Chelsea are heavy favorites to secure a victory in their EFL Cup clash against League Two side Barrow on Tuesday night.
While we anticipate significant changes to Chelsea’s starting XI, manager Enzo Marsesca has the squad depth to field a strong second string capable of competing against most Premier League teams—especially against a lower-league side like Barrow.
### Chelsea vs. Barrow Prediction: A Comfortable Win with a Clean Sheet?
**Key Stats:**
- Barrow currently tops the League Two table but has suffered two losses this season in both league and cup competitions.
- Chelsea has won four of their last six matches across all competitions and sits fourth in the Premier League.
- Christopher Nkunku is likely to start for Chelsea, taking the place of Nicolas Jackson.
**Score Prediction:** Chelsea 5-0 Barrow
We expect Chelsea’s second string to dominate, while Barrow focuses on their promotion ambitions in League Two. It’s likely to be a straightforward win for the home side, and the question is more about how many goals they will score.
### Pre-Game Odds and Win Probability: Barrow Faces Long Odds
- **Home:** 1/25 (1.04) – 96.2%
- **Draw:** 18/1 (19.00) – 5.3%
- **Away:** 75/1 (76.00) – 1.3%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change.*
With a win probability of 96.2%, Chelsea is almost guaranteed to emerge victorious. We don’t foresee any outcome other than a win for the hosts.
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### Recent Head-to-Head: First Encounter
Tuesday's EFL Cup tie marks a historic occasion for both Chelsea and Barrow, as it will be their first-ever meeting.
**England EFL Cup – 17/09/24**
Chelsea 0 - 0 Barrow
### Chelsea Preview: Maresca to Experiment
Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca is in a strong position, with his team performing well. This EFL Cup match provides an opportunity for him to experiment with fringe players. The Blues recently secured a 3-0 victory over West Ham, and we expect only a couple of starters from that match to feature against Barrow.
Injury concerns include Reece James, Romeo Lavia, Malo Gusto, and Omari Kellyman, though Lavia may pass a late fitness test.
**Predicted Lineup:**
Jorgensen (GK), Disasi, Badiasheile, Veiga, Adarabioyo, Dewsbury-Hall, Chukwuemeka, Neto, Felix, Mudryk, Nkunku
**Recent Matches:**
- **01/09/24**: Crystal Palace 1 - 1 Chelsea (D)
- **29/08/24**: Servette 2 - 1 Chelsea (L)
- **25/08/24**: Wolverhampton 2 - 6 Chelsea (W)
- **22/08/24**: Servette 0 - 2 Chelsea (W)
- **18/08/24**: Man City 2 - 0 Chelsea (L)
### Barrow Preview: Enjoying the Moment
Under the management of former Tottenham midfielder Stephen Clemence, Barrow has made an impressive start to the season, sitting atop the League Two table after seven games. While we expect Barrow to put up a strong fight on Tuesday night, their main focus remains on league success, as they are early favorites for promotion.
**Predicted Lineup:**
Townsend (GK), Evans, Glennon, Jameson, Baker, Morris, Evans, Baker-Richardson, Kamwa, Hudlin, Rai
**Recent Matches:**
- **07/09/24**: Swindon 1 - 1 Barrow (D)
- **03/09/24**: Bolton 3 - 2 Barrow (L)
- **31/08/24**: Harrogate Town 0 - 1 Barrow (W)
- **27/08/24**: Derby 0 (0) - 0 (3) Barrow (W)
- **24/08/24**: Port Vale 0 - 4 Barrow (W)
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