Chelsea FC are looking to end their winless run in the Premier League, by finally earning a win against Tottenham Hotspur who are no better here. Heading into this match, these two teams have almost no confidence, as both are winless before this match. Chelsea are from a 2-2 draw against Aston Villa, giving them just 1 point in their campaign. This puts Chelsea at the ninth of the league table with 48 points from their 33 matches. Meanwhile, the Spurs are from a 3-2 loss against Arsenal FC, which did not give them any point. Fortunately, despite their loss, Spurs remain to be at the fifth of the league table with 60 points form their 33 games. The meeting between these two teams is on May 3, 2024, at 2:30 AM (GMT+8).
Chelsea FC
Chelsea faced a difficult match at Villa Park, with Marc Cucurella’s own goal and Morgan Rogers’s strike putting them in a two-goal lead. However, they managed to avoid defeat for the fourth time in their Premier League history, entering the break two goals down. In the away end, Robin Olsen and Axel Disasi combined for an apparent winner. The VAR intervened and chalked the goal off, leading to a boo from several Chelsea stars. Despite feeling “gutted” as the Blues’ winless run in all tournaments extended to three matches, they remain in the top half of the standings in ninth position and are in the European mix. Chelsea’s recent profligacy has been a concern, but they have been successful at Stamford Bridge, winning five and drawing one of their last six matches.
Chelsea’s Thiago Silva, who confirmed his departure from the club, has been sidelined with a groin problem. The injury will not resolve before Thursday’s game. The injured players include Wesley Fofana, Reece James, Romeo Lavia, Lesley Ugochukwu, Malo Gusto, Ben Chilwell, Carney Chukwuemeka, and Enzo Fernandez. Raheem Sterling, Robert Sanchez, Christopher Nkunku, and Levi Colwill will not return.
Tottenham Hotspur
Tottenham’s defeat against Arsenal have led to an all-action match on Thursday. Tottenham’s performance was better in the half where they conceded three goals, but they fell to back-to-back defeats. Postecoglou’s men have been criticized for officiating, but set-pieces have been their undoing. They currently sit seven points below Villa with two games to make up. Tottenham has only two wins from their last 10 Premier League away matches and one goal from their last three on the road. Meanwhile letting eight in at the other end of the field. From the 52 goals conceded this term, four came in November’s home loss to Chelsea. Tottenham have only prevailed in one of their last 33 matches at Stamford Bridge, where now-Blues boss Pochettino masterminded a 3-1 success almost exactly six years ago.
Tottenham’s Timo Werner and Ben Davies have been ruled out for the rest of the season due to injuries. They join Chelsea’s long-term absentee list, and expect Oliver Skipp to return from a minor knock. Midfield changes will be made by Pape Sarr and Yves Bissouma.
Prediction:
Chelsea FC (1.5)
Odds: -0.85
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