*Match preview and betting tips provided by SVB Tips
Both teams are eyeing a Champions League spot as the season draws to a close, with Spurs also having the option to qualify via the Europa League. That being said, the pressure is on Chelsea to deliver in this high-stakes London derby.
Chelsea: Unbeaten at Home in 2025
Chelsea started the week in 4th place, with high hopes of securing a spot in the Champions League, but with the race for European qualification intensifying, every point counts. Liverpool, Arsenal, and Nottingham have built a small gap, leaving Chelsea to battle with at least four other teams — Manchester City, Newcastle, Brighton, and Aston Villa — for one of the coveted top 4-5 spots, both of which lead to the Champions League.
Enzo Maresca's side last played on March 16 against North London rivals Arsenal, suffering a narrow 0-1 loss in a lacklustre performance. However, Chelsea boast an impressive home record, winning their last four matches at Stamford Bridge — with two clean sheets. Notably, they remain unbeaten at home in 2025 across all competitions.
Chelsea will be without Mykhaylo Mudryk, Marc Guiu, and Omari Kellyman, while Cole Palmer, Nicolas Jackson, and Noni Madueke are expected to be available for selection.
Tottenham: Struggling in London Derbies
facing a mid-table finish,Tottenham may not be under as much pressure, but they are motivated by pride and the desire to avenge their 3-4 loss to Chelsea earlier this season — a match in which Spurs led 2-0 after just 15 minutes but ultimately fell short.
Under manager Ange Postecoglou, Spurs currently sit 14th in the league with 34 points, trailing the top 10 by 10 points. They’ve struggled in their last three league matches, earning just a single point from a 2-2 draw at home against Bournemouth, having come from 0-2 down.
Tottenham’s struggles have been even more evident in London derbies, where they’ve earned only 10 points in 9 matches and suffered 5 losses. They’ve also been poor away from home, losing 8 out of 14 games. As of now, only Leicester (10) and Southampton (12) — both in relegation danger — have suffered more away defeats.
Radu Drăgușin remains unavailable, while Dejan Kulusevski, Kevin Danso, and Richarlison are nearing returns.
Key Stats and Insights
- Chelsea have won 11 of the last 12 Premier League meetings against Tottenham.
- Chelsea are currently on a 3-match winning streak against Spurs, averaging over 3 goals per match (goal difference of 10-4).
- The last 7 meetings between these two teams in the Premier League have all featured at least 2 goals, with an average of 3.57 goals per game.
Expected Line-ups
Chelsea (4-3-3):
Sanchez; James, Fofana, Colwill, Cucurella; Caicedo, Fernandez; Neto, Palmer, Sancho; Jackson
Tottenham (4-3-3):
Vicario; Porro, Romero, Van de Ven, Spence; Sarr, Bentancur, Maddison; Johnson, Solanke, Son
Betting Suggestions:
- Chelsea to Win: With a strong record at Stamford Bridge, Chelsea look likely to continue their winning streak against Spurs.
- Over 2.5 Goals: Given the high-scoring nature of recent encounters between these teams, expect plenty of goals.
- Both Teams to Score: Tottenham has been involved in several high-scoring games, and their attack, led by Son and Maddison, could find the back of the net.
- Chelsea to Win & Over 2.5 Goals: Combining Chelsea’s home advantage with the likelihood of a high-scoring affair.