Chelsea vs Tottenham Prediction
🔊 Can Chelsea hold on to their spot in the Premier League's top four? To do so, they need to secure a victory against Tottenham at Stamford Bridge. Otherwise, one of their three chasers might overtake the Blues. Tottenham, on the other hand, don't share these ambitions. However, they can still salvage their season by winning the Europa League, which might affect their motivation in the Premier League. Nevertheless, we'll explore various scenarios to make an insightful prediction.
Head-to-Head
In the span of 45 head-to-head matches, Chelsea hold the upper hand with a 53% win rate. They have emerged victorious in the last three meetings, including a thrilling 4-3 win in the first round. The "Blues" were trailing by two goals but then netted four consecutive times. In stoppage time, Spurs managed to narrow the deficit to just one goal. Notably, in 16 of the last 17 encounters at Stamford Bridge, the hosts have scored at least two goals. Therefore, it's worth considering Chelsea to score over 1.5 goals.
H2H Stats Matches and Previous Teams Results
Chelsea Team Overview
Nicolas Jackson is sidelined with an injury, and Cole Palmer is out of form. This duo had been tearing apart any defense, but now the team faces significant issues up front. The slump began after the Conference League group stage. In the playoffs, Maresca's side already overcame Copenhagen. However, despite their superior class, they won each of the two matches by just a single goal. Their series of underwhelming performances was interrupted by matches against the tournament's underdogs. While Chelsea thrashed Southampton (4-0), Leicester managed to score only once (1-0). In the last round, they faced off against Arsenal, where neither team created many chances. Nevertheless, the "Blues" came away empty-handed (0-1). It's worth noting that Jackson's condition remains uncertain. He might have recovered in time, though it's unlikely we'll see the forward starting. Additionally, Palmer and Madueke are now in the treatment room.
Match Results: Chelsea
Tottenham Hotspur Team Overview
Tottenham have been plagued by injuries this season. Currently, only Dragusin, Kulusevski, Richarlison, and Danso remain sidelined. Despite this, their Premier League results have been underwhelming. Postecoglou continues to shuffle the squad, which might be preventing them from reaching their previous high standards. Over the last three matches, Spurs have managed to secure just one point. In the closing stages against Manchester City, they had a chance to equalize but were unlucky in the final third (0-1). However, in the clash with Bournemouth, they managed to level the score six minutes before full-time (2-2). In the last round, they failed to score against Fulham (0-2) in what was a fairly even contest. Meanwhile, Tottenham advanced past AZ in the Europa League Round of 16, winning by a narrow margin on aggregate (3-2). Up next is Eintracht, and they have a strong chance of reaching the final.
Match Results: Tottenham Hotspur
🟨 Referee and Yellow Cards
The main referee for this fixture is Craig Pawson, who has officiated 17 Premier League matches this season. In the Tottenham vs. Nottingham Forest clash, he handed out seven yellow cards and one red. On average, he issues 4.24 cautions per game.
Chelsea lead in yellow cards this season (2.8 compared to 2). Tottenham have received no more than two yellow cards in 9 of their last 10 away games. In this context, it might be wise to consider that Chelsea won't lose in terms of yellow cards.
⚽️ Goals Prediction
Chelsea's slump has affected their scoring ability, with the team netting no more than two goals in 9 of their last 10 matches. Tottenham's defense isn't particularly reliable, although they've conceded less since most of their injured players returned. However, they only scored against Bournemouth in a stretch of three Premier League games. Thus, a bet on total goals under 3.5 seems likely to pay off.
🚩 Corners Prediction
Both teams enter the match with a trend of low corner counts. In 10 of Chelsea's last 11 matches, there have been no more than 11 corners. The same pattern is observed in six consecutive games for Tottenham. Therefore, we suggest betting on total corners under 11.5.
Editor's Prediction
Chelsea are the favorites for the upcoming clash. While they might not outperform Tottenham in terms of gameplay, they hold the edge in motivation. The Spurs can only salvage their season and save their manager from dismissal by triumphing in the Europa League. Thus, we suggest a potential scoreline of 2-1.
In their first-round encounter, both teams delivered an exceptionally high-scoring match. However, don't expect a repeat performance this time, as neither side is in top form currently. Over a stretch of nine matches, Chelsea only managed to score four goals against Southampton; in all other games, they netted fewer than that. Therefore, our key betting suggestion is total goals under 3.5.
Betting Tips: Chelsea - Tottenham Hotspur
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