- Chelsea have won their last two games, beating Bournemouth 5-1 at home and Everton 2-0 away.
- Spurs are winless in their last five matches (D3, L2).
Spurs’ strategy should ensure another end-to-end game
Chelsea have been playing a structured, possession-based style of football under Xabi Alonso this season, with bursts of verticality and co-ordinated pressing when the trigger is pulled. Roberto De Zerbi's Tottenham, meanwhile, have been trying to lure opponents into pressing traps with possession football, progressing down the wings and then pressing with high intensity to try and force turnovers.
That contrast in styles should ensure a tense battle in midfield on Saturday, but Chelsea's form and home advantage should see the Blues edge out a tight and entertaining affair.
The hosts come into this game as the 43/50 favourites to beat Tottenham, who are 53/20, while the draw is 29/10. Chelsea have won three of their last five games in all competitions (D1, L1) and have an unbeaten record at home in the Premier League 2026/2027 (W2, D1).
Spurs, who sit 20th in the table with just three points from six games, are yet to win away in the competition, having played three times on the road (D2, L1). The last of these trips was at Old Trafford in the Premier League 2026/2027 where they drew 1-1.
Back Blues for London bragging rights
Chelsea look the most likely winners of the derby, although the head-to-head record between the sides and Spurs' poor form means it's not a walkover for the Blues. Alonso's men have won two in a row, however, and will be looking to extend this streak at Stamford Bridge.
Over 2.5 goals and Both Teams to Score, at 57/100 and 53/100 respectively, seem reasonable wagers given Chelsea's average 3.67 goals per game at Stamford Bridge in the Premier League 2026/2027 and the fact that Spurs have scored 0.33 goals per away game and conceded 1.33 in the same competition.
Joao Pedro has been the sharpest spark for Chelsea in the Premier League 2026/2027 so far, contributing three goals in four games. Spurs have yet to really find a consistent attacking option, although Conor Gallagher has given them their best chances with a goal in three appearances, two of which have been in their last four games.
