The Premier League clash between Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur is set to be a significant encounter, particularly for Chelsea as they strive to secure a top-four finish. Currently, Chelsea boasts a strong home record, having won four of their last five matches at Stamford Bridge . This momentum is critical as they face a Tottenham side that has struggled this season, currently positioned in 14th place after recent defeats. Historical statistics favor Chelsea, who have accumulated 36 wins against Tottenham and scored 120 goals in their encounters .
The Blues will continue their hunt for Champions League qualification and know victory will be enough to see them finish this round of midweek fixtures in the top four. Chelsea have won four of their last five outings but are operating some way below their ceiling, something Spurs will be aiming to take advantage of at Stamford Bridge.
Tottenham are also struggling for form at present as pressure continues to mount on Ange Postecoglou. Winning the Europa League is the only saving grace for the Lilywhites this season having been cut massively adrift of continental qualification in the Premier League. They have failed to win any of their past three domestic encounters and are languishing in the bottom half.
The chase for a Champions League place is tighter than ever this season. Chelsea will want to return to the top European club competition after missing out this season. They still have hopes of winning the Conference League this season. They have a tough run-in, especially the last four games of the season so will want to pile up as many points as possible before facing the likes of Liverpool, Newcastle, Manchester United and Nottingham Forest.
Chelsea possible starting lineup: Sanchez; James, Fofana, Colwill, Cucurella; Caicedo, Fernandez; Neto, Palmer, Sancho; Jackson
Tottenham Hotspur possible starting lineup: Vicario; Porro, Romero, Van de Ven, Spence; Sarr, Bentancur, Maddison; Johnson, Solanke, Son
Predictions indicate a favorable outcome for Chelsea, with Opta Analyst estimating a 56.4% chance of victory . Factors contributing to this prediction include Tottenham's poor away form—having lost eight times on the road this season—and the absence of key players such as Dejan Kulusevski and Kevin Danso due to injury . In contrast, Chelsea welcomes back pivotal figures like Cole Palmer and Nicolas Jackson, enhancing their competitive edge heading into the match.
While specific live stream options have not been disclosed in most previews, it is noted that the match will be available on platforms such as Sky Sports Main Event and Peacock in the United States. As both teams prepare for this critical fixture, fans can anticipate an intense matchup characterized by historical rivalries and current form dynamics shaping its outcome.
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