Tottenham vs Chelsea: What Can We Expect from Unpredictable Spurs This Time?

Super Sunday in the Premier League, and the icing on the cake will be the London derby between Tottenham and Chelsea

Tottenham: A Rollercoaster of Form

No team embodies inconsistency quite like Tottenham, and their fans know it all too well. On their day, Spurs can beat anyone—but highs are frequently followed by disappointing lows.

Their emphatic 4-0 victory over Manchester City recently reverberated across European football. However, that triumph came directly after an embarrassing home loss to newly promoted Ipswich—the first team to fall to them this season.

Just as hope was reignited in Manchester, reality struck back. Spurs followed up with a 1-1 home draw against Fulham and stumbled again on Thursday, despite dominating possession but falling short in most other aspects.

Now, Spurs face a challenging trio of fixtures against Chelsea, Southampton, and Liverpool. If history is any guide, Tottenham might just defeat Chelsea and the league leaders but slip up against Southampton.

Spurs have managed just one win in their last 11 Premier League games against Chelsea, with two draws and eight losses.

Chelsea: The Blues Are Back

Chelsea appear to have turned a corner under manager Enzo Maresca. On Wednesday, they dismantled Southampton 5-1 at St. Mary’s, with Jadon Sancho scoring his first goal in a Chelsea shirt and four other players joining him on the scoresheet.

Playing nearly an hour against 10 men and the league’s most fragile defense certainly helped, but the performance underscored Chelsea’s progress under Maresca’s guidance. The away fans’ chants of “We’ve got our Chelsea back” echoed through the stadium, a testament to their rising confidence.

Maresca’s ability to manage resources was evident as he subbed off Cole Palmer and Moises Caicedo before full time, having already made seven changes to the starting lineup. This rotation leaves Chelsea fresh and fully prepared for Sunday’s capital derby. Chelsea boast an impressive record at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, winning five of their seven visits in all competitions (D1, L1).

A Battle of Contrasts in London

With Tottenham’s volatility and Chelsea’s growing momentum, this London derby promises to be anything but predictable. Will Spurs’ inconsistency strike again, or can Chelsea’s revival continue unimpeded?

Stay tuned for a clash that could redefine the trajectory of both teams’ seasons.

Team Updates: Tottenham vs Chelsea

Tottenham

Spurs will be without Ben Davies, who picked up a hamstring injury during Thursday's loss to Bournemouth. Cristian Romero, sidelined for four games with a toe injury, is back in training and could be rushed into action to fill defensive gaps.

Wilson Odobert, Richarlison, Micky van der Ven, and Guglielmo Vicario remain unavailable for the long term, while Rodrigo Bentancur continues to serve his suspension.

Chelsea

Chelsea winger Mykhailo Mudryk is ruled out due to illness. Defenders Reece James and Wesley Fofana are also absent, both nursing hamstring injuries.

Spurs thrive in London derbies

Tottenham have only one victory in their last six matches across all competitions (D2, L3). Defensive struggles persist, with just one clean sheet in their last 22 Premier League home games. They’ve conceded the opening goal in 13 of their 16 league matches at home in 2024.

However, Spurs thrive in London derbies under Ange Postecoglou, with five of their six wins in such fixtures coming at home.

A clash of contrasting fortunes

Chelsea are on a seven-game unbeaten streak in all competitions, with four consecutive wins. They’ve lost only one of their last 11 top-flight London derbies (W7, D3). Enzo Fernandez has been in sparkling form, providing seven assists in all competitions, including six in his last five matches. Nicolas Jackson has an excellent record against Tottenham, with four goals in two league appearances, including a hat-trick in this fixture last season.

A clash of contrasting fortunes awaits at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, with Spurs looking to bounce back from recent struggles and Chelsea aiming to extend their hot streak.

Betting Tip

Tottenham have found the net in 22 of their last 24 home matches. The Blues lead the Premier League scoring charts, netting 31 goals in 14 games, and have tallied 57 goals in 22 matches across all competitions this season.

*We're backing both teams to score at odds of 1.76 with Betsson (5 units).
*For those seeking more adventurous odds, the 3.41 offered by 1win (3 units) on a Tottenham victory might sound tempting. It would be classic Tottenham to bounce back with a big performance on Sunday.