It’s the famed North vs West match-up again as Tottenham faces Chelsea in the English League on Sunday, the 8th. Arguably one of the easiest fixtures for the Blues, the Enzo Maresca army would be anxious for another three points.
Read about how these two teams have fared historically against one another and useful betting tips for Nigerian bettors in this review.
Tottenham – Chelsea Head-to-Head Analysis
Chelsea has only had it easier against fewer opponents than Tottenham in the English Premier League. The London Blues have always dominated Spurs regardless of wherever they play. Read more about the Blues’ dominance in the subsections below.
| General Details | Tottenham Lineup (Predicted) | Chelsea Lineup (Predicted) |
|---|---|---|
| Date: 08/12/2024 Time: 17:30 Stadium: Tottenham Hotspurs Stadium Where to watch: SuperSport 203 | Fraser Forster Pedro Porro, Radu Dragusin, Ben Davies, Destiny Udogie. Pape Matar Sarr, Yves Bissouma, James Maddison. Brennan Johnson, Heung-min Son, Timo Werner. | Filip Jorgensen. Malo Gusto, Axel Disasi, Levi Colwill, Marc Cucurella. Enzo Fernandez, Moises Caicedo, Cole Palmer. Noni Madueke, Nicolas Jackson, Pedro Neto. |
Historic Performances
Chelsea has a 56.9% win rate against Tottenham in the English Premier League. The Blues do not have it this good against many opponents in the competition. Tottenham have only managed 8 wins out of a possible 58 against the West London giants, drawing 17 of such games.
As you would expect, Chelsea dominated on both home and away grounds against Spurs. Following their emphatic win last season at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, they will be looking to dominate again. Read more about their latest matches below.
Recent Encounters
In the most recent fixture between Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea, the latter won by two goals to nil at the bridge. A similar tie like this upcoming one at the Spurs Stadium last season was eventful, in which Tottenham received two Red cards and ended up losing by four goals to one.
Ange Postecoglou and his team will be looking to avoid a repetition of the misfortune from last season. However, will they contain the sizzling display of Enzo Maresca’s Blues? We’d find out come Sunday.
Key Factors Influencing the Match
Understanding the Tottenham vs Chelsea fixture by reading past results gives a clear view of how these teams fare against one another. Nonetheless, looking outside the box towards other factors, including team and player forms and home advantage, is important.
Previous Match
Tottenham shockingly drew their last game against Fulham. As things stand, Tottenham haven’t won in three straight Premier League games. It is high time Postecoglou made some redefining changes to get positive results.
However, going against a dominant team like Chelsea now would sink them further.
On the other hand, Chelsea didn’t lose in their last three games. They won emphatically against Aston Villa last weekend, scoring three goals, with Cole Palmer and Enzo Fernández contributing.
Players
As established, Tottenham needs to improve as a team and individual player unit. Their star man, Heung Min Son, has been below average this season, with the likes of Brendan Johnson and James Maddison stepping up to fill the gap. Unfortunately, their contributions have not been enough, as Spurs have lost five games already this season.
On the other hand, Chelsea has been unexpectedly fantastic in front of goal and defense this season. The highest-scoring players on the team are Cole Palmer and Nicolas Jackson, who have both contributed eight goals. These two players are also the best assist givers in the team, with six and three each. Chelsea have also managed to only concede 14 goals so far this season, the same number as Tottenham.
Home Advantage
The Tottenham Hotspur Stadium has entertained a few half-arsed performances from the home side. Spurs have recorded three losses in six at home this season. Considering Chelsea has been ever-dominant, regardless of location, you may expect some pronounced beating from the Blues on Sunday. Chelsea will be looking to add another win to get close enough to the league leaders, Liverpool.
Betting Tips
We have been able to derive the following betting tips for Nigerian bettors from our analysis of the upcoming match between Tottenham and Chelsea:
Betting Odds
Below are the odds on average that popular bookmakers in Nigeria have given the two teams facing off against one another:
Tottenham to Win – 2.72 | Draw – 3.84 | Chelsea to Win – 2.43
The odds above depict a very close match, contrary to our predictions. We envisage total dominance from the Blue simply based on the current form of both teams. Thus, you can bank on our prediction for Chelsea to win. Most definitely, the home team, that is Tottenham, would concede too. However, remember nothing is assured in betting, so gamble responsibly.
Final Thoughts on the Match
Chelsea have been strong in front of goal this season. They currently have the most goals in the competition, having scored 31. However, Tottenham entering this fixture in their current state is only a recipe for disaster. So, choose your side and place your bet. Nevertheless, return any time for more analysis and tips like this one. Gamble responsibly always.
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