Chelsea vs Southampton. Prediction and Betting Tips for EFL League Cup (October 26, 2021).

Chelsea played their first EFL League Cup game against Aston Villa. This was a close game, but the Blues managed to snatch a win in a penalty shootout. 

Chelsea also got off to a good start in the group stage of the Champions League, where the reigning champions of Europe recorded to victories against Zenit (1:0) and Malmo (4:0). They are currently in 2nd place in Group H, losing three points to Juventus. 

The Blues top the Premier League standings after nine rounds. However, they have earned only one point more than Liverpool, their closest pursuers. In the last three rounds, Chelsea defeated Southampton (3:1), Brentford (1:0), and Norwich (7:0).

Pulisic, Lukaku, and Werner have been ruled out of this fixture.

Last season, Southampton showed the worst results on the defensive, concededing the most goals in the Premier League. After the first nine rounds of the new season, the Saintshave 8 points and sit 16th in the table. In the last two matches, they recorded their first victory of the year against Leeds United (1:0) and shared points with Burnley (2:2).

Ralf Hasenhüttl's charges kicked off their EFL League Cup campaign with a smashing victory against Newport (8:0), and then prevailed over Sheffield United in a penalty shootout (3:2 P).

Ward-Prowse and Stephens, who has a knee injury, will not be able to help their team today.