The first game ended with the score 1-0 in favour of Middlesbrough, although Chelsea looked the clear favourite for the game, should have scored 2-3 goals, but the team was let down by poor implementation. Of course, at Stamford Bridge everyone expects Chelsea to get a confident victory, but it should be taken into account that the Blues for the last 2 years have very much given up in the results.
Pochettino is unlikely to put out today his fighting line-up for this tournament, as Chelsea have tough games ahead with Aston Villa and Liverpool, the FA Cup and the Premier League are much more important for the team, so Middlesbrough have chances to score in this match.
Prediction: both teams to score and at least 3 goals to be scored. We recommend the “BTTS - Yes + Over 2.5” bet, odds 2.09
