Chelsea unlikely to show Cardiff any mercy

3pm Saturday

Cardiff need to put more points on the board but they are unlikely to gain any reward at Chelsea.

Staying up is already looking a tall order for the Bluebirds and their situation is unlikely to improve over the next six games, which include a home match with Manchester City and trips to Tottenham and Liverpool.

Anything they get at Chelsea will be seen as a bonus and they might hold out until half-time.

Chelsea failed to score until the second half in their wins over Newcastle (2-1) and Bournemouth (2-0).

Recommendation
Draw-Chelsea double result
1pt 16-5 Betfred, Betway

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Team news
Chelsea
No fresh injuries are reported and Cesc Fabregas (knee) is the only major absentee.

Cardiff
Josh Murphy (hamstring) and Aron Gunnarsson (knee) are doubts and Nathaniel Mendez-Laing is out long-term.

Key stat
Cardiff have trailed at the break in just one of their last 11 league matches.

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