Cardiff Vs Chelsea

The game between Cardiff and Chelsea in the Quarter Finals of EFL Cup, held on Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at Cardiff City Stadium, ended with a score of Cardiff 1 - 3 Chelsea.

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Predictions for Cardiff vs. Chelsea

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• Over 1.5 goals
• Asian Handicap
• Cardiff to win
• Both teams to score
• Chelsea to win, and more.

Odds for Cardiff vs. Chelsea

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Stats for Cardiff vs. Chelsea

The game between Cardiff and Chelsea ended with a score of Cardiff 1 - 3 Chelsea. On 365Scores, you can check all the head-to-head results between these teams. Explore the stats for Cardiff and Chelsea, including ball possession, goal kicks, yellow and red cards, and much more!

Possession
46% - 54%Expected Goals
0.58 - 2.57Total Shots
10 - 20Shots On Target
4 - 7Big Chances Created
1 - 5Corners
2 - 8Offsides
1 - 2Passes Completed
387 - 457Red Cards
0 - 0Attacks
71 - 88Shots Off Target
5 - 3Shots Blocked
1 - 10Hit Woodwork
0 - 0Expected Goals On Target
1.1 - 3.02Free Kicks
8 - 5Shots Inside The Box
7 - 13Total Passes
448 - 535Shots Outside Box
3 - 7Big Chances Missed
0 - 3Expected Assists
0.63 - 1.95Crosses Completed
3/18 (17%) - 2/5 (40%)Passes Own Half
235 - 272Passes Opposition Half
231 - 268Long Passes Completed
21/40 (52%) - 15/49 (31%)Throw-Ins
16 - 14Key Passes
8 - 17Passes Into Final Third
91 - 97Backward Passes
86 - 100Goal Kicks
5 - 4Interceptions
2 - 12Expected Goals Conceded
2.57 - 0.58Goalkeeper Saves
4 - 4Tackles Won
12/17 (71%) - 13/24 (54%)Clearances
26 - 25Error Led To Goal
1 - 0Duels Won
42 - 51Aerial Duels Won
11/26 (42%) - 15/26 (58%)Ground Duels Won
31/67 (46%) - 36/67 (54%)Was Fouled
8 - 5Successful Dribbles
6/20 (30%) - 7/16 (44%)Was Dribbled Past
14 - 9Final Third Possession Won
4 - 8Possession Lost
125 - 122Fouls
5 - 9Yellow Cards
2 - 1

Lineups for Cardiff vs. Chelsea

The lineups for Cardiff and Chelsea were picked with winning in mind for this crucial game. Fans closely watched the starting lineups and any absences for this key matchup. The choice of starters and substitutes was a big part of each team’s preparation. Both Cardiff and Chelsea made tactical changes to get the best performance on the field.

Home Team: CardiffCoach: Brian Barry-Murphy.
Goalkeeper: Nathan Trott.
Defenders: Joel Bagan, Calum Chambers, Dylan Lawlor, Perry Ng.
Midfielders: Ryan Wintle, David Turnbull, Joel Colwill, Cian Ashford.
Attackers: Isaak Davies, Callum Robinson.
Subs: Will Fish, Alex Robertson, Yousef Salech, Chris Willock, Axel Donczew, Dakarai Mafico, Tanatswa Nyakuhwa, Luey Giles, Matthew Turner.

Missing Players: Omari Kellyman.

Away Team: ChelseaCoach: Enzo Maresca.
Goalkeeper: Filip Jörgensen.
Defenders: Jorrel Hato, Benoit Badiashile, Tosin Adarabioyo, Josh Acheampong.
Midfielders: Moisés Caicedo, Andrey Santos, Facundo Buonanotte.
Attackers: Jamie Gittens, Tyrique George, Marc Guiu.
Subs: Trevoh Chalobah, Alejandro Garnacho, Malo Gusto, João Pedro, Pedro Neto, Enzo Fernández, Wesley Fofana, Reece James, Robert Sanchez.

Missing Players: Marc Cucurella, Liam Delap, Roméo Lavia, Dario Essugo, Levi Colwill.

Event Details:

Name: Cardiff vs. Chelsea
Date: Tuesday, December 16, 2025
Location: Cardiff City Stadium
Capacity: 33280