Stamford Bridge will come alive on Saturday night when Chelsea host Tottenham in a heated Premier League London derby. This fixture always brings energy, passion, and goals, and both sides badly need a big result to lift their season.
Chelsea comes into this game after a mixed run of results. They showed real attacking promise in their 4-3 EFL Cup win over Wolves, where their young stars delivered despite a red card for Liam Delap. But in the league, they slipped up at home against Sunderland, losing 2-1, their third defeat in five Premier League games. Maresca’s side sits mid-table, still searching for rhythm and consistency.
Tottenham also suffered cup disappointment, crashing out of the EFL Cup after a 2-0 defeat to Newcastle. Two-headed goals punished their defensive lapses, undoing the momentum they built with a 3-1 win away to Everton days earlier. That victory was their fifth in the Premier League, but overall, they’ve won just once in their last five across all competitions.Despite sitting third in the league, Tottenham’s home form has been poor, with just one win in their last seven at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Chelsea, on the other hand, are starting to look more dangerous away from home, winning three straight before that Sunderland setback.
This derby often favors the Blues. Chelsea are unbeaten in 42 of their last 50 league meetings with Spurs and have won four in a row in all competitions. Tottenham will need a near-perfect performance to change that story.
Chelsea vs Tottenham: Key Stats
📊 Head-to-head: Spurs 56 wins, Chelsea 81 wins, 42 draws
📊 Tottenham: 1 win in last 7 home league games
📊 Tottenham: Unbeaten in 9 of last 11 in all competitions
📊 Over 2.5 goals in Tottenham’s last 3 league matches
📊 Chelsea: Scored in 14 straight away games in all competitions
Predicted Lineups
Tottenham (4-2-3-1)⚪ Vicario; Porro, Danso, Van de Ven, Spence; Bentancur, Palhinha; Kudus, Bergvall, Simons; Kolo Muani
Chelsea (4-2-3-1)🔵 Sanchez; James, Fofana, Chalobah, Cucurella; Fernandez, Caicedo; Neto, Santos, Garnacho; Pedro
Players and Matchups to Watch
🔹 Andrey Santos – Young, energetic, and fearless — could be key in breaking lines.
🔹 Mohammed Kudus – Spurs’ creative spark, always ready to take on defenders.
🔹 Randal Kolo Muani – Pacey and clinical, a real threat in open play.
Odds Market on MSport
💵 Draw: 3.70
💵 Chelsea to win: 2.62
💵 Over 2.5 Goals: 1.74
Chelsea have the edge in history and midfield quality, but Tottenham will fight hard to defend home pride. Expect an open, fast-paced derby with both sides creating plenty of chances.
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