Chelsea have the chance to stamp their intent on the Premier League title race as they visit Tottenham on Sunday.
Liverpool’s recent slip midweek before their match was postponed on Saturday means a Blues win here could see them pull within four points of the Reds at the top of the Premier League table, with Arsenal in the same boat as well against Fulham.
The Blues were not expected to be amongst the challengers this season, the first under Enzo Maresca, but have flown under the radar well as other storylines take most of the headlines.
Tottenham, meanwhile, are all over the place, battering some of the top teams while struggling against the lower tier competition. It has them 12th in the table, unable to secure any kind of consistency.
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Tottenham vs. Chelsea prediction, odds
- Moneyline lean:Â Chelsea (+110 on BetMGM)
- Score prediction:Â Chelsea 3-1 Tottenham
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At this point with Spurs, it’s impossible to back them with any semblance of confidence. They’ve been wholly unable to back their 4-0 win over Man City, failing to win any of their other games amongst the last six.
Chelsea, meanwhile, are flying from an attacking perspective. They’ve put up the second-most expected goals in the league, which has allowed them to be a touch leakier than desired on defense. Cole Palmer has continued his explosion, while Noni Madueke has been a pleasant surprise contributor.
| Â | BetMGM (USA) |
| Tottenham win | +210 |
| Draw | +300 |
| Chelsea win | +110 |
| Both teams to score |
Y: -300 N:Â +200 |
| Over / Under 3.5 goals |
O: -120 U: -110 |
| Chelsea -0.5 goals |
+100 |
| Tottenham +0.5 goals |
-140 |
Tottenham vs. Chelsea match facts
- Date:Â Sunday, December 8, 2024
- Kickoff Time:Â 4:30Â p.m. local (11:30Â a.m. ET / 8:30Â a.m. PT)
- Location: Tottenham Hotspur Stadium (London, England)
- Referee: Anthony Taylor, VAR: Jarred Gillett.
- Last meeting:Â Chelsea 2-0 Tottenham (May 2, 2024 | Premier League)
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Tottenham vs. Chelsea best bet
- Pick:Â Over 3.5 total goals
- Odds:Â -120 (BetMGM)
These two teams sit in the top six of the Premier League in expected goals, and there are plenty of additional factors to indicate this could be a barn burner.
Chelsea and Tottenham have both conceded over six fewer goals than their expected, suggesting some good luck or good goalkeeping have played a role. In Tottenham’s case, goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario who’s been fantastic this season is out for a number of months with an ankle injury, with Fraser Forster a clear downgrade.
The Blues have put up loads of chances on just about everyone this season, and they have success against Tottenham in the past. Two of their last four meetings have gone over 3.5 goals, and in one other the expected total was above that mark.
Tottenham vs. Chelsea prop bet
- Pick: Nicolas Jackson to score a goal
- Odds:Â +145 (BetMGM)
- Pick:Â Christopher Nkunku to score a goal
- Odds:Â +150 (BetMGM)
If you’re on this play, you should wait until the lineups are released, but whoever starts up front for Chelsea should be a strong bet to find the back of the net at plus odds.
Enzo Maresca had stuck with Nicolas Jackson for most of the early portion of the season in Premier League play, but he has been forced to rotate in Christopher Nkunku, who has been exceptional when given an opportunity. He has scored in every single Europa Conference League game, and picked up a goal and assist in his first Premier League start since opening day last time out against Southampton.
While last season Cole Palmer had to carry the Blues himself as the others failed to finish chances, this season the rest of the squad has come to the table. Palmer is still a top player, but he has been allowed to play a supporting role more as the strikers slam in goals. Check the lineups and play whoever gets the nod.