- The Chelsea vs Tottenham match will be played at Stamford Bridge on Thursday night at 10 PM EAT.
- Chelsea have dominated the last three matches, with the most recent being a dramatic 3-4 comeback win at Tottenham.
- Chelsea are seeking three points to secure their place in the top four, while a win for Spurs will see them leapfrog Manchester United into 13th place.
Two weeks ago after facing Arsenal in the London Derby, Chelsea are set for another intense London rivalry against Tottenham Hotspur on Thursday night at Stamford Bridge.
Despite the Blues falling 0-1 to Arsenal before the international break, their hopes of finishing in the top four remain intact as they currently sit in fourth place with 49 points, eight points behind Nottingham Forest.
A win on Thursday at home would give them a four-point advantage over Manchester City, who trail them in fifth with 48 points, while both Newcastle and Brighton are tied in sixth with 47 points each.
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With the top-four race still wide open, Chelsea are determined to secure crucial points and guarantee their place in next season’s Champions League after missing out this year.
However, in their last five Premier League matches, Chelsea have been in poor form, earning just six points from a 4-0 victory over Southampton and a narrow 1-0 win against Leicester.
Meanwhile, Tottenham head into the match with the weight of needing a victory to regain momentum in the Premier League after suffering a 2-0 defeat to Fulham in another West London Derby before the international break.
This result extended their winless streak to three matches, leaving them in 14th place with 34 points.
Having endured 15 defeats this season, Ange Postecoglou’s position as Spurs manager is worrying, and a loss to Chelsea could see them fall further down the table.
However, they have an opportunity to redeem themselves and potentially leapfrog Manchester United, who were beaten 1-0 by Nottingham Forest on Tuesday night.
What time does the Chelsea vs Tottenham Hotspur match start?
The Chelsea vs Tottenham Hotspur match will kick off at 10 PM East Africa Time (EAT) at Stamford Bridge.
Chelsea vs Tottenham Team News
Cole Palmer, Noni Madueke, and Nicholas Jackson all returned to training last week after recovering from various injuries and may be available for selection on Thursday night.
However, Marc Guiu and rising star Omari Kellyman, both suffering from hamstring injuries, will remain unavailable, as will Mykhaylo Mudryk, who is serving a suspension.
Tottenham may have some positive news as Dejan Kulusevski, Kevin Danso, and Richarlison are all expected to be assessed ahead of kick-off, with the possibility of their return.
Unfortunately, Radu Dragusin will miss the match due to a season-ending ACL injury.
Possible Starting Lineups
Chelsea: Sanchez, James, Fofana, Colwill, Cucurella, Caicedo, Fernandez, Madueke, Palmer, Neto, Jackson.
Tottenham: Vicario, Spence, Van de Ven, Romero, Udogie, Bentancur, Bergwijn, Sarr, Tel, Solanke, Son.
Chelsea vs Tottenham Head-to-Head
In the last six encounters since 2022, Spurs have only managed to edge out Chelsea once, with both teams sharing the spoils once. In the most recent three consecutive meetings, Chelsea have emerged victorious.
- Chelsea: 4
- Tottenham Hotspur: 1
- Draw: 1
Chelsea vs Tottenham Current Form (All Competitions)
- Chelsea: LWWWWL
- Tottenham: WLLDWL
The most recent match between these two saw Chelsea come from two goals down to draw 3-3 at Tottenham Stadium in December last year.
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Chelsea vs Tottenham Prediction
Having been defeated three times in a row by Chelsea, Spurs and manager Ange Postecoglou will be eager to break this losing streak to avoid becoming the first team to be beaten four times in a row by the Blues.
Tottenham will be fighting hard for a victory, not just a point.
Meanwhile, Chelsea are desperate to secure a top-four finish this season after missing out last year.
A loss in the previous Derby against Arsenal has only added to their determination to improve and with key players like Palmer potentially back in action, we could witness a thrilling encounter filled with goals.
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