Chelsea dropped points in their two Premier League games before the international break and will hope to overcome a poor run of away form with a win against relegation candidates Cardiff City on Sunday afternoon.
A 1-1 draw against Wolves was followed by a 2-0 away defeat to Everton, leaving Chelsea's Champions League qualification hopes through a top-four finish in doubt.
Sixth-placed Chelsea are up against Neil Warnock's 18th-placed side who have proven better at home than away, and they will be fighting for their lives to get valuable points in their bid to escape the drop to the Championship.