Chelsea look to reach the final of the 2023-24 EFL Cup for the third time in six years when they host Middlesbrough on Tuesday in the second leg of their semifinal tie. Chelsea, who won their fifth title in 2015, were denied a sixth by Manchester City in 2019 and Liverpool three years later. Middlesbrough are seeking their fourth appearance in the final and first since 2004 when they captured their lone championship in the competition. Middlesbrough recorded a 1-0 victory at home on Jan. 9 in the first leg of this matchup.
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. A 90-minute draw is priced at +600 and the over/under for total goals scored is 3.5. Before locking in any Middlesbrough vs. Chelsea picks, you need to see what SportsLine's proven 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.
Now, Green has broken down Chelsea vs. Middlesbrough from every angle and just revealed his picks and EFL Cup predictions. You can head to SportsLine now to see Green's picks. Here are the betting lines and trends for Middlesbrough vs. Chelsea:
- Chelsea vs. Middlesbrough money line: Chelsea -475, Middlesbrough +950, Draw +600
- Chelsea vs. Middlesbrough over/under: 3.5 goals
- Chelsea vs. Middlesbrough spread: Blues -1.5 (-155)
- CHE: The Blues have allowed a total of one goal in their last three matches across all competitions
- MID: Boro's first-leg win ended their nine-game losing streak against Chelsea during which they were outscored 21-0
- Chelsea vs. Middlesbrough picks: See picks at SportsLine
Why you should back Chelsea
The goal allowed in the first leg of the semifinal showdown ended Chelsea's streak of nine consecutive clean sheets posted against Middlesbrough. The Blues bounced back from that setback with a 1-0 victory against Fulham in a Premier League matchup but hope to get their offense back on track as they totaled seven goals in their two contests before the meeting with Boro. Midfielder Cole Palmer converted against Fulham, giving him a team-high nine goals in EPL action, and he has notched two assists in this competition.
Ukrainian winger Mykhailo Mudryk became the sixth different player to score for Chelsea in the EFL Cup when he converted against Newcastle United in the 92nd minute of their quarterfinal match. Winger Raheem Sterling has netted five goals in Premier League action and also found the back of the net against Blackburn Rovers in the fourth round of this competition. See which team to pick here.
Why you should back Middlesbrough
Middlesbrough have posted a clean sheet in three of their last four matches in the EFL Cup and scored three goals in four of their six contests. Forward Morgan Rogers will be looking to extend his scoring streak in this competition to five games after missing the meeting with Chelsea in the first leg due to a suspension. With four goals, the 21-year-old is tied with Liverpool's Cody Gakpo for the EFL Cup scoring lead.
Middlesbrough will be counting on Rogers 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 team with two goals apiece. Rogers also has set up a pair of tallies while midfielder Daniel Barlaser shares the lead in the competition with three assists. See which team to pick here.
How to make Chelsea vs. Middlesbrough picks
Green has broken down Tuesday's match from every possible angle 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 EFL Cup match. He's sharing his EFL Cup picks and analysis only at SportsLine.
So who wins Chelsea vs. Middlesbrough, and where does all the betting value lie? Visit SportsLine now to see which wagers in Middlesbrough vs. Chelsea have all the value, all from the soccer expert who is profitable across multiple leagues, and find out.
