Chelsea vs Barrow AFC Prediction, Preview, Lineups and Team News | EFL Cup, September 24, 2024

Chelsea vs Barrow AFC Preview

• Tournament: EFL Cup.
• Date: Tuesday, September 24
• Kick-off Time: 6:45 PM GMT.
• Venue: Stamford Bridge.

The EFL Cup aka the Carabao Cup 2024-25 is in the midway now. EPL giant Chelsea FC are set to host EFL League Two club Barrow AFC in the third round of the competition. This single legged game being played at the iconic Stamford Bridge will determine who qualifies for the round-of-16.

Chelsea FC are entering the game as the obvious favourites, having already clinched the silverware five times, and being the fourth most successful team in the tournament. The club is also having superb form in the ongoing competition. They secured two comfortable wins in the last two games.

Barrow are also having some recognizable form. In the second round, they beat Derby County in penalty shootouts to earn a spot in front of the Blues. They also won their last two games in EFL League Two. But, playing in a much lower division than Chelsea FC, they have a weaker squad and it looks almost bizarre for them to pull this one.

Chelsea Team News

Chelsea FC have three injured players to be left out before going into this one. They are Malo Gusto, Omari Kellyman, and Reece James. Coach Enzo Maresca might also leave some players out, to give them rest ahead of the busy schedule.

Barrow AFC Team News

Barrow hails a fully fit squad, free from injuries before going into this game. Head coach Stephen Clemence will field the best possible line-up before this game starts.

Chelsea vs Barrow AFC Predicted Lineups

Chelsea FC Predicted Lineup

Goalkeeper: Jorgensen

Defenders: Disasi, Badiashile, Tosin, Colwill

Midfielders: Renato Veiga, Dewsbury-Hall; Pedro Neto, Joao Felix, Mudryk

Forwards: Nkunku

Barrow AFC Predicted Lineup

Goalkeeper: Stanway

Defenders: Feely, Vassell, Stokes, Jackson

Midfielders: Campbell, Foley, Spence

Forward: Kouyate, Garner, Newby

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Chelsea vs Barrow AFC Head-to-Head Record

The two teams Chelsea and Barrow AFC only met once to date. Chelsea FC won that solo game.

Key players to watch in Chelsea vs Barrow AFC

Joao Felix (Chelsea)

The sensational signing from Atletico Madrid hardly got any minutes to prove yet in his new club. In the Premier League, he has featured in all four games, but as a false 9, coming in as a substitute, mostly for the last 25 minutes or so. Enzo Maresca might finally give him the chance to start, and excelling here would advocate his position strongly.

Dean Campbell (Barrow AFC)

On paper, no player from the Barrow AFC squad has the stature to challenge the might of Chelsea FC. But, defensive midfielder Dean Campbell, being the pivot of this system has to take the responsibility. His prime responsibility will be diffusing any incoming through balls from the Chelsea midfield. He has played in every minute of the EFL League Two for his club with determination, and so something special from him can be expected.

Chelsea vs Barrow AFC Prediction

The game should be an easy win for Chelsea FC, having a squad that is miles superior to their opponents Barrow AFC. With the advantage of added home support, Chelsea FC should have a goal fest in their favour, with a minimum of more than five goals from their side.

Prediction: Chelsea 6-1 Barrow AFC

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