Kick-off: November 1 2025, 17:30 GMT
Stadium: Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
Chelsea vs Tottenham
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Match details
Confirmed lineups
Tottenham (4-2-3-1)
- Goalkeeper: G. Vicario
- Defenders: Pedro Porro, K. Danso, M. van de Ven, D. Spence
- Midfielders: João Palhinha, P. Sarr, M. Kudus, R. Bentancur
- Forwards: L. Bergvall, R. Kolo Muani
Chelsea (4-2-3-1)
- Goalkeeper: Robert Sánchez
- Defenders: R. James, W. Fofana, T. Chalobah, Marc Cucurella
- Midfielders: M. Gusto, M. Caicedo, Pedro Neto, E. Fernández
- Forwards: A. Garnacho, João Pedro
Missing players
Tottenham will be missing several key players due to injuries, including Y. Bissouma (ankle), B. Davies (muscle), R. Drăgușin (knee), A. Gray (calf), D. Kulusevski (knee), J. Maddison (knee), D. Solanke (ankle), K. Takai (foot), D. Udogie (knee), and C. Romero (groin).
Chelsea faces its own challenges with absences, including B. Badiashile (muscle), L. Colwill (knee), L. Delap (red card), Dário Essugo (thigh), M. Mudryk (suspended), and C. Palmer (groin).
Match background
This match presents an exciting showdown in the Premier League as Tottenham currently sits in third place with 17 points, while Chelsea trails behind at ninth place with 14 points, making this a pivotal encounter for both teams seeking to improve their standings.
Recent form
Tottenham's recent form includes a win-loss-win-draw sequence, showcasing their ability to consistently secure results despite missing key players. Their offensive capability is illustrated by their record of 17 goals scored over 9 matches, averaging 1.9 goals per game.
Chelsea enters this match following a mixed pattern of losses and wins, recently losing their last match after two straight victories. They have also scored 17 goals in the tournament, indicating their attacking prowess, but have conceded 11 goals, highlighting defensive vulnerabilities.
Head-to-head record
- April 3 2025: Chelsea 1-0 Tottenham
- December 8 2024: Tottenham 3-4 Chelsea
- May 2 2024: Chelsea 2-0 Tottenham
- November 6 2023: Tottenham 1-4 Chelsea
- February 26 2023: Tottenham 2-0 Chelsea
Prediction
This encounter is expected to be closely contested, with both teams eager for points. The recent head-to-head results lean in Chelsea's favor. Betting tip: Consider backing Chelsea with a double chance.



















