Chelsea face Tottenham Hotspur in an eagerly anticipated Premier League London derby at Stamford Bridge on Thursday, April 3, 2025, kickoff at 21:00 BST.
The two teams need this match as part of their attempts to achieve respective season objectives.
Form and Current Standings
Chelsea are 4th on the Premier League table with 49 points from 29 matches. The club's form over the last five games has been four victories and one loss, including a 1-0 defeat to Arsenal on March 16. Despite this defeat, the Blues have provided stiff resistance, recording two wins against FC Copenhagen and Leicester City.
Tottenham Hotspur are 14th on the standings with 34 points from 29 matches. Their recent performance has not been good, with one win, one draw, and three losses in their last five games. Their recent 2-0 loss to Fulham on March 16 provided a glimpse of their current situation in the season.
Head-to-Head Record
Historically, Chelsea have dominated this fixture, having nine of the last twelve league matches against Tottenham. The Blues have also performed well at Stamford Bridge, having 15 wins in their last 20 home matches in all competitions. Spurs, meanwhile, have struggled away from home, losing six of their last nine away matches.
Team News
Chelsea are aided by the return of injured stars Cole Palmer, Noni Madueke, and Nicolas Jackson. Manager Enzo Maresca confirmed:
Cole is back, he's okay. He's better. Noni is better. Nico is better. They are all good.
Romeo Lavia, though, remains a doubt as he has an issue, while Marc Guiu, Omari Kellyman, and Mykhailo Mudryk are unavailable.
Tottenham also bring back defenders Cristian Romero and Micky van de Ven, with extra defensive options. But Kevin Danso and Dejan Kulusevski are out, with their manager Ange Postecoglou indicating they are "probably a couple of weeks away" from returning to action. Richarlison will miss the journey but is expected to play in the next game against Southampton.
Key Players to Watch
Chelsea – Cole Palmer
Palmer's return is timely. While he has recently experienced a goalless dry spell, he has a solid record against Spurs, with three goals and three assists in their last three meetings. His creativity and attacking prowess will be instrumental in the Blues.
Tottenham – Micky van de Ven
Spurs will be relying on Van de Ven to bolster their defense. Dutchman's pace and physicality are valuable assets, especially with Chelsea's creative attacking abilities. His return to form could prove the difference in Spurs getting a positive result.
Match Prediction
With Chelsea's superior home record and key players coming back from injury, they stand to win this game. Tottenham's defensive recruitments may add some solidity, but their recent away failures suggest a battle on hand.
Predicted Score: Chelsea 2-0 Tottenham
Betting Tips
- Chelsea to Win – The Blues have comprehensively won this match and are in better form.
- Under 2.5 Goals – Tottenham's offense has not been performing well, and Chelsea may attempt to control possession.
- Cole Palmer to Score or Assist – Palmer is returning, and he is a key attacking threat.
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