Preview – Chelsea vs Tottenham

Jose Mourinho returns to Stamford Bridge, this time as a cross-town rival with his Tottenham Hotspur side.

Premier LeagueRound 27
Chelsea
22 Feb
13:30
Tottenham
Stamford Bridge
Who will win?

Chelsea

Frank Lampard will be looking to make it three out of three against his mentor Jose Mourinho, as Chelsea welcome Tottenham in the latest London derby this weekend.
The game could also be of big importance for the top four race, with only one point separating the rivals on the Premier League standings.
Chelsea have failed to register a win in top-flight English football in four consecutive league games now and won just one of the last five EPL games they’ve hosted at the Stamford Bridge.

Tottenham

Jose Mourinho’s returns to the Bridge are always interesting regardless of the side he is leading at that particular time.
However, it is his first time visiting the place where he won three Premier League titles as a city rival, which probably gives an extra touch to the following London derby.
With a win, Jose will pass his former club on the league standings and secure a Champions League spot for Tottenham Hotspur.
Present Form
H2H
Chelsea
Tottenham
5/15
points
0-2
2-2
1-2
2-2
1-0
H
A
A
H
A
10/15
points
0-1
2-3
3-2
2-0
1-1
H
A
H
H
A

Stats

Chelsea have only lost one of their last 33 home games against Tottenham in all competitions dating back to 1990.
Their seven home defeats in all competitions is their most in a single season since 1994-95.
Tottenham have won four consecutive league matches for the first time since January to February 2019.

Spurs would need to win all of their remaining 12 league matches this season to equal their total of 23 league victories in 2018-19.

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