| Moneyline Pick | Chelsea to win (-417) |
| Player Prop | Cole Palmer (+124) |
| Same Game Parlay | Chelsea to win + Cole Palmer to score + over 3.5 goals (+250) |
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Cardiff City vs Chelsea Main Match Info
- Date and Kickoff Time: Tuesday, December 16, 2025, 3:00 PM ET
- Stadium: Cardiff City Stadium
- Location: Cardiff, Wales
- Last H2H match: Cardiff 1-2 Chelsea (Premier League 2018-2019 season, March 2019)
Cardiff City vs Chelsea Moneyline Prediction
- Moneyline Pick: Chelsea to win
- Odds: -417 (Tonybet)
Cardiff City have only featured twice in the Premier League, both appearances dating back to the previous decade. In these two seasons, they faced Chelsea four times, all of which ended in defeats against the Blues.
Chances are that the result will be no different on Tuesday, even with the home advantage.
Cardiff City vs Chelsea Player Prop
- Prop Bet: Cole Palmer to score
- Odds: +124 (Tonybet)
Cole Palmer has not completed a single 90 minutes since his return from injury, presumably to avoid risking a new injury. After three matches, Palmer has already found his way back to scoring, scoring the opener against Everton last weekend.
Chances are that Palmer again won’t play a full match against Cardiff, but he is still expected to lead the team to victory. Against a League One formation, this should not be an issue for the Englishman.
Cardiff City vs Chelsea Same Game Parlay
- SGP: Chelsea to win + Cole Palmer to score + over 3.5 goals
- Odds: +250 (Tonybet)
Chelsea are favoured by the betting odds as they face a side against whom they have never lost infour encounters. Cole Palmer is expected to score at least one goal, if not more, while a weak formation could benefit the likes of João Pedro.
This could also be the opportunity for players like Alejandro Garnacho to score a few goals to boost their confidence.
Cardiff City vs Chelsea Team News
Cardiff City Team News
Cardiff last featured in the Premier League in the 2018-2019 season: they currently rank first in League One. They haven’t suffered a defeat in the league since November 8, against 23rd-placed Blackpool.
Out-scoring the opposition is usually the modus operandi for league leaders in League One or League Two. Cardiff are no different: they have only suffered four league defeats since the season started, relying on a strong attack. However, defensively, there are several leaks.
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— Cardiff City FC (@CardiffCityFC) December 15, 2025
In recent weeks, this has been evidenced in the 4-3 victory against Doncaster Rovers, with Joel Bagan scoring the winner in additional time. The match was chaotic from the beginning to the end, with both teams generating a similar xG (1.69 for Cardiff, 1.77 for Doncaster). Similarly, Cardiff defeated Huddersfield Town (3-2), thanks to a late goal by Isaak Davies (87’).
Cardiff have already been knocked out of the EFL Trophy in the Round of 32. The team suffered a 1-5 defeat against AFC Wimbledon, with Cardiff only scoring a goal in the 88th minute.
Rubin Colwill, Ollie Tanner, Jak Alnwick, and Eli King will be sidelined through injuries. Gabriel Osho is awaiting medical clearance.
Chelsea Team News
Three matches, three different results: this is the summary of Chelsea’s last week. The Blues remain fourth in the Premier League after a draw with Bournemouth and a victory against Everton. In the Champions League, a defeat against Atalanta led to a drop to 13th place.
Though an even game, Chelsea’s loss against Atalanta was due to the team’s struggles to defend against Charles de Keteleare.
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— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) December 14, 2025
Before scoring the winner (83’), he led the team in assists and created chances. It marked Chelsea’s first match in 41 Champions League games where they were trailing behind.
Chances are that the Premier League is a greater focus: Palmer did not feature against Atalanta but led the team to a victory in the weekend against Everton.
Though wasteful, the team dominated the game as they created chance after chance with a vertical and direct approach. Chelsea were 2-0 up by half-time as Malo Gusto scored the second goal (45’).
Levi Colwill, Dario Essugo, Romeo Lavia, and Liam Delap will be sidelined due to injuries.
Cardiff City vs Chelsea: Where to Watch (Canada)
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