Verdict: Draw
Best Odds: 14/5
Bookmaker: Olympusbet
With all eyes falling on Stamford Bridge on Tuesday night, Tottenham can officially extend on their Premier League status as they travel to historic rivals Chelsea.
Chelsea
Starting with the hosts, already watching Liam Rosenior and Enzo Maresca leave the club this calendar year, Chelsea find themselves at the heart of a record-breaking rut. Suffering late FA Cup heartbreak at Wembley on Saturday afternoon as they eventually fell to a 1-0 loss at the hands of Manchester City, the Blues have rightfully come under a huge amount of scrutiny. Despite snatching a gritty 1-1 stalemate away at soon-to-be former Premier League champions Liverpool last week, they have remarkably collected just a single point from any of their previous seven consecutive top-flight appearances. Facing a major uphill battle in the race to book any kind of European adventure for next season, Chelsea have a huge amount of pressure on their shoulders when they return to Stamford Bridge on Tuesday night for what is a season-defining showdown.
Chelsea Team News
Sustaining a season-ending hamstring injury last month, Chelsea will once again be without Brazilian youngster Estevao here. Likewise, the Blues have also confirmed that former Borussia Dortmund attack Jamie Gittens will once again miss out with his own respective muscle issue.
Enjoying what has been a fruitful maiden campaign at Stamford Bridge and notching 15 Premier League strikes this season, Brazilian striker Joao Pedro will lead the line on Tuesday night. Returning from a head injury at Wembley over the weekend, ex-Brighton goalkeeper Robert Sanchez will start between the sticks.
Tottenham
As for the visitors, watching bitter relegation rivals West Ham eventually slump to a deserved 3-1 drumming away at Newcastle on Sunday afternoon, Tottenham can officially extend on their Premier League status here. Knowing that a single point will essentially be enough to get the job done, Roberto Di Zerbi’s side will be looking to make a heavyweight statement when they travel to Stamford Bridge in midweek. Although Spurs might have been left frustrated last time out as they had to settle for a 1-1 stalemate at home against Leeds, the former Brighton boss has seen his resurgent squad register seven points from their previous three Premier League appearances. Likewise, making a real statement earlier in the month as they claimed a 2-1 victory away at Europa League finalists Aston Villa, Tottenham will be dreaming of a repeat performance when they travel across the capital on Tuesday night.
Tottenham Team News
Still dealing with a stacked injury list, Tottenham will travel to Stamford Bridge without the likes of Ben Davies, Dejan Julusevski, Cristian Romero and Ghanaian international Mohamed Kudus. However, making a cameo appearance off the bench against Leeds last time out, James Maddison should get some more minuets under his belt.
Completing a permanent switch from Atletico Madrid back in January, one-time Chelsea star Connor Gallagher will start in the middle of the park. Notching 10 Premier League goals this season, Brazilian international Richarlison will lead the line in west London.
Chelsea vs Tottenham Key Factors to Consider
- When Chelsea and Tottenham met for their reverse Premier League showdown back on November 1st, the Blues collected a 1-0 victory in north London.
- Chelsea have remarkably registered just one-point from any of their previous seven consecutive Premier League appearances.
- The Blues have recorded just a single clean sheet against Premier League opposition since the middle of January.
- Tottenham have collected back-to-back Premier League victories outside of north London.
- Brazilian international Joao Pedro has notched 15 Premier League goals in his maiden campaign at Stamford Bridge.
Conclusion
Knowing that they can officially extend on their Premier League status on Tuesday night, Tottenham will travel across the capital desperate to collect a heavyweight scalp. Watching Chelsea suffer major FA Cup heartbreak at Wembley on Saturday afternoon, the Blues find themselves at the heart of a public crisis and they have remarkably collected just one-point from any of their previous seven consecutive Premier League appearances. In what is a famously fiery affair, we look set for what will be a dramatic night from Stamford Bridge.
Verdict: Draw
Best Odds: 14/5
Bookmaker: Olympusbet