The 30th round of the English Championship will take place on Thursday at Stamford Bridge, where Chelsea will host Tottenham. This match presents an interesting betting opportunity, and I recommend placing a bet on the outcome with favorable odds.
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Chelsea has made the most of a favorable schedule, winning two consecutive home matches against teams at the bottom of the standings. They comfortably beat Southampton 4-0 and narrowly edged out Leicester 1-0. However, their momentum faltered on the road, with a 1-0 derby defeat to Arsenal.
While the team’s form in 2024 has been inconsistent, they still occupy a Champions League spot. However, their lead over the nearest competitor is down to just one point, and further slip-ups could cost them fourth place. In their last 13 Premier League matches, Chelsea has secured only four wins, drawn three times, and suffered six losses.
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On the other hand, Ange Postecoglou’s Tottenham team has struggled recently, failing to win in their last three league matches. They suffered a 1-0 home defeat to Manchester City, drew 2-2 with Bournemouth, and lost 2-0 away to Fulham. As a result, Spurs have dropped to 14th place, 13 points behind the European spots, extinguishing any hopes of a high finish this season.
The only bright spot for Spurs has been their attack. With 55 goals scored, they have one of the league’s best offenses, second only to Liverpool. However, their defense remains a major issue, and they’ve gone winless in 10 of their last 13 league games, with two draws and eight losses. On the road, they have managed just five wins in 14 matches, with eight losses.
Probable Lineups
- Chelsea: Robert Sanchez, Levi Colwill, Wesley Fofana, Marc Cucurella, Benoit Badiashile, Reece James, Moises Caicedo, Pedro Neto, Enzo Fernandez, Jadon Sancho, Christopher Nkunku
- Tottenham: Guglielmo Vicario, Ben Davies, Cristian Romero, Destiny Udogie, Djed Spence, Rodrigo Bentancur, Archie Gray, Yves Bissouma, Mathys Tel, Brennan Johnson, Dominic Solanke
Match Facts & Head-to-Head
- In the first round, Chelsea defeated Tottenham 4-3 away.
- The “Both Teams to Score” bet has cashed in three out of the last five meetings.
- The “Total Over 2.5 Goals” bet has also hit in three out of the last five encounters.
Prediction
Chelsea is the bookmaker’s favorite for this matchup, with odds of 1.67 for a home win. They have been dominant over Tottenham at home, with four wins and two draws in their last six meetings at Stamford Bridge. Given this record and current form, I recommend betting on a “Chelsea to win” outcome at odds of 1.67.
