BETTING GUIDE: Tottenham Hotspur vs Chelsea Match preview, team news and betting prediction
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Reading Time: 4min | Fri. 31.10.25. | 17:47
Spur's home form raises concern - one point from their last three league matches at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium suggests vulnerabilities in breaking down compact visiting sides.Chelsea, on the other hand, continue to be one of the Premier League’s most unpredictable outfits under Enzo Maresca
Tottenham Hotspur welcome Chelsea in one of the standout fixtures of Premier League Gameweek 10.
Both sides arrive on the back of intense midweek EFL Cup outings - Spurs crashing out to Newcastle United, while Chelsea edged a seven-goal thriller.
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Tottenham’s inconsistencies under Thomas Frank were once again on display as they were outmuscled 3-0 by Newcastle in midweek.
Two headed goals from Fabian Schär and a strike from Nick Woltemade exposed the Lilywhites’ set-piece frailties and defensive gaps.
The defeat served as a reminder that, despite moments of attacking flair, Spurs remain a work in progress - a side still learning to manage rhythm and structure in high-pressure fixtures.
Nevertheless, Spur's domestic campaign remains solid.
Their 3-0 away victory over Everton - powered by Micky van de Ven’s double and a Pape Sarr strike - showcased the team’s ability to control transitions and punish errors.
With five wins from nine league matches, The LilyWhites sit third in the standings, trailing Arsenal and Bournemouth.
Yet, it is their home form that raises concern - one point from their last three league matches at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium suggests vulnerabilities in breaking down compact visiting sides.
Chelsea, on the other hand, continue to be one of the Premier League’s most unpredictable outfits under Enzo Maresca.
Their 4-3 EFL Cup triumph over Wolves underlined both their attacking potential and defensive instability.
Remarkably, that game made English football history - it was the first time a Premier League team had four different scorers aged 21 or younger in one match, underscoring Chelsea’s youthful resurgence.
However, their inconsistency persists.
A shock 2-1 home defeat to Sunderland last weekend summed up their erratic league form (W4, D2, L3).
Despite scoring in eight straight league games, defensive lapses and lapses in concentration have cost them valuable points.
The Blues sit mid-table, with Maresca eager to stabilise performances and build momentum from a promising attacking core.
Spurs’ attack ranks among the league’s sharpest, having scored 2+ goals in six of their nine matches, but their defensive structure remains a concern - particularly against quick, technical forward lines like Chelsea’s.
At the same time, The Blues have proved to be more effective on the road, with three consecutive away wins in all competitions and 16 goals in their last three matches overall.
Chelsea’s record at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium is particularly impressive - five Premier League wins at this venue, more than any other visiting side.
Their 4-3 victory here last season stands out as one of the wildest games in recent memory, and given both sides’ current form, another goal-filled clash looks highly probable.
Tottenham continue to grapple with a mounting injury crisis - arguably the worst in the division.
Key absentees include: Yves Bissouma (ankle), James Maddison (knee), Ben Davies (thigh), Dejan Kulusevski (knee), and Dominic Solanke (ankle).
Defensive issues are compounded by knocks to Cristian Romero and Destiny Udogie, while Wilson Odobert and Archie Gray remain doubtful.
The good news for Spurs is that goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario is expected to return, while Micky van de Ven will slot back into defence after being rested.
In attack, Mathys Tel could be rotated into the front line as Frank seeks a more clinical edge.
Chelsea’s selection is also constrained.
Delap is suspended following his red card against Wolves, joining Cole Palme, Levi Colwill and Dario Essugo on the sidelines.
Maresca may hand a start to Andrey Santos in midfield after an impressive midweek display, while Alejandro Garnacho is likely to replace Jamie Gittens on the flank to inject pace and directness.
Chelsea have dominated this fixture in recent years, winning eight of the last ten competitive meetings (D1, L1) since 2021/22.
They also won both league encounters last season, including a 4-3 triumph in North London.
Spurs have managed just one victory in their last ten against the Blues, a record that underscores Chelsea’s psychological edge in this matchup.
Tactically, expect Tottenham to adopt a high-intensity approach, pressing Chelsea’s build-up play and looking to exploit the wide spaces behind their full-backs.
With their injury-hit midfield, transitions and quick direct plays will be key.
Chelsea, conversely, will aim to dominate possession through short combinations and central overloads, using the fluid movement of Estevao, Neto, and Garnacho to stretch Spurs’ defensive block.
Given both teams’ attacking patterns and defensive frailties, the game promises end-to-end football.
Key Pointers
Chelsea have claimed six wins in their last eight outings.
The Blues are on a run of three consecutive away fixtures.
Tottenham have lost three of their previous four matches.
Spurs are winless in their last three Premier League home games.
With both sides scoring freely but struggling defensively, goals look inevitable. Spurs’ attacking threat at home and Chelsea’s confidence away from home suggest an open contest.
Both sides possess enough attacking firepower to find the net multiple times, but defensive instability could cancel out any clear winner in what promises to be another thrilling London derby.
Prediction; Over 2.5 Goals
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