Thursday night's only action in the Premier League sees Tottenham Hotspur make the short trip to Stamford Bridge to face Chelsea, and we're bringing you all our tips and predictions for the game.
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Chelsea vs Tottenham prediction: More bookings for the Blues?
Key Stats
- Chelsea are picking up an average of 2.72 yellow cards per game in the Premier League this season.
- Chelsea have won each of their last three meetings with Tottenham in the Premier League.
- Both teams have scored in 71% of Chelsea's home games in the league this season.
- 59% of Tottenham's outings in the Premier League this season have ended with both teams scoring.
Correct score prediction: Chelsea 2-1 Tottenham
Enzo Maresca's side score an average of 1.93 goals per home game in the Premier League but have only kept clean sheets in 21% of their matches at Stamford Bridge, which is why we're backing Chelsea to come away with a 2-1 victory on Thursday night.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Chelsea the clear favourite
- HOME: 4/6 (1.67) – 60%
- DRAW: 15/4 (4.75) – 21.1%
- AWAY: 37/10 (4.70) – 21.3%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Chelsea are the expected winner of this game with a probability of 60% and we tend to agree with the bookmakers on this prediction.
You can find all our predictions for today's games on our football betting tips page.
Most recent H2Hs: Chelsea lead
Thursday's hosts have won three, drawn one and lost one of their last five head-to-heads with Tottenham, all of which have been contested in the Premier League. Chelsea claimed a 4-3 victory at Spurs back in December.
England Premier League 08/12/24
Tottenham
Chelsea
England Premier League 02/05/24
Chelsea
Tottenham
England Premier League 23/02/24
Chelsea
Tottenham
England Premier League 06/11/23
Tottenham
Chelsea
England Premier League 26/02/23
Tottenham
Chelsea
Chelsea preview: Didn't create enough at the Emirates
Chelsea's xG total at the Emirates was their lowest in any game under Enzo Maresca (0.35), with the game against Arsenal last time out being his 43rd match in charge.
A solitary goal from Mikel Merino proved enough for the home side to claim all three points against a Chelsea side that simply weren't effective enough in the final third.
Omari Kellyman has been ruled out of Thursday's clash with Tottenham but Cole Palmer, Marc Paz, Chukwunonso Madueke and Nicolas Jackson are all expected to return to the squad following injury.
Predicted lineup: Sanchez (GK), Cucurella, James, Badiashile, Fofana, Colwill, Fernandez, Caicedo, Nkunku, Sancho & Neto
England Premier League 13/04/25
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Ipswich
2
Chelsea
2
UEFA Conference League 10/04/25
W
Legia Warsaw
0
Chelsea
3
England Premier League 06/04/25
D
Brentford
0
Chelsea
0
England Premier League 03/04/25
W
Tottenham
0
Chelsea
1
England Premier League 16/03/25
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Arsenal
1
Chelsea
0
Tottenham preview: Undone late on at Craven Cottage
Spurs had already lost seven times on the road before their trip to Craven Cottage, so it wasn't much of a surprise to see Ange Postecoglou's side slip to yet another defeat.
Fulham scored twice late on in the second half to secure all three points against a Tottenham side that had started the game with the likes of Lucas Bergvall, Son Heung-Min and James Maddison all on the bench.
Radu Dragusin isn't available for selection but Dejan Kulusevski, Kevin Danso, Lucas Bergvall and Richarlison are all hoping to make it back from injury or illness in time to face Chelsea.
Predicted lineup: Vicario (GK), Davies, Romero, Spence, Udogie, Bentancur, Bissouma, Gray, Solanke, Johnson & Tel
England Premier League 13/04/25
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Wolverhampton
4
Tottenham
2
UEFA Europa League 10/04/25
D
Eintracht Frankfurt
1
Tottenham
1
England Premier League 06/04/25
W
Southampton
1
Tottenham
3
England Premier League 03/04/25
L
Chelsea
1
Tottenham
0
England Premier League 16/03/25
L
Fulham
2
Tottenham
0
Player to watch: Enzo Fernandes
Enzo Fernandes has been one of Chelsea's most in-form players of late and we're excited to see how he performs on Thursday night against Tottenham.
Fernandez is the only player to create five or more chances in four games in the Premier League this season and the former Benfica midfielder has chipped in with four goals and five assists in the 2024/25 campaign.
Chelsea's Argentine international is in good form
With Chelsea lacking creativity last time out against Arsenal, there is even more pressure on the likes of Fernandes to create more goalscoring opportunities, though, Cole Palmer is set to return to the side.