Chelsea vs Tottenham Preview & Prediction
THE FACTS
When is Chelsea vs Tottenham taking place? Chelsea vs Tottenham will take place on Sunday 23rd January, 2022 at 16:30 (UK)
Where is Chelsea vs Tottenham taking place? Chelsea vs Tottenham will take place at Stamford Bridge in London
Where can I get tickets for Chelsea vs Tottenham? Ticket information for Chelsea vs Tottenham can be found on each club’s official website
What TV channel is Chelsea vs Tottenham on in the UK? Chelsea vs Tottenham will be televised live on Sky Sports
Where can I stream Chelsea vs Tottenham in the UK? Sky Sports subscribers can stream Chelsea vs Tottenham live via Sky Go
THE LOWDOWN
CHELSEA
- Chelsea’s winless run in the Premier League extended to four games this past Tuesday night after they were held to a 1-1 draw away at Brighton despite taking the lead in the first half through Hakim Ziyech.
- Full-backs Reece James and Ben Chilwell remain out for the Blues, although James is back on the grass, a positive sign that he could return fairly soon, whilst Chelsea are also still without first-choice goalkeeper Edouard Mendy through international duty.
TOTTENHAM
- An incredible late show from Tottenham saw them snatch a dramatic three points away to Leicester in midweek, winning 2-3, despite being 2-1 down heading into the final minute of second half stoppage time.
- This match is expected to come too soon for both attacking midfielder Heung-Min Son and centre-back Cristian Romero, but Eric Dier has been declared fit and available.
THE TEAM NEWS
CHELSEA
PREDICTED XI (3-4-2-1): Kepa; Rudiger, Thiago Silva, Sarr; Azpilicueta, Kante, Kovacic, Alonso; Pulisic, Mount; Lukaku
UNAVAILABLE: Mendy (International duty), Christensen (Fitness), Chalobah (Injured), Chilwell (Injured), James (Injured)
QUESTIONABLE:
TOTTENHAM
PREDICTED XI (3-5-2): Lloris; Dier, Sanchez, Davies; Emerson, Skipp, Winks, Hojbjerg, Reguilon; Lucas Moura, Kane
UNAVAILABLE: Romero (Injured), Son (Injured)
QUESTIONABLE:
THE PREDICTION
An intriguing battle is in prospect between these two fierce London rivals with both desperately in need of three points. Injuries to key players for Chelsea has been a huge factor in their recent decline in form and Tottenham will no doubt sense an opportunity to take advantage against a side that have failed to keep a clean sheet in their last five Premier League fixtures. However, Chelsea have still managed to get the better of Spurs in recent games, having beaten them twice already this year in the Carabao Cup under Antonio Conte and Thomas Tuchel seems to know the formula required to breach the Tottenham defence. With victory crucial for both sides, each should be afforded a number of clear-cut opportunities to find the net as they deploy attacking styles of play. Therefore, consider backing both teams to score in this one.
Tip: BOTH TEAMS TO SCORE
