LiontipsChelsea vs Southampton. Prediction and Betting Tips for EFL League Cup (October 26, 2021).
Command Analysis
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.
Trends
Chelsea scored 3 goals in 2 of the last 3 head-to-head games.
In 2 of the last 4 head-to-head matches, goals were scored in both halves.
In 2 of the last 4 games of the Saints, this bet played.
This bet played in 2 of the last 4 games of Chelsea.
Tip and bets
The teams met at Stamford Bridge in early October, and Southampton couldn't do anything against the hosts. The only goal for Soton was scored by Ward-Prowse from a penalty, but then he was shown a red card in that same game. Chelsea lead the head-to-head and in general look stronger than their visitors.
Our prediction - Asian handicap (-1) to Chelsea
Chelsea's offensive line looks amazing, and we believe that nothing will stop them from scoring a large number of goals today. We bet on the Blues' victory by a large margin.
Second bet -Chelsea to win by 3 goals
