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Chelsea FC vs. Tottenham Hotspur
The Premier League has another top match this weekend. Chelsea FC will host Tottenham Hotspur in a thrilling London derby at the end of matchday 23, kicking off at Stamford Bridge on Sunday at 17:30. The two teams will meet for the third time in the new year after the two League Cup semi-finals, so Spurs still have a score to settle with the Blues. Our prediction for this match can be found in the following Chelsea vs Tottenham tip.
Chelsea have not been doing too well in the last few Premier League weeks and had to let leaders Manchester City pull away. The third-placed Blues are a full twelve points behind the league leaders, and the Londoners have already played one game more. Tottenham, on the other hand, have played four games less than their upcoming opponents, but are still in fifth place. With an eight-point gap to Chelsea, Spurs could even overtake them, so a Champions League place is within reach.
Chelsea – Tottenham Info
– Date & Time: 23.01.2022, 17:30 hrs.
– Venue: Stamford Bridge (London)
– Competition: Premier League, Matchday 23
– TV broadcast: Live on Sky Sport
Chelsea Form & Balance Check
The Blues are currently in a bit of a results crisis. The Londoners have been winless in the Premier League for four games now and have lost touch in the title fight, especially due to the draw against Liverpool and the defeat against Man City. But the two draws against Brighton also hurt, of course, where six points were firmly planned. Even the intervening three wins in the cup against Tottenham (2) and Chesterfield could not contribute to the turnaround.
Second 1-1 draw against Brighton
In their last game against Brighton, the Blues were looking to respond to their narrow 1-0 defeat to leaders City. But just like a few weeks before, the Seagulls made life extremely difficult for coach Thomas Tuchel’s team and could have even taken three points. Chelsea took the lead through Hakim Ziyech in the first half, but Brighton equalised through Webster on the hour mark. Both teams had chances for more in the end, but it remained 1-1.
Chelsea facts & analysis
– 3rd place in the Premier League
– Last played 1-1 at Brighton
– Winless in 4 league games
Tottenham form & balance check
Spurs remain unbeaten in the Premier League under Antonio Conte. Only in the Cup and the Conference League have there been defeats under Nuno Espirito Santo’s successor so far, the last two against their upcoming opponents. Tottenham have not lost any of their other nine competitive matches since the beginning of December, excluding the 3-0 defeat to Stade Rennes. Spurs were unable to muster enough players in the aforementioned match due to corona and were eliminated from the Conference League as a result of the defeat.
Spurs celebrate Bergwijn’s double strike
The last game at Leicester was an absolute rollercoaster of emotions for Spurs fans and contained everything a footballing heart could desire. The Foxes took the lead in the first half through a goal by Daka, which Kane could equalise before the break. After the break, however, it was the hosts who scored again. Maddison made it 2-1 in the meantime and Tottenham were not looking good. But then came Steven Bergwijn’s big moment. The substitute winger equalised in stoppage time, only to net the 3-2 winner straight from the kick-off. The Dutchman has been a candidate for sale at Spurs for some time, but made impressive use of his opportunity against Leicester.
Tottenham facts & analysis
– 5th place in the Premier League
– Most recent 3-2 win at Leicester
– Yet to lose in the league under Conte
Predicted line-up – last update on 21 January 2022
Tuchel kept switching to a back four recently in the absence of centre-backs and track players and will be forced to do so again against Tottenham due to Rudiger’s yellow suspension. Kante, Hudson-Odoi, Havertz and Ziyech are other options. Conte, on the other hand, can fall back on his usual back three, but will have to do without Son. It is also possible that Bergwijn will be given a starting chance after the last game and that a central midfielder will have to make way for him. Reguilon is also an alternative to Doherty.
Chelsea – Tottenham direct comparison & stats
Chelsea FC and Tottenham Hotspur have met in 158 matches, 143 of them in the Premier League. Chelsea have the edge overall with 70 wins, while Tottenham have won 49 times. A further 39 games ended in draws. In the Premier League, five of the last six duels went to Chelsea, the Blues also won the two cup semi-finals at the beginning of January. The first leg ended 3-0 for Chelsea.
– The most frequent result between Chelsea FC and Tottenham Hotspur is 1-1. 10 matches ended like this.
– The average number of goals scored in a Chelsea FC vs Tottenham Hotspur clash is 2.2.
– The average number of goals scored in the first half in matches between Chelsea FC and Tottenham Hotspur is 1.
– The comparisons between the two clubs last season: 0-0 (home to Chelsea FC) and 0-1 (home to Tottenham Hotspur).
– The first leg went 3-0 to Chelsea FC.
