Cardiff City vs Chelsea - Carabao Cup Match
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Cardiff City vs Chelsea Preview: Carabao Cup Clash
Cardiff City will host Chelsea at Cardiff City Stadium on Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 23:00 UTC in what promises to be an exciting Carabao Cup encounter. Both sides will be looking to secure all three points as they continue their campaign this season.
Current Form & Recent Results
Cardiff City head into this game in strong form, collecting 3 wins from their last 5 outings.
Chelsea have struggled for consistency lately, managing just 0 wins from 5 games while suffering 2 defeats. They'll be eager to turn their fortunes around.
Head-to-Head Record
Chelsea have enjoyed success in this fixture historically, winning 5 of the last 5 encounters compared to Cardiff City's 0 wins. With 0 draws between them, the visitors will be confident of continuing their positive record.
Expected Tactics & Formations
Cardiff City are expected to line up in a 4-1-4-1 formation, while Chelsea will likely deploy a 4-2-3-1 system. The tactical battle between these two setups could prove decisive in determining the outcome.
Match Officials
T. Harrington will be the referee for this fixture.
Match Prediction & Analysis
With home advantage and strong recent form, Cardiff City will be the clear favorites heading into this match. However, Chelsea cannot be written off entirely and could pose problems on the counter-attack. Expect the hosts to dominate possession and create the better chances.
Key Facts
- Kick-off: Tuesday, December 16, 2025, 23:00 UTC
- Venue: Cardiff City Stadium
- Competition: Carabao Cup
- H2H Record (Last 5): Cardiff City 0W - 0D - 5W Chelsea
- Referee: T. Harrington
