Middlesbrough vs Chelsea Match Analysis & Prediction
09/01/2024 11:00 am
Chelsea, looking to gain a foothold in the EFL Cup final, will face Championship men’s Middlesbrough in the semi-final first leg at Riverside Stadium on Tuesday.
Despite a staunch goal defense, Boro’s hopes of defeating the Premier League title contenders were dashed in the game’s final stages as they suffered an 87th-minute defeat against Aston Villa, ending the first round of football played on English soil.
Participation in the oldest tournament has ended.
Defeat and elimination from the FA Cup was expected, given that the Men in Red were completely helpless in the final third of the field, managing just one shot on goal.
, manager Michael Carrick may be worried about what he witnessed as his side suffered their third defeat in their last four games.
For Middlesbrough, returning to the Riverside Stadium is not a cause for optimism ahead of their midweek fixture. They have lost four of their last five games in front of their loyal fans, including an embarrassing two in 2024. They beat Coventry 3-0 on New Year’s Day.
Boro faces Chelsea in a battle for a place in the EFL Cup final. Chelsea started 2024 in style, scoring four goals against Preston (4-0) and reaching the fourth round of the FA Cup.
Thanks to goals from Armando Broja, Thiago Silva, Raheem Sterling, and Enzo Fernandes.
Under manager Mauricio Pochettino, the Blues have finally begun to show their full potential late, with a devastating four-goal victory over a Championship side, their fifth success in their last six games.
The number of wins has increased for the first time since October 2022 as we aim to achieve our current four goals.
Middlesbrough vs. Chelsea Head to head
Both sides have 12 games against each other with hosts taking two wins while visitors with ten wins.
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19/03/2023Middlesbrough0Chelsea2FA Cup
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08/05/2017Chelsea3Middlesbrough0EPL
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20/11/2016Middlesbrough0Chelsea1EPL
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20/11/2016Middlesbrough0Chelsea2EPL
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27/02/2013Chelsea2Middlesbrough0FA Cup
Middlesbrough Team News
There are no new injury concerns for head coach Michael Carrick, but absent players Darragh Lenihan, Tommy Smith, Lewis O’Brien, Marcus Force and defensive keystone Paddy McNair are all waiting for their recovery.
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Middlesbrough 's Last 5 Matches
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06/01/2024Middlesbrough0Aston Villa1FA Cup
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01/01/2024Middlesbrough1Coventry3EFL
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29/12/2023Huddersfield1Middlesbrough2EFL
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26/12/2023Rotherham1Middlesbrough0EFL
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23/12/2023Middlesbrough1West Brom0EFL
Chelsea Team News
Meanwhile, Chelsea’s list of absentees continues to grow, with up to 13 players potentially missing the trip to North Yorkshire for various reasons.
A major cause for concern is Christopher Nkunku’s recent “minor” injury, which will see him miss the FA Cup clash with Preston due to a hip problem.
Chelsea's Last 5 Matches
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06/01/2023Chelsea4Preston0EFL Cup
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30/12/2023Luton2Chelsea3EPL
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27/12/2023Chelsea2Crystal Palace1EPL
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24/12/2023Wolves2Chelsea1EPL
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19/12/2023Chelsea1Newcastle1EFL Cup
Middlesbrough vs. Chelsea: Odds and Predictions
Main Prediction
3 Way; Away
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