Tottenham vs Chelsea kick-off, date & TV info
Date Saturday, November 1
Kick-off 5.30pm
Venue Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London
Competition Premier League
TV Sky Sports Main Event & Sky Sports Premier League
Tottenham and Chelsea had contrasting fortunes in the EFL Cup in midweek as Spurs were knocked out at Newcastle while the Blues booked their spot in the quarter-final with a win at Wolves.
Attention now turns to Premier League matters and Spurs, who started the weekend in third, will be hoping to put their dreadful recent record against London rivals Chelsea firmly behind them at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
Tottenham vs Chelsea betting tips & predictions
Best bet
Both teams to score & over 2.5 goals
Marc Cucurella to be shown a card
Long shot
A red card to be shown in the match
Tottenham vs Chelsea preview
Injuries and inconsistencies have been an early theme in the season of London rivals Tottenham and Chelsea but Spurs have managed matters better in the first quarter of the campaign.
Thomas Frank’s side, despite continually being held back by absentees, started the weekend in third and within five points of leaders Arsenal following last Sunday’s convincing 3-0 win at Everton.
However, Spurs have picked up 13 of their 17 points on their travels and have looked much happier away from the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, where they have been beaten by Aston Villa and Bournemouth and held to a draw by winless Wolves.
A 2-0 defeat at Newcastle on Wednesday quashed their EFL Cup dreams and a record of nine losses in their last 11 clashes with Chelsea may have some Spurs supporters fearing the worst.
But Chelsea are only ninth after as many matches, having won just four times, and last Saturday’s 2-1 loss at home to new boys Sunderland further highlighted that they remain a work in progress following Enzo Maresca’s summer revamp.
The absence of talismanic figure Cole Palmer continues to hurt but ill discipline and a disjointed defence are problems that persist and they have kept only two clean sheets in their last 11 matches.
Chelsea came through a chaotic cup tie at Wolves on Wednesday, triumphing 4-3 despite racing into a 3-0 half-time lead, and that means that both teams to score and over 2.5 goals has been a winning bet in nine of their last 11 matches.
Spurs had recorded back-to-back clean sheets against Monaco and Everton before midweek’s defeat at Newcastle but that was more down to the keeping heroics of Guglielmo Vicario, who may find it tougher keeping out a Chelsea side who have hit 15 goals in their last five matches.
Cucurella collecting cards
Chelsea left-back Marc Cucurella was booked for the fourth time in his last eight matches in Wednesday’s thrilling 4-3 win at Wolves and another booking could come his way as he lines up against the tricky Mohammed Kudus, .
The fiery Spaniard was cautioned on last season’s trip to Tottenham - a 4-3 win - and he will know that he is in for a stern test against Kudus, who has drawn eight fouls in nine league appearances.
London rivals could see red
There has been no love lost in this fixture in recent times and last season’s two league meetings combined to feature a total of 15 cards.
When the teams met at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in the 2023-24 campaign, Spurs saw red cards dished out to Cristian Romero and Destiny Udogie. Chelsea have been ill disciplined this term with five players sent off in their 14 games.
Tottenham vs Chelsea Bet Builder
Both teams to score
Both teams have scored in ten of Chelsea's last 13 matches and the high-scoring trend should continue at Tottenham.
Over 4.5 cards
Four of the last five meetings between these sides have featured five or more cards and it should be another feisty London derby.
Enzo Fernandez to score or assist
Chelsea's World Cup-winning midfielder has four goals and one assists in 13 appearances and remains on penalty duty in Cole Palmer's absence.
Pays out at 6-1 with bet365
Key stats for Tottenham vs Chelsea
♦ Both teams have scored in ten of Chelsea's last 13 matches
♦ There have been 12 goals scored across the last two meetings between these sides at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
♦ Both teams have scored in four of Tottenham's last five league fixtures
♦ Spurs have won just one of their last 13 Premier League games against Chelsea
♦ Only Arsenal (7) and Chelsea (6) have scored more Premier League goals from corners this season than Tottenham's total of five
Tottenham vs Chelsea betting odds
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Tottenham vs Chelseateam news and predicted line-ups
Tottenham
Yves Bissouma, Kota Takai, Dominic Solanke, Radu Dragusin, Dejan Kulusevski, James Maddison, Archie Gray and Ben Davies are out but Cristian Romero, Wilson Odobert and Destiny Udogie are available.
Predicted line-up (4-2-3-1): Vicario; Porro, Romero, Van de Ven, Spence; Bentancur, Palhinha; Kudus, Bergvall, Simons; Kolo Muani.
Subs: Sarr, Johnson, Richarlison, Tel, Scarlett, Odobert, Danso, Udogie.
Chelsea
Cole Palmer, Dario Essugo, Benoit Badiashile and Levi Colwill remain on the treatment table while Liam Delap is suspended.
Predicted line-up (4-2-3-1): Sanchez; James, Acheampong, Chalobah, Cucurella; Santos, Caicedo; Neto, Fernandez, Garnacho; Joao Pedro.
Subs: Fofana, Gittens, Estevao, Guiu, George, Hato, Lavia, Adarabioyo.
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FAQs for Tottenham vs Chelsea
When is Tottenham vs Chelsea in the Premier League?
The London derby will kick off at 5.30pm on Saturday, November 1.
Where is Tottenham vs Chelsea being played?
The match will be played at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London.
Where can I watch Tottenham vs Chelsea?
The crunch Premier League fixture will be shown live on Sky Sports Main Event & Premier League.
What is the match betting for Tottenham vs Chelsea?
Chelsea, having dominated this recent rivalry, are favourites at 6-4 to collect maximum points. Tottenham are 17-10 to make home advantage count, while the draw is a 12-5 chance.
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