Chelsea vs Tottenham Lineups, Prediction, Best Bets & Odds

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Chelsea vs Tottenham Match Summary

Chelsea host Tottenham in a Premier League London derby at Stamford Bridge, and the gap between a top-four side and a team only just out of the relegation zone is hard to miss.

Chelsea returned from the international break in excellent form. The win at Everton made it six points and seven goals from their last two games, and this attack punishes loose defending.

Tottenham finally won again, beating Coventry 3-1. That ended a five-month wait and lifted Spurs out of the relegation zone for the first time this season.

History heavily favors the hosts. Chelsea have won five of the last six meetings between the clubs. They have also won each of the last three Premier League meetings at Stamford Bridge.

Chelsea vs Tottenham Form

Chelsea sit fourth in the Premier League table. Their attack is the clear strength — very strong at finishing chances, hitting on the counter, and creating through individual skill, with Palmer, Rogers, and Pedro leading the front three. The catch is closing games out, because protecting a lead remains a weak spot.

Tottenham sit 16th in the Premier League table. The Coventry win was a relief, but Spurs have strung together consecutive top-flight wins just once since August 2025. They like to control the ball in the opposition half, yet finishing chances remains a weakness. Dejan Kulusevski's return off the bench offers a lift.

Chelsea vs Tottenham Lineups & Team News

Injuries & Suspensions

Chelsea: E. Martínez (Injured/out), J. Gittens (Doubtful), R. James (Injured/doubtful), P. Chavarría (Injured/doubtful)

Tottenham: Sávio (Injured/out), W. Odobert (Injured/out), X. Simons (Injured/out), M. Mudryk (Injured/out), L. Bergvall (Injured/out), D. Udogie (Doubtful), P. Porro (Doubtful), R. Bentancur (Suspended), Richarlison (Ineligible)

Chelsea

The biggest change in the Chelsea vs Tottenham lineups is in goal. Emiliano Martinez will miss a few weeks after fracturing his jaw in the win over Everton, so young goalkeeper Mike Penders is set to make his full Premier League debut. Reece James is carrying a knee injury expected to keep him out for months, while Pep Chavarria is a doubt after picking up a knock in training.

Tottenham

Spurs are sweating on full-backs Pedro Porro and Destiny Udogie, who both missed the win over Coventry but still feature in the probable XI. Rodrigo Bentancur is serving a three-match ban, and Lucas Bergvall remains out with a knee injury. Conor Gallagher, James Maddison, and Mateus Fernandes are competing to start alongside Sandro Tonali in midfield.

Chelsea vs Tottenham Predicted Lineup

Chelsea

Formation: 3-4-3

Predicted Starting Lineup: M. Penders, L. Colwill, M. Lacroix, J. Acheampong, J. Hato, M. Caicedo, J. Henderson, P. Neto, M. Rogers, J. Pedro, C. Palmer

Tottenham

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Predicted Starting Lineup: A. Kinsky, D. Udogie, M. v. d. Ven, J. P. v. Hecke, P. Porro, M. Fernandes, S. Tonali, O. Marmoush, J. Maddison, M. Kudus, D. Solanke

Chelsea vs Tottenham Key Stats & Match Facts

• Chelsea have won five of the last six meetings between the clubs, with Tottenham winning the other and no draws.
• Chelsea have lost just once in 34 Premier League home meetings with Tottenham.
• Chelsea have won each of their last three Premier League home meetings with Tottenham.
• Chelsea took six points and scored seven goals across their last two games. Their latest was a 2-0 win at Everton.
• Tottenham's 3-1 win over Coventry ended a five-month wait for a victory. Spurs have managed consecutive top-flight wins just once since August 2025.

Chelsea vs Tottenham Talking Points

Our Chelsea vs Tottenham prediction comes down to one matchup: Chelsea's counterattack against a Spurs backline that struggles to stop opponents from creating chances. Tottenham want the ball, play with width, and try to control the game in the opposition half — but they are vulnerable to through balls, and that is exactly the kind of space Palmer and Rogers can attack on the break.

The wild card is Penders. A goalkeeper making his full Premier League debut behind a defense with known problems defending set pieces and avoiding individual errors is a real storyline, and Spurs like to take long shots, so expect them to test him from distance. Still, Chelsea's quality in the final third should tell. Our pick: Chelsea win 2-1, with Spurs good for a goal but not enough to leave Stamford Bridge with a point.

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Chelsea vs Tottenham Predictions FAQs

What is the Chelsea vs Tottenham prediction?

Chelsea look the more likely winner on current form, having won 2-0 at Everton and taken six points and seven goals from their last two games. They have also lost only once in 34 Premier League home meetings with Tottenham. Tottenham ended a five-month wait for a win by beating Coventry 3-1, but they have managed consecutive top-flight wins just once since August 2025, so their form is less settled.

Who is in Chelsea's probable starting lineup?

Chelsea's probable lineup, in a 3-4-3 formation, is M. Penders, L. Colwill, M. Lacroix, J. Acheampong, J. Hato, M. Caicedo, J. Henderson, P. Neto, M. Rogers, J. Pedro, and C. Palmer.

When is the Chelsea vs Tottenham kickoff?

The match is on Saturday, October 24, 2026, with kickoff at 12:30 p.m. ET.

Where is Chelsea vs Tottenham being played?

The match is being played at Stamford Bridge.

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