Kick Off Time 3:00pm
Team News
Chelsea
- Chelsea's 3-1 win over Norwich City lifted the Blues into the top 4 and manager José Mourinho will be looking to extend their unbeaten league run to 4 games.
- The Portuguese tactician will be without the injured quartet of Marco van Ginkel, Tomas Kalas, Fernando Torres and Ashley Cole for the welcome of Cardiff City.
- Ryan Bertrand is expected to deputise at left-back, while Andre Schürrle could start following his hat-trick for Germany on Tuesday night, meaning Eden Hazard will likely begin the encounter from the bench.
Cardiff
- Cardiff City were unfortunate to come away from their 2-1 defeat to Newcastle United without at least a point before the international break and the Bluebirds will be looking to surprise Chelsea this weekend.
- Manager Malky Mackay is still without the services of Andreas Cornelius, but faces no further injury concerns ahead of the encounter.
- That could see Craig Bellamy again start from the bench, with Peter Odemwingie expected to begin the game on the right flank.
Match Facts
| Chelsea have won 10 of their last 11 home matches in the Premier League. | Chelsea win 1.25 |
| Chelsea have scored at least 2 goals in their last 8 home matches in the Premier League. | Over 1.5 goals 1.18 |
Prediction
- Chelsea are currently on an impressive run of home form, winning 10 of their last 11 Premier League games at Stamford Bridge and will be looking to continue that run against Cardiff City.
- The Bluebirds have kept a clean sheet in just 1 of their 7 league games so far this season, but will be buoyed in that they won their last trip to west London with the 2-1 win over Fulham at the end of September.
- Regardless, the quality in the Blues squad means a routine home win is the expected outcome.
Prediction:
Chelsea
2
Chelsea
0
Cardiff
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