Chelsea host Tottenham in a London derby at Stamford Bridge on Saturday evening, with the Blues looking to extend a run of convincing wins since the international break.
Chelsea have beaten Bournemouth and Everton in their last two outings, and kept their first clean sheet in 23 Premier League games at the Hill Dickinson Stadium last weekend. They sit fourth and remain in contention near the top of the table, while Spurs moved out of the relegation zone with a 3-1 home win over Coventry on Monday.
Team news and key absences
James Maddison scored on his first start of the season in that victory, and Dejan Kulusevski returned after more than a year out injured. Pedro Porro could feature, but Rodrigo Bentancur is suspended.
Chelsea will be without goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez, who broke his jaw at Everton, with Mike Penders set to stand in. Malo Gusto could return from illness, but changes are expected to be minimal given the Blues' improved form since Moises Caicedo's return.
Our betting tips
Tip 1: Over 2.5 goals and both teams to score at 5/6 (Betway)
Six of Chelsea's seven league games have seen at least three goals, with both teams scoring in five. Their only game with fewer than three goals came against Everton, a team known for low-scoring matches. Spurs, buoyed by Monday's win, have seen both teams score in their last four games.
Tip 2: Joao Pedro anytime assist at 17/4 (Coral, Ladbrokes)
Joao Pedro trails only Erling Haaland for Premier League goals this season. He has three assists already, including one in two of three home games, and plays alongside Cole Palmer and Morgan Rogers, who can finish off his passes.
Odds and head-to-head
Chelsea are 7/10 favourites with bookmakers, while Tottenham are a best price of 15/4. The last five meetings have all been won by Chelsea, including a 2-1 victory in May 2026 and a 5-2 win in October 2024.
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