Both London clubs have plenty to be unhappy about this season yet Chelsea still hold a real lifeline through the FA Cup final against Manchester City. The remaining Premier League fixtures serve mainly as warm up games for that big Wembley date. Tottenham on the other hand are battling to stay in the top flight and every point now carries extra weight with just two rounds left. Fans across the country are watching closely to see which side can grab momentum heading into the summer break.
Team Form
Chelsea arrive with a dismal run of six straight league defeats and only one draw in their last seven outings. That single point against Liverpool feels like a distant memory and the side simply cannot buy a win right now. Tottenham by contrast have shown real fight under Roberto De Zerbi with two victories and two draws from their last four matches pulling them two points clear of the drop zone occupied by West Ham.
- Chelsea have lost their last seven league games in a row
- Tottenham remain unbeaten in their previous four fixtures
- De Zerbi has steadied the ship after a rocky start
- Chelsea risk missing out on European football entirely
Tactical Analysis
The visitors will look to press high and exploit spaces behind Chelsea full backs while relying on quick transitions. De Zerbi has instilled a more compact shape that limits opponents chances and gives his forwards freedom to counter. Chelsea meanwhile continue to struggle with cohesion in midfield and often resort to long balls that rarely trouble well organised defences. Key duels in the middle of the park will decide whether the home side can finally stop the rot or whether the away team grab the points they desperately need.
Betting Proposal
With far greater motivation to avoid relegation Tottenham are unlikely to leave empty handed. The away side boast the stronger recent form and a more settled squad heading into this London derby. Consider the X2 at around 1.75 as the value play here. A draw or Tottenham victory looks the most probable outcome given Chelsea inability to string together positive results. This market offers solid coverage for punters looking at the bigger picture of both teams situations.
