Chelsea vs Tottenham Hotspur Match Analysis and Prediction

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Two Premier League teams will be returning to the EFL Cup action semi-finals when Chelsea will be welcoming Tottenham Hotpspur to the Stamford Bridge on Wednesday.

The hosts are currently sitting 2nd in the Premier League standings, 10 points behind league leaders Manchester City, while Tottenham Hotspur are 6th, 2 points behind fourth-placed Arsenal with games in hand.

Chelsea are heading into the match with a record of a eight-match unbeaten run across all competition dating back to December 8 when they drew 3-3 with Zenit in the Champions League after previously losing 3-2 to West Ham United in the Premier League.

The Blues started the year in what could be called a lucky point picked up at the Stamford Bridge after ending their first match of the year in a 2-2 draw.

In that match Sadio Mane gave Liverpool an opener at the 9th-minute mark before Salah put the visitors in a 2-0 lead at the 26th minute, but Mateo Kovacic and Christian Pulisic put in their efforts at the 42nd and 45th minute to secure a point for the Blues.

Meanwhile, Tottenham will be looking to make it a six-match unbeaten run in all competitions after previously being unbeaten in five matches, winning three and drawing two.

Tottenham are heading into this match of the back of a 1-0 victory over Watford on the New Year’s Day where Davinson Sanchez was the only goalscorer at the Vicarage Road.

The Lilywhites dominated much of the game, despite their head coach being absent after having tested positive for Covid-19, having a possession of 74% with 21 attempts on goal with 9 on target.

In the last encounter between the two teams, Chelsea dominated with a clean sheet, scoring 3-0 away from home, a match that was played at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

Chelsea vs Tottenham Hotspur head to head

The two Premier League teams have previously met on 153 occasions across all competitions, where Chelsea are leading with 67 victories while Tottenham have won 49, and they have drawn in 37. Chelsea have scored 235 goals and conceded 211. Chelsea have in won two of their last five encounters.

Tottenham Hotspur (P)1-1 Chelsea 29/09/20

Chelsea 0-0 Tottenham Hotspur 29/11/20

Tottenham Hotspur 0-1 Chelsea 04/02/21

Chelsea 2-2 Tottenham Hotspur 04/08/21

Tottenham Hotspur 0-3 Chelsea 19/09/21

Chelsea latest home form

Chelsea have been on a good run of form at home, as they have not lost in more than ten matches at home. Their last home defeat came on September 25 when they lost 1-0 to Manchester City. In their last five matches, they have won one and drawn in four.

Chelsea 1-1 Manchester United 28/11/21

Chelsea 3-2 Leeds United 11/12/21

Chelsea 1-1 Everton 16/12/21

Chelsea 1-1 Brighton & Hove Albion 29/12/21

Chelsea 2-2 Liverpool 02/01/22

Chelsea latest away form

Chelsea have recently lost 3-2 away to West Ham United, but they have been on a good run of form on the road, as that is their only loss since Sptember 29 when they lost 1-0 to Juventus in the Champions League. They have won two, drawn two and lost on of their last five.

West Ham United 3-2 Chelsea 04/12/21

Zenit 3-3 Chelsea 08/12/21

Wolverhampton Wanderers 0-0 Chelsea 19/12/21

Brentford 0-2 Chelsea 22/12/21

Aston Villa 1-2 Chelsea 26/12/21

Tottenham Hotspur latest home form

Tottenham have been on a good form at home, as they have lost just one of their last eight matches. That defeat came on December 9 when they lost 3-0 to Rennes in the Europa Conference League. In their last five, they have won three, drawn one and lost one.

Tottenham Hotspur 3-0 Norwich City 05/12/21

Tottenham Hotspur 0-3 Rennes 09/12/21

Tottenham Hotspur 2-2 Liverpool 19/12/21

Tottenham Hotspur 2-1 West Ham United 22/12/21

Tottenham Hotspur 3-0 Crystal Palace 26/12/21

Tottenham Hotspur latest away form

Tottenham have recently been on a good form on the road, as they have lost just one of their last five matches. The loss came on November 25 when they lost 2-1 to Mura in the Europa Conference League. In their last five, they have won two, drawn two and lost one.

Burnley 0-1 Tottenham Hotspur 27/10/21

Everton 0-0 Tottenham Hotspur 07/11/21

Mura 2-1 Tottenham Hotspur 25/11/21

Southampton 1-1 Tottenham Hotspur 28/12/21

Watford 0-1 Tottenham Hotspur 01/01/22

Chelsea news

Goalkeeper Edouard Mendy is likely to miss out after linking up with Senegal for the Africa Cup of Nations, while Ruben Loftus-Cheek will also miss out as he has been dealing with injury and illness in recent weeks. Andreas Christensen, Reec James, Timo Werner and Ben Chilwell will also miss out.

Tottenham Hotspur news

Ryan Sessegnon picked up a thigh injury just before Christmas and he is set to sit this one out, while Steven Bergwijn will also miss out after picking up a calf problem during the Boxing Day against Crystal Palace. Cristian Romero is greatly recovering form a thigh injury but will be out of action.

Prediction and Odds

There is a high feeling that Tottenham Hotspur certainly have the ability to breach the defence of the Chelsea side, but probably will not prevent them from conceding through the end of the game. With this one seemingly being a tight contest, we could see a narrow win for the Blues.

Odds: 1 2.30 X 3.01 2 2.75