Premier League.
Chelsea have won their last 3 matches.
Chelsea want to put themselves in the best possible frame of mind ahead of the return leg in front of their home fans.
Middlesbrough are 12th in the Championship.
Middlesbrough have lost 3 of their last 4 games.
Middlesbrough – Chelsea : Betting Tips
Chelsea – Win Odds: 1.55
