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London rivals Chelsea and Tottenham meet at the Accor Stadium in Sydney for a friendly on Saturday morning in preparation for the new Premier League season.
The Blues played their first game under Xabi Alonso against Western Sydney Wanderers, winning a thriller 6-4.
Meanwhile, Spurs have already beaten MK Dons and Auckland FC in pre-season, and most recently triumphed on penalties against Sydney FC.
Read our prediction, preview and betting tips for the game below, and make sure to check out our today's betting tips page for more of our expert predictions.
Chelsea vs. Tottenham key stats
- Chelsea won just once in the final five games last season (D1, L3).
- Spurs are on a four-match winning streak in all competitions.
- Chelsea have won the last six H2Hs.
Chelsea vs. Tottenham preview: Spurs to end Blues' streak?
Chelsea vs Tottenham — Tale of the Tape
| Chelsea | vs | Tottenham |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | Position | 17th |
| 52 | Points | 41 |
| 58 | Goals For | 48 |
| 52 | Goals Against | 57 |
| 9 | Clean Sheets | 9 |
After Enzo Maresca and Liam Rosenior left last season, Alonso is now the man to take charge at Chelsea.
The Spaniard won his first match against Western Sydney Wanderers, but Tottenham should provide a greater test.
It is good preparation though for the new campaign, where the Blues will aim to improve on their disappointing 10th-place finish and bring some silverware to Stamford Bridge, after losing the FA Cup final 1-0 to Manchester City.
Plenty of players are missing from the squad due to their involvement in the World Cup, but Estevao has joined the group, while new signing Marco Palestra could also get more minutes.
Tottenham are further ahead in pre-season, having played and won all three friendlies so far.
They will need to take some confidence into the league campaign, having finished 17th back-to-back.
Roberto De Zerbi took charge at the end of last term, and he is still learning about his squad.
He has been heavily backed with the club breaking their transfer record twice to sign Mateus Fernandes and Sandro Tonali, while former Brighton and Hove Albion defender Jan Paul van Hecke has also joined up with the squad.
Chelsea vs. Tottenham form guide & betting tips
| Chelsea | vs | Tottenham |
|---|---|---|
DLWLW |
Form | LWWWW |
| 10 | Goals For | 6 |
| 9 | Goals Against | 3 |
W |
Friendlies | WWW |
Whispers predicts: Chelsea 1-1 Tottenham
Chelsea are 122/100 (2.22) favourites to win, but given Tottenham's higher fitness levels by being further ahead in pre-season, we are backing a Draw at 57/20 (3.85).
Spurs have conceded just once in pre-season so far but only scored four times themselves in three matches, so Under 2.5 goals at 8/5 (2.60) could also be worth a shot.
In terms of potential goalscorers, Joao Pedro came off the bench to score a nine-minute hat-trick for Chelsea last time out, and so Joao Pedro to score anytime at 6/4 (2.50) also appeals.
Overall, we are predicting a 1-1 draw, which is available at 15/2 (8.50).
> Joao Pedro to score anytime at 6/4 (2.50) | Likelihood: Possible
> Under 2.5 goals at 8/5 (2.60) | Likelihood: Possible
> Draw at 57/20 (3.85) | Likelihood: Outsider