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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Cardiff's Last Match – Northampton vs Cardiff
Determined to maintain their recent success, Cardiff must win following their 3-1 England League 1 victory against Northampton on November 22. In that match, Cardiff controlled 48% of possession and managed 5 shots on goal, with 6 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Northampton | 52% | 11 (3) | 1.04 | 62 |
 Cardiff | 48% | 5 (6) | 0.58 | 45 |
Chelsea's Last Match – Chelsea vs Barcelona
Chelsea will seek to keep their streak alive after a 3-0 UEFA Champions League victory over Barcelona on November 25. In that match, Chelsea had 55% possession and 9 attempts at goal, with 6 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Chelsea | 55% | 9 (6) | 1.75 | 48 |
 Barcelona | 45% | 4 (2) | 0.79 | 22 |
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 1.5 goals scored and 1.4 conceded per match, while Chelsea average 2.6 scored and 0.9 conceded per game.