The defending champions are available at just 1/4 (1.25) with Bet365 to shrug off the disappointment of Wednesday’s Capital One Cup exit and book their place in the fifth round of a competition which now, it would appear, represents the Blues’ only remaining realistic chance of winning silverware this term.

Chelsea ran out as emphatic 5-1 winners when they faced fellow Premier League side Southampton in the last round and that result is, perhaps, indicative of how seriously interim manager Rafael Benitez is treating this competition.
With that in mind, this looks to be an exceptionally tough test for Uwe Rosler’s side and it might be worth backing the Blues in Bet365’s handicap market.

Veteran Blues midfielder Frank Lampard has been in fine form in recent weeks, netting six goals in his last 10 matches and the juicy 5/1 (6.0) on offer from Bet365 for the Chelsea stalwart to open the scoring at the weekend is outstanding value and should be backed accordingly.
BET |
OF THE |
DAY |
BEST BET |
VALUE BET |
Chelsea (-1) at 8/11 (1.72) with Bet365 |
Frank Lampard to score first at 5/1 (6.0) with Bet365 |
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