Chelsea continues its 2026-27 Carabao Cup run on Wednesday, Sept. 9 at Stamford Bridge against fellow Premier League side Leeds.
After three straight wins to begin his tenure as Chelsea coach, Xabi Alonso suffered his first defeat over the weekend in a 2-1 setback against Arsenal in the Premier League.
Alonso will now have to decide how much to rotate his squad ahead of another league match against Hull City on Saturday, Sept. 12.
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Leeds is off to a solid start on the campaign, going unbeaten in four matches across all competitions with two wins and two draws.
Chelsea has had Leeds' number at Stamford Bridge recently, going unbeaten in nine home games against the Whites across all competitions, winning seven.
If you are looking for betting advice for the matchup, we've got you covered. Here are the latest odds for the game, courtesy of OddsWire.
Chelsea vs Leeds game odds
Chelsea vs Leeds prediction, pick
Even with rotation, Chelsea has the depth to name a starting XI capable of winning this one. Leeds may also rotate its squad, which could damage its chances to spring the upset.
Prediction: Chelsea 2, Leeds 1
Chelsea vs Leeds channel, start time, streaming
- When: Wednesday, Sept. 9
- Where: Stamford Bridge (London, England)
- Time: 3 p.m. ET
- Channel/streaming: Paramount+ (WATCH HERE)
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