Chelsea and Tottenham face off in a crucial Premier League London derby on Thursday, with both teams aiming for a win to boost their chances of qualifying for European competitions.
Chelsea’s recent performance includes a 2-2 draw against Aston Villa, leaving them five points away from the last European qualification spot with eight games remaining. Meanwhile, Tottenham’s 3-2 loss to Arsenal has hurt their Champions League aspirations, though they have two games in hand compared to Aston Villa.
Here’s what you need to know ahead of the match, along with tips and predictions for Chelsea vs. Tottenham.
Match Details
- Date & Time: Chelsea vs. Tottenham kicks off at 7:30 pm BST on Thursday, May 2, at Stamford Bridge.
Team Updates Chelsea’s Thiago Silva will undergo scans for a groin injury, possibly ending his time at the club early. This adds to the team’s injury concerns, which also include knocks to Malo Gusto, Raheem Sterling, and Ben Chilwell.
For Tottenham, Timo Werner will likely miss the game due to a hamstring injury. However, coach Ange Postecoglou may have Giovani Lo Celso and Richarlison available, as both were on the bench for the recent North London derby.
Predicted Starting Lineups
- Chelsea: Petrovic; Chalobah, Disasi, Badiashile, Cucurella; Caicedo, Gallagher; Madueke, Palmer, Mudryk; Jackson.
- Tottenham: Vicario; Porro, Romero, Van de Ven, Davies; Sarr, Bentancur; Kulusevski, Maddison, Son; Richarlison.
Match Odds
- Chelsea: 6/5
- Draw: 3.1
- Tottenham: 9/5
A big London derby is coming up next…
pic.twitter.com/ZauaT9MVq3
Advertisement— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) May 1, 2024
