Our Cardiff vs Chelsea Prediction: 1-2
Cardiff vs Chelsea in the England EFL Cup is scheduled for an 20:00 GMT kick-off on Tuesday December 16, 2025. We anticipate a 1-2 away victory, but given both teams’ ability to score, BTTS seems like a valuable betting option.
Our prediction is supported by key performance data, betting odds and match insights — everything you need is right below to make smarter bets.
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Recent Form Insights
Cardiff's Last Match – Cardiff vs Doncaster
Determined to maintain their recent success, Cardiff must win following their 4-3 England League 1 victory against Doncaster on December 13. In that match, Cardiff controlled 61% of possession and managed 7 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Cardiff | 61% | 0 (7) | 1.68 | 41 |
 Doncaster | 39% | 0 (5) | 1.76 | 34 |
Chelsea's Last Match – Chelsea vs Everton
Chelsea will seek to keep their streak alive after a 2-0 England Premier League victory over Everton on December 13. In that match, Chelsea had 58% possession and 13 attempts at goal, with 5 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Chelsea | 58% | 13 (5) | 2.06 | 34 |
 Everton | 42% | 6 (2) | 1.03 | 41 |
Cardiff vs Chelsea Stats
Key Stats
| Cardiff | Chelsea | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.06 | Attacking Strength | 0.81 |
| 1.46 | Defence Strength | 0.78 |
| 1.5 | Points Per Game | 2.5 |
| 5/10 | WIN | 8/10 |
| 0/10 | DRAW | 1/10 |
| 0/10 | Clean Sheets | 5/10 |
| 6/10 | BTTS | 5/10 |
| 6/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 8/10 |
| 1.5 | Average Scored | 2.6 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Cardiff are averaging 2.1 goals scored and 1.7 conceded per match, while Chelsea average 1.6 scored and 0.8 conceded per game.