In this EFL Cup fourth-round preview, we delve into the clash between the five-time EFL Cup champions, Chelsea, and the spirited Championship side, Blackburn Rovers. We will provide predictions, team news, and possible lineups, ensuring you’re well-informed about this intriguing matchup.
| Chelsea vs Blackburn Betting Tips | ||
|---|---|---|
| Selection | Odds | Bookie |
| Chelsea | 1/4 |  |
| 2-0 | 11/2 |  |
Chelsea’s recent form has been a rollercoaster ride, with highs and lows that have left fans and pundits alike bewildered. The weekend defeat to Brentford in a West London derby was a stark reminder that the Blues are still grappling with inconsistency, despite showing glimpses of improvement in recent weeks. Thomas Frank’s Brentford inflicted another humbling defeat on Chelsea, as they have now lost all three Premier League West London derbies at home.
Mauricio Pochettino’s side had a brief moment of optimism after a win over Brighton & Hove Albion in the last round of the EFL Cup, followed by a hard-fought 2-2 draw with Arsenal. However, Chelsea’s league form remains underwhelming, with only 12 points from their first ten matches. The pressure is mounting on Pochettino, and this EFL Cup tie against Blackburn is a critical juncture for the Argentine manager.
Chelsea’s history in the EFL Cup is impressive, having lost only once to lower-league opposition in the last 15 years, a defeat against Bradford City in the FA Cup in 2015. However, progressing beyond this stage has been a challenge in recent years, with four fourth-round eliminations in the last eight seasons.
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Blackburn Rovers, under the guidance of Jon Dahl Tomasson, have displayed a Jekyll and Hyde performance this season. After 17 games, they have won nine, lost seven, and remarkably drawn only once. The EFL Cup has seen their most spectacular moments, as they have showcased their attacking prowess, scoring goals aplenty. Their victories over Walsall, Harrogate Town, and Cardiff City in previous rounds have solidified their reputation as the competition’s top scorers.
However, Blackburn’s cup journey was halted at this very stage last season when they faced a Premier League opponent, Nottingham Forest. Their last deep run in the EFL Cup was in the 2011-12 season, culminating in a quarter-final defeat to Cardiff.
In the league, Blackburn have been improving after a sluggish start, but their three-game winning streak was disrupted by a narrow 1-0 defeat to Swansea City. They currently sit comfortably in 12th place, just four points adrift of the playoffs.
Chelsea, despite their recent struggles, have a strong historical record against lower-league opposition. Their experience and quality should see them through, although Blackburn’s attacking prowess could make it an entertaining contest.
Prediction: Chelsea 2-0 Blackburn Rovers
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