Cardiff City is set to host Chelsea in the EFL Cup quarter-final at the Cardiff City Stadium, with the Bluebirds looking to cause an upset against the Premier League side. Brian Barry-Murphy has transformed the atmosphere at Cardiff City following their relegation from the Championship last season. The Bluebirds' last-gasp thrilling 4-3 victory over Doncaster Rovers at the weekend put them four points clear at the top of the table in League One. Chelsea, on the other hand, has drifted away from the title race and now sits eight points adrift of table toppers Arsenal. The Blues did end their four-match winless run of form at the weekend by easing to a comfortable 2-0 win against Everton at Stamford Bridge. The head-to-head record between the two sides favors Chelsea, with the Blues having won five successive matches against the Bluebirds since a League Cup defeat in October 1986. Cardiff City's form guide shows a thrilling 4-3 win over Doncaster Rovers, while Chelsea's last five matches include a 2-0 win over Everton and a 2-1 loss to Atalanta in the UEFA Champions League. The EFL Cup quarter-final match is set to be an exciting clash, with Cardiff City looking to spring an upset against the Premier League side. Brian Barry-Murphy is renowned for his possession-based football, but it will be interesting to see how he adapts against top-flight opposition. Enzo Maresca is likely to rotate his side, given the size of his squad and the fact they are back in the Champions League this year. The score prediction favors Chelsea, with a predicted score of 1-3. The Bluebirds will be looking to cause an upset, but it will be a tough task against the Premier League side. The match is set to be a thrilling encounter, with both sides looking to advance to the next round of the EFL Cup. Cardiff City's league form suggests a 'cupset' isn't completely out of the equation, but Chelsea's quality and experience may prove too much for the Bluebirds. The EFL Cup quarter-final match between Cardiff City and Chelsea is set to be an exciting clash, with both sides looking to advance to the next round.