Chelsea FC vs Tottenham Hotspur FC, English Premier League 2025-26, Today Match Prediction

Chelsea FC vs Tottenham Hotspur FC Match Prediction & Analysis

With contrasting ambitions, Chelsea and Tottenham meet in a London derby for their penultimate Premier League game on May 19 (May 20, 12:45 AM IST). Both sides come into the clash after dropping points last time out, with Chelsea also still reeling from their FA Cup final defeat to Manchester City. 

However, the Blues will take confidence from their strong head-to-head record against Spurs as they look to finish the campaign on a high.

Current Standings: Chelsea have accumulated 49 points and find themselves in 10th, while Spurs are way down in the league standings, placed 17th with 38 points.

Head-to-Head Record: Chelsea have long held the upper hand in this rivalry, boasting a dominant 38-8 record from 67 meetings.

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Chelsea’s hopes of securing European football took a major hit after their FA Cup final defeat to Manchester City, missing out on what looked like the more straightforward route to qualification. The Blues impressed for large spells, with Enzo Fernandez and Moises Caicedo both going close, but were ultimately undone by a moment of individual brilliance late on.

Still, the race is far from over. Chelsea remain within touching distance of sixth-placed Bournemouth with a game in hand, and a potential Europa League triumph for Aston Villa could even make sixth enough for Champions League qualification next season.

In the league, Enzo Fernandez rescued a 1-1 draw against Liverpool at Anfield last time out, though their worrying run of four straight home defeats remains a growing concern.

Stats that matter 

1. Chelsea have conceded in each of their last 14 Premier League fixtures. 
2. Chelsea haven't lost their final home league game in any of the last 23 seasons (W16 D7).
3. The Blues have gone without a win in their last seven Premier League away games (D1 L6). 

Team News 

Chelsea could face a concern ahead of the Tottenham clash, with Joao Pedro rated doubtful after picking up an injury in the FA Cup final. Meanwhile, Jesse Derry remains unavailable as he continues his recovery alongside the club’s long-term absentees.

Chelsea Probable XI - Sanchez (GK); Fofana, Colwill, Hato, Gusto, Caicedo, Fernandez, Cucurella, Palmer, Neto, Delap. 

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Tottenham’s struggles at home continued with a frustrating 1-1 draw against Leeds United, where Mathys Tel endured a mixed evening by scoring at one end before conceding a penalty through a rash clearance. 

Despite the disappointment, Spurs stretched their unbeaten run to four matches (W2 D2) in the league and, coupled with West Ham’s defeat, now hold a two-point cushion over the Hammers in the relegation battle with a game in hand.

 Encouragingly, they head into this clash after back-to-back away wins in the Premier League, and with survival still not secured, Roberto De Zerbi will be desperate for his side to take a huge step toward safety with victory on Tuesday.

Stats that matter 

1. Tottenham are joint second for the most points collected by a side on the road in the Premier League this season (26).
2. Spurs have taken as many points from their last four league games (W2 D2) as they had in their previous 17 (W1 D5 L11).
3. The Spurs have lost only one final away league game in the last five seasons, and that defeat in the last season. 

Team News 

Alongside the long-term absentees Dominic Solanke, Ben Davies and Guglielmo Vicario remain on the injury list, though none have been officially ruled out yet. James Maddison, meanwhile, is still unlikely to start despite making his return from the bench in the last match after a lengthy spell out.

Tottenham Hotspur Probable XI - Kinsky (GK); Porro, Danso, Van de Ven, Udogie, Bentancur, Palhinha, Kolo Muani, Gallagher, Tel, Richarlison. 

CHELSEA FC vs TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR FC
Winning Prediction

Chelsea face an uphill task, with a poor home record this season, coming four straight defeats at Stamford Bridge and five losses in their last six league outings. Still, encouraging performances against Liverpool and Manchester City, along with five wins in their last six meetings with Tottenham, offer some hope. 

Yet with Joao Pedro—four goals in two games vs. Spurs—sidelined, the Blues may struggle to turn pressure into points, making a draw seem the likeliest outcome.

 When it comes to odds, the bookmakers back Chelsea to win the derby by a small margin. According to one such site, Chelsea are favourites to win with odds of 2 to Tottenham’s 3.6 and 3.6 for a draw.

We predict a draw (1-1).

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