Ace Football previews the Premier League round 26 match between Chelsea and Tottenham and offers team stats, betting tips and the latest odds.
Much more than mere points are at stake when Chelsea clash in a derby with rivals Tottenham in Premier League this coming Thursday at Stamford Bridge.
Team form: Chelsea vs Tottenham
Chelsea Form
In their last three matches, Chelsea lost 1-0 against Manchester City, 5-0 against Arsenal and drew 2-2 with Aston Villa. Chelsea won four of their previous six Premier League games at the Stamford Bridge. They both drew and lost once, as they conceded 11 and scored 18 goals.
Tottenham Form
Tottenham have only one win in their last three matches, as they did beat Nottingham Forest by 3-1. Disappointment followed, going down 4-0 against Newcastle, and 2-3 against Arsenal. Tottenham managed to win just once in their past six away games in the Premier League. On top of winning once they also drew three as well as losing two, while scoring 12 time and letting in nine.
Betting stats and facts for Chelsea and Tottenham
Here are some facts that might be useful for placing bets on the upcoming game between Chelsea and Tottenham. The facts are based on the statistics from the last couple of matches that these teams played across all tournaments.
- In 11 of the last 12 Chelsea matches in the Premier League, the sum of goals was over 3.5
- In 14 of the last 16 Chelsea matches in the Premier League, the sum of goals was over 2.5
- In 10 of the last 11 Chelsea matches the sum of goals was over 3.5
- Chelsea have scored in 21 of the last 23 matches in the Premier League
- Chelsea have won 5 of the last 6 home matches and the sum of goals was over 4.5
- Tottenham have scored in 42 of the last 44 matches in the Premier League
- In 21 of the last 23 Tottenham matches in the Premier League, the sum of goals was over 2.5
- Tottenham have scored in 23 of the last 25 away matches
- Tottenham have conceded in 21 of the last 23 matches in the Premier League
- In 10 of the last 11 Tottenham matches the sum of goals was over 2.5
Players on top: Chelsea vs Tottenham
Scoring 20 goals during a Premier League campaign is just the sort of form, every club adores in a player. Cole Palmer is out to extend his current momentum, and the upcoming game should be a good opportunity to add another goal to his name. Picking Cole Palmer to score seems like a no-brainer currently.
Popular betting markets: Chelsea vs Tottenham
Full-time result
Chelsea claimed six wins, drew two and lost two of their previous 10 home matches across all tournaments. Tottenham won two, drew four and lost four of their last 10 games away. Tottenham conceded a goal in their last 6 matches. Chelsea have not lost to Tottenham in 8 consecutive home meetings.
Both teams to score
Chelsea scored the first goal in seven out of their last ten games. Interestingly, Tottenham scored the opening goal of the match in just three of their last ten games. Chelsea probably enjoy the prospect of scoring on Thursday, as Tottenham managed only one clean sheets in the previous 10 matches. The former claimed one clean sheets in their last 10 matches. Chelsea have scored in 4 consecutive home meetings with Tottenham.
Total goals
Over 2.5 goals happened in nine of Chelsea’s last ten matches across all tournaments. They pulled off an average of 2.5 goals during this run. Over 2.5 goals came out in nine of the last 10 matches Tottenham played across all tournaments. They managed to score an average of 1.8 goals themselves during this run. Chelsea’s last 8 matches had over 3.5 goals. Tottenham’s last 3 matches had more than three goals.
Betting prediction: Chelsea vs Tottenham
In conclusion, the upcoming game between Chelsea and Tottenham seems like a decent betting opportunity. Considering the abovementioned stats and facts, we have come up with a betting suggestion for this Premier League match.