Chelsea vs. Bristol Rovers, EFL Cup: Match Preview & Team News

Preview

A new journey begins on Tuesday night, as Chelsea welcome League 1 to Stamford Bridge in the 2nd round of the newly branded EFL Cup.

After scoring 2 goals in the last 10 minutes in the win against Watford at the weekend, Antonio Conte will be hoping that his side can continue their form into the cup and bag some silverware at the end of the season.

Bristol Rovers on the other hand are going into the game on the back of a draw against Southend, and are currently sitting 18th in League 1 having already lost 2 of their 5 games this season.


Match Details

Tuesday 23rd August 2016 | KO: 19:45 (BST)


Team News

There are no new injuries to note. Willian sat out the victory over Watford due to a minor injury, but could return in a heavily rotated side.


Predicted XI

(4-4-2): Begovic; Aina, Cahill, Terry, Azpilicueta; Moses, Chalobah, Oscar, Kenedy; Batshuayi, Loftus-Cheek.


Score Prediction

Chelsea 4-1 Bristol Rovers

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