Probable Lineups

4-2-3-1
Chelsea
4-4-2
Tottenham
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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparision

(63) 36 Goals 57 (65)
(48) 27 Assists 39 (47)
(6.7) 6.8 Average Ratings 7 (6.7)
28.5 Average Age 29.6
184.7 Average Height (cm) 179.9
(1.3) 1.4 Shots pg 1.8 (1.2)
(56%) 55% Aerial Duel Success 53% (54%)
(0.6) 0.5 Dribbles pg 0.7 (0.9)
(1.4) 1.4 Tackles pg 1.3 (1.6)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Premier League.

Missing Players

Player Reason Status Rating
Branislav Ivanovic Doubtful 6.95
Oriol Romeu Doubtful 6.58
John Terry Doubtful 6.98
Player Reason Status Rating
Heurelho Gomes Out N/A
Tom Huddlestone Out 6.42
Michael Dawson Out 6.96
Aaron Lennon Out 6.76
Emmanuel Adebayor Doubtful 7.22

Team News

Chelsea
  • John Terry and Oriol Romeu were ruled out of the clash with City and remain doubtful.
  • However, Chelsea's captain was given a good chance of facing Tottenham and could come in for Ivanovic, who picked up a muscle injury, potentially shifting David Luiz to right-back.
  • Daniel Sturridge and Didier Drogba could both return to the starting XI, with Lampard and Torres both subdued in the defeat at Eastlands.
Tottenham
  • Emmanuel Adebayor and Aaron Lennon both sat out of the draw with Stoke through injury and were missed, with the former more likely to return despite remaining doubtful, as Lennon remains sidelined
  • Ledley King could be given some rest and was replaced late on by Ryan Nelsen on Wednesday, who could start this weekend, with Gallas also fit and available.
  • Jermain Defoe will hope to get the nod over Louis Saha up front, and if Redknapp opts for two up top van der Vaart may move out to the right wing.

Prediction

  • The idea that Di Matteo may have been overly cautious with the likes of Terry and Ivanovic in the game against City may have been in the knowledge that a win over Spurs could prove to be more critical, with Redknapp perhaps treating the injuries to Adebayor and Lennon in the same manner.
  • Chelsea have never lost a Premier League game at home to Tottenham, winning 13 and drawing 6, though last season's debacle will live long in the memory of the travelling fans after Lampard's strike that didn't cross the line was counted, only for Kalou to net a winner from an offside position.
  • The home side have won 4 of the last 5 matches in which they have hosted Spurs at Stamford Bridge, and another victory here would see them move to within 2 points of the away side and that final Champions League spot.
Prediction:
Chelsea
1
1
Tottenham
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Latest Comments

 
  • LunaMariaHawke

    have a great match..:)

    1 year ago
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  • faanfomas

    total<3
    both to score,maybe 8-)

    1 year ago
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  • Ozil10

    If David Luiz plays full-back I would be concerned as a Chelsea fan! He has a bad history of playing full-back, especially when Hulk ripped him apart (left-back I know). Would like to see a Bale vs Luiz duel!

    1 year ago
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Head to Head Stats

R Team W D L Pts Form
4 Tottenham 20 9 9 69 llwwdw
6 Chelsea 18 10 10 64 ddwllw

Top Players

Chelsea
Tottenham
J. Mata 7.31
F. Lampard 7.19
Ramires 7.05
L. Modric 7.57
G. Bale 7.54
R. v. d. Vaart 7.26
F. Lampard 11
D. Sturridge 11
J. Terry 6
E. Adebayor 17
J. Defoe 11
R. v. d. Vaart 11
J. Mata 13
A. Cole 6
F. Lampard 5
E. Adebayor 11
G. Bale 10
R. v. d. Vaart 7

Match Forecast

Chelsea will be shown a high number of cards  
Chelsea will create many scoring chances  
* Match forecast is generated from clashes in team characters.

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