The match between Chelsea and Middlesbrough, scheduled on January 24.

Chelsea will need a significant effort to turn the tide against Middlesbrough and advance to the Carabao Cup final. They suffered a minimal defeat in the first leg, but a recent victory against Fulham serves as a significant motivator.

Middlesbrough is currently going through a tough period, drawing in their recent match against Rotherham United. Despite the challenge, they will face at Stamford Bridge, the advantage from the first leg might enable them to take a proactive approach, opting for a defensive counter-attacking strategy.

Despite missing key players, Chelsea is still considered the favorite to win. Middlesbrough will have to contend with the pressure and diverse attacking capabilities of the home team.

Expected line-ups:

Chelsea (4-2-3-1): Petrovic; Gusto, Silva, Disasi, Colwill; Caicedo, Enzo; Sterling, Gallagher, Palmer; Broja

Middlesbrough (3-4-2-1): Glover; Engel, Dael Fry, van den Berg; Howson, Barlaser, Bangura, Isaiah Jones; Crooks, Hackney; Lath