Chelsea vs Tottenham: Preview and Prediction
Chelsea and Tottenham are set to face off at Stamford Bridge on Thursday, April 3, 2025. That’s when the final match of Gameweek 30 of the Premier League season takes place. Both teams will be looking to get back on the winning track after a few—well, let’s say—disappointing weeks.
Chelsea’s Form
Chelsea started the season on fire, but since the end of last year, they’ve been all over the place. Despite their domestic struggles, they’re still in the top four and doing well in the Europa Conference League. Enzo Maresca’s side has won just five of their last 15 league matches, but they have shown a lot of resilience at home. In fact, they’ve won their last four games at Stamford Bridge—two of them with clean sheets. The Blues will be counting on some key players to boost their attack: Nicolas Jackson, Madueke and Cole Palmer are all back from injury and ready to go. That’s a significant boost to Chelsea’s firepower.
Tottenham’s Struggles
Tottenham Hotspur’s season hasn’t gone as planned. They’re 14th in the Premier League right now, and Ange Postecoglou’s men have been winless in their last three league games. They’ve struggled defensively all season, and their hopes for European qualification are riding on winning the Europa League. Despite all that, Spurs are still a threat in attack. Son Heung-min and Brennan Johnson are leading the charge.
Key Stats
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Chelsea have lost just one of their last 12 Premier League matches against Tottenham (W9 D2), including three consecutive wins by an aggregate score of 10-4.
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Tottenham have won just one of the previous 12 Premier League meetings with the Blues.
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Nicolas Jackson has four Premier League goals against Spurs, his joint-most against any opponent.
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Chelsea have scored exactly two goals in five of their last six home matches against Tottenham.
Probable Lineups
Chelsea (4-2-3-1): Sanchez; James, Fofana, Colwill, Cucurella; Caicedo, Enzo Fernandez; Neto, Palmer, Sancho; Jackson.
Tottenham (4-3-3): Vicario; Porro, Romero, van de Ven, Spence; Sarr, Bentancur, Maddison; Johnson, Solanke, Son.
Player to Watch: Nicolas Jackson
Nicolas Jackson returns just in time for this big match. He loves playing in London derbies—and it shows. He’s scored four goals against Tottenham, making them his favorite opponent. His ability to exploit those defensive weaknesses could be the difference-maker. Among players with at least 20 Premier League goals, Jackson has scored nearly half of his goals in London derbies. That’s a testament to his prowess in high-pressure matches.
Chelsea vs Tottenham Prediction
Chelsea are the favorite going into this one, thanks to their home form and historical dominance over Tottenham. While Spurs may be able to pose an attacking challenge, their defensive vulnerabilities could be exactly what Chelsea’s returning attackers exploit. Expect a real barnburner of a game, with both teams scoring.
Chelsea 2-1 Tottenham Hotspur
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