In a highly anticipated match on Thursday night, Chelsea will face off against Tottenham at Stamford Bridge. The hosts, Chelsea, have been in good form recently, winning four out of their last five games across all competitions. They secured their spot in the Europa Conference League quarter-finals with a 3-1 aggregate victory over Copenhagen. Chelsea’s dominant performances at home have been particularly impressive, winning their last five consecutive matches at Stamford Bridge by an aggregate score of 11-2.
Chelsea will be boosted by the return of attacking talisman Cole Palmer, who missed their previous game against Arsenal. Noni Maduekue and Nicolas Jackson are also expected to make a comeback for the team. Goalkeeper Robert Sanchez, despite facing scrutiny over his future at the club, is likely to retain his spot in the starting lineup. Reece James, who impressed while playing for England during the international break, could return to his natural position at right-back.
On the other hand, Tottenham has had a difficult season and is currently struggling in the bottom half of the table. They secured their place in the Europa League quarter-finals with a narrow victory over AZ Alkmaar. However, their away form has been a major concern, with four losses in their last five away matches. Tottenham suffered a heavy 4-0 defeat against Liverpool in their previous away game.
Tottenham will be without defender Radu Dragusin, who sustained a long-term knee injury in January. Dejan Kulusevski’s fitness is also uncertain due to a foot issue. Dominic Solanke is expected to lead the attack for Tottenham, while Micky van de Ven will partner Cristian Romero in defense.
When these two teams met earlier in the season, Chelsea emerged victorious with a thrilling 4-3 win. In fact, Chelsea has won their last three meetings against Tottenham by an aggregate score of 10-4. Considering Tottenham’s poor away form and Chelsea’s strong home record, a home victory seems likely.
In conclusion, Chelsea’s recent dominance over Tottenham, coupled with their impressive home form, makes them the favorites in this match. We predict a win for Chelsea.
Best Odds: 7/10
Bookmaker: Dachbet
