Chelsea to Face Blackburn Rovers in Carabao Cup Clash
Chelsea will be looking to bounce back from their recent defeat to Brentford when they host Championship side Blackburn Rovers in the Carabao Cup last-16 clash on Wednesday night. The Blues suffered a disappointing 2-0 defeat to Brentford over the weekend and will be eager to get back to winning ways.
In their previous Carabao Cup match, Chelsea managed to overcome high-flying Brighton with Nicolas Jackson’s goal separating the two sides. Blackburn, on the other hand, currently sit 12th in the Championship after a mixed start to the season under manager Jon Dahl Tomasson.
Despite their league struggles, Blackburn has been in superb form in the League Cup, scoring 13 goals in the second and third rounds of the competition. The last time Chelsea and Blackburn met was in May 2012 when Blackburn was still in the Premier League. Chelsea emerged victorious with a 2-1 win at Stamford Bridge, thanks to goals from John Terry and Raul Meireles.
The upcoming match between Chelsea and Blackburn is scheduled for Wednesday, November 1, with kick-off at 7.45pm GMT. The game will take place at Stamford Bridge, Chelsea’s home ground.
Unfortunately, Chelsea vs Blackburn will not be broadcast live on TV in the UK. However, SunSport’s live blog will provide minute-by-minute coverage of the game, ensuring fans can stay updated with all the action.
In terms of team news, Chelsea has a long list of injuries, including Ben Chilwell, Christopher Nkunku, Wesley Fofana, Trevoh Chalobah, Carney Chukwuemeka, Romeo Lavia, and Armando Broja. However, Reece James is expected to make his return to the starting lineup after recently returning to the squad.
For Blackburn, Dom Hyam missed their recent 1-0 defeat to Swansea due to an ankle issue and may be forced to sit out for the trip to Stamford Bridge. Aynsley Pears, Sam Barnes, Ryan Hedges, Lewis Travis, and Sam Gallagher are also set to be on the sidelines.
In terms of betting odds, Chelsea is the clear favorite with odds of 1/4, while a draw is priced at 24/5, and Blackburn is the underdog with odds of 12/1. These odds are courtesy of Ladbrokes and are correct at the time of publication.
Overall, the Carabao Cup clash between Chelsea and Blackburn promises to be an exciting encounter. Chelsea will be determined to put their recent defeat behind them and secure a victory against Blackburn. On the other hand, Blackburn will be looking to cause an upset and continue their impressive run in the competition. Fans can expect an intense and competitive match as both teams battle it out for a place in the quarter-finals of the Carabao Cup.