The Premier League is back in action with another set of matches this weekend as Tottenham Hotspur take on Enzo Maresca's Chelsea side in an important clash at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Sunday. Both teams can pack a punch on their day and will want to win this game.
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Chelsea are in second place in the Premier League standings and have been in excellent form this season. The Blues thrashed Southampton by a comprehensive 5-1 scoreline in their previous game and will look to achieve a similar result this weekend.
Tottenham Hotspur, on the other hand, are in 10th place in the league table and have not been at their best this season. The North London outfit slumped to a shock 1-0 defeat at the hands of Bournemouth this week and will need to bounce back in this match.
Tottenham Hotspur vs Chelsea Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Chelsea have a good historical record against Tottenham Hotspur and have won 79 out of the 177 matches played between the two teams, as opposed to Chelsea's 55 victories.
- Tottenham Hotspur have won only one of their last 11 matches against Chelsea in the Premier League, with their only such victory during this period coming by a 2-0 scoreline at home in February 2023.
- After a run of only two victories in 13 matches away from home against Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League, Chelsea have won four of their last five such games in the competition.
- Chelsea have won 35 matches and scored 116 goals against Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League - more than they have achieved against any other opponent in the history of the competition.
Tottenham Hotspur vs Chelsea Prediction
Chelsea have shown marked improvement under Enzo Maresca and will be intent on making the most of their purple patch. Christopher Nkunku and Cole Palmer have been impressive and will look to add to their goal tallies in this fixture.
Tottenham Hotspur have failed to meet expectations this season and are in desperate need of a resurgence. Chelsea are the better team and should be able to win this game.
Prediction: Tottenham Hotspur 1-3 Chelsea
Tottenham Hotspur vs Chelsea Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Chelsea to win
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals - Yes
Tip 3: Chelsea to score first - Yes