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Chelsea are looking to build on an impressive Premier League win against Fulham when they take on Luton Town in the Carabao Cup second round at Stamford Bridge on Thursday night.
The Blues won 3-2 at Craven Cottage with goals from what looks to be a formidable front three in Joao Pedro, Morgan Rogers and Cole Palmer.
Meanwhile, Luton drew 2-2 at home to Notts County in League One last weekend, and now former Arsenal player Jack Wilshere returns to the Bridge as a manager.
Read our prediction, preview and betting tips for the game below, and make sure to check out our today's betting tips page for more of our expert predictions.
Chelsea vs. Luton Town key stats
- Chelsea are unbeaten in four games in all competitions (W3, D1).
- Luton are unbeaten in three matches so far this season (W2, D1).
- Chelsea have won the last four H2Hs across all competitions.
Chelsea vs. Luton Town preview: Blues to blast through to round three?
Chelsea vs Luton — Tale of the Tape
| Chelsea | vs | Luton |
|---|---|---|
| 6th (Premier League) | Position | 3rd (League One) |
| 3 | Points | 4 |
| 3 | Goals For | 6 |
| 2 | Goals Against | 5 |
| 0 | Clean Sheets | 0 |
| 11th | Home / Away Rank | 3rd |
Chelsea showed why they have the potential to be Premier League title contenders with their devastating front line against Fulham.
However, a questionable display from Robert Sanchez and some shaky moments in defence also showed why they are behind favourites Arsenal with the bookies.
Having not qualified for Europe last season, the Blues must play in the Carabao Cup second round, and they will be huge favourites to beat Luton on home soil.
There are some question marks over Xabi Alonso's squad selection, with Moises Caicedo and new signing Marco Palestra among those to miss out on Monday night after picking up minor injuries in training.
Meanwhile, Luton have started the season strongly with four points from two games in League One, as well as beating Gillingham 3-0 away from home in the first round of this competition.
Wilshere is an ambitious young coach who has been appointed to try and eventually get them back up to the Premier League, where they were just a couple of years ago before suffering successive relegations.
Jordan Clark is an injury doubt for the Hatters, while Jayden Luker and Shandon Baptiste are ruled out.
Like their opponents, it is unclear how strong of a team Luton will pick, but whoever is in the XI, they will be big underdogs against a stacked Chelsea squad.
Chelsea vs. Luton Town form guide & betting tips
| Chelsea | vs | Luton |
|---|---|---|
LWDWW |
Form | WLWWD |
| 12 | Goals For | 11 |
| 7 | Goals Against | 6 |
N/A |
Carabao Cup | W |
Whispers predicts: Chelsea 4-1 Luton Town
Chelsea are 1/5 (1.20) favourites to win, but while we agree with the bookies, we want to explore some more ambitious bets.
Given the gulf in quality between the two teams, Chelsea to win (-2 handicap) at 7/5 (2.40) offers value.
Luton are in-form though and have scored nine goals in three games this season, so BTTS – Yes at 23/20 (2.15) could also be worth a punt.
Two of both teams' four matches combined this term have seen five or more goals, so Over 4.5 goals at 13/5 (3.60) is our outside pick.
Overall, we are predicting a 4-1 Chelsea victory, which is available at 14/1 (15.00).
> BTTS – Yes at 23/20 (2.15) | Likelihood: Possible
> Chelsea to win (-2 handicap) at 7/5 (2.40) | Likelihood: Possible
> Over 4.5 goals at 13/5 (3.60) | Likelihood: Outsider