A spot in the 2023-24 EFL Cup final is up for grabs when Chelsea host Middlesbrough in the second leg of their semifinal tie on Tuesday. Middlesbrough, who won the competition in 2004, gained the upper hand in the matchup by posting a 1-0 victory in the first leg. Chelsea are seeking their sixth EFL Cup championship and first since 2015.
Kickoff at Stamford Bridge is set for 3 p.m. ET. The Blues are -475 favorites (risk $475 to win $100) in the latest Chelsea vs. Middlesbrough odds, while Boro are +950 underdogs. A 90-minute draw is priced at +600 and the over/under for total goals scored is 3.5 (For more soccer coverage, click here).
Before you lock in your Middlesbrough vs. Chelsea picks or EFL Cup predictions, you NEED to see what SportsLine's soccer expert Martin Green has to say.
After working in the sports betting industry for several years, Green became a professional sports writer and handicapper and has covered the game worldwide. Since the 2022 Men's World Cup, Green has been profitable in multiple areas on his soccer picks, including the Champions League (+3.05 units), the FA Cup (+3.07), the EFL Cup (+4.47) and Euro 2024 qualifiers (+6.30), among others.
Green knows Chelsea have been strong defensively in this competition, allowing a total of three goals over five matches. Six different players have scored for the Blues, with Ukrainian winger Mykhailo Mudryk's tally in the 92nd minute of their quarterfinal showdown against Newcastle United keeping their title chances alive before the club won 4-2 on penalties. Midfielder Cole Palmer, who leads Chelsea in Premier League scoring with nine goals, has yet to convert in the EFL Cup but has notched a pair of assists.
The expert also is aware that Middlesbrough have posted a clean sheet in three of their last four matches in this competition and scored three goals in four of their six contests. Forward Morgan Rogers did not play against Chelsea in the first leg due to a suspension but converted in each of his previous four EFL Cup games to grab the team lead in tallies. Boro will be counting on the 21-year-old to provide offense on Tuesday as forward Emmanuel Latte Lath is out with an injury while winger Sam Silvera and midfielder Riley McGree are representing Australia in the Asian Cup. All three are tied with midfielder Matt Crooks for second on the club with two goals apiece.
Green has taken an in-depth look at the Chelsea vs. Middlesbrough showdown and is leaning Over on the goal total. He also has locked in a pair of CONFIDENT best bets, including one that pays plus money, and is offering a full breakdown of this semifinal showdown! You ABSOLUTELY need to see his picks and analysis before making any selections of your own.
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