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Last updated: Wed 26 Aug 2026 08:54
Chelsea host Luton in an EFL Cup clash where both sides have shown attacking prowess. Chelsea, managed by Xabi Alonso, have won their last two matches, scoring 19 goals in their previous seven games. Luton are high-scoring under Jack Wilshere and have lost just once in 19 fixtures, netting in nearly every match. Recent trends suggest a high-scoring encounter, with Chelsea favorites for the win. Predicted lineups and key injuries are noted, with 'Chelsea win & over 3.5 goals' highlighted as the top bet.
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  • Chelsea beat Fulham 3-2 on Monday
  • Luton have scored 9 goals in 3 matches
  • A high-scoring EFL Cup home win is predicted
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Chelsea have seen over 3.5 goals in their last 3 games (Getty)
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Chelsea have shown their class under Xabi Alonso recently and Luton get amongst the goals. The Blues can seal a high-scoring EFL Cup victory over the Hatters. 

2 Chelsea Wins in a Row


  • Chelsea have won their last 2 matches.
  • Chelsea have seen over 3.5 goals in their last 3 games.
  • Luton have seen over 3.5 goals in 2 consecutive matches. 

H2H - Blues on Top


Chelsea have a 21-14 advantage against Luton, alongside 12 draws.

Chelsea Looking Good Under Alonso


Chelsea have hit good form recently, winning four of their previous seven games in all competitions. The west London side have scored 19 goals in that run.

The Blues ended pre-season in good form and won two of their final three matches. A 3-0 win against AC Milan and 3-1 home victory ovr Real Sociedad came either side of a 3-3 draw with Johor Darul Ta'zim.

Xabi Alonso’s side started the 2026/27 season with a 3-2 away win against Fulham in the Premier League. Chelsea had 2.24 XG and Joao Pedro, Morgan Rogers and Cole Palmer found the net. 

Luton Are Very High-Scoring


Jack Wilshere’s Luton are in decent form and have lost just once in their last 19 fixtures. The League One outfit have scored at least once in 18 of those games.

The Hatters started the new season with a three-match unbeaten run. This streak began with a 3-0 EFL Cup triumph at Gillingham.

Luton followed that win with a 4-3 League One victory at Reading. Jack Marriott scored a first-half hat-trick and the Hatters had 1.77 XG.

Wilshere’s side played out a 2-2 draw against Notts Forest on Saturday. Luton led twice through Nakhi Wells and Callum Marshall and couldn’t hold out for the win. 

Predicted Starting Lineups & Team News


Chelsea (3-4-2-1): Mike Penders; Wesley Fofana, Maxence Lacroix, Jorrel Hato; Geovany Quenda, Moises Caicedo, Valentin Barco, Pep Chavarria; Estevao, Jamie Gittens; Danny Welbeck

Midfielder Jordan Henderson, forward Emmanuel Emegha and defender Mamadou Sarr are ruled out due to injury. 

Moises Caicedo and Marco Palestra could return after missing the Fulham match. Xabi Alonso explained that the pair were left out as a precaution and said, "They were not ready to play tonight. We go week-by-week, but they were not ready for tonight.”

Luton (4-1-4-1): James Shea; Isaiah Jones, Mads Andersen, George Johnston, Kal Naismith; Liam Walsh; Jake Richards, Jordan Clark, Kasey Palmer, Emilio Lawrence; Nakhi Wells

Midfielder Jayden Luker and winger Shayden Morris are injured and unavailable. 

Verdict

Chelsea have played on the front foot recently and know how to score goals. Luton are also high-scoring and a Blues EFL Cup home win with over 3.5 goals is the best bet.

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Football Writer • 10+ Years Of Experience, Football Betting Analyst

Alex was born in London and studied at Swansea University in Wales. He used to work as a teacher in London but changed a few years ago to work as a full-time sports writer. Mostly enjoys watching and writing about football, cricket, golf, rugby and tennis.

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