Middlesbrough vs Chelsea prediction and odds ahead of Carabao Cup clash

Chelsea will be filled with confidence when they travel to Teesside to face a Middlesbrough side who suffered FA Cup woe at the weekend. Mauricio Pochettino's side are 180 minutes away from a cup final in the Argentine's first season at the club in what has been a mediocre season in the Premier League so far.

The Blues are the favourites at 8/15 with Betfred to have the upper-hand going into the second leg while Boro are the 5/1 outsiders to make the most of the home advantage in the first leg while a draw is 16/5. Their 4-0 against Championship side Preston North End demonstrates that despite their poor form continuing in the Premier League, they can still perform in the cup competitions which will please Pochettino

Meanwhile, Middlesbrough's FA Cup run came to an end on Saturday as they suffered a 1-0 defeat against Aston Villa. However, there is no time for disappointment as they prepare to welcome another Premier League heavyweight, Chelsea, in the semi-final, first leg of the Carabao Cup on Tuesday.

But head coach Michael Carrick will be keen to see how his side manage against Premier League opponents while they have an outside chance of getting a place in the play-offs.

Raheem Sterling to score anytime — 8/5

Chelsea to win and both teams to score — 15/8

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