Another London Derby awaits us in the Premier League, and it’s one of the most significant matches for hosts Chelsea, who would be looking to strengthen their hold on fourth position in the league standings as Tottenham Hotspur visits Stamford Bridge on Thursday, April 3.
In the reverse fixture at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, the Blues ran out 4-3 winners courtesy of two penalties, which were successfully converted by Cole Palmer as Ange Postecoglu witnessed his side give their best but fall short in front of home supporters.
Learn more about the odds, team news, picks, and predictions for the thrilling Premier League clash between Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur here.
Here is when and where to watch the clash between Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur.
Date: 04/03
Time: 3 pm ET
Location: Stamford Bridge, London
Where to watch: The match can be watched on Peacock in the USA
Both Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur could qualify for the UEFA Champions League, as Spurs have made it to the quarter-final of the UEFA Europa League and Postecoglu would be putting all his eggs in one basket to qualify for Europe’s premier competition, while the Blues could still make it to the 2025-26 UCL season courtesy of their league position.
Enzo Maresca’s men are in fourth position in the Premier League standings with 49 points from 29 matches and have qualified for the UEFA Europa Conference League quarter-final as well. Maresca has done well to trim a bloated squad and infuse a sense of team spirit that has powered the Blues to the fourth spot after finishing 12th and 6th in the last two seasons.
Nicolas Jackson is primed to return to the Chelsea squad for the first time since February 4, when the striker picked up a hamstring injury that ruled him out for almost two entire months. Palmer has an impressive record against the cross-town rivals, and the English forward is also back in training after missing the defeat to Arsenal and England’s first two World Cup qualifiers for the 2026 edition.
Postecoglu has experienced all emotions during the ongoing season with his team failing to impress at times while also putting in exhilarating performances like they did in the 4-0 win against Manchester City. Tottenham is currently in the 14th spot with 34 points from 29 matches with only 4 draws so far, exhibiting an ‘all in’ approach by the Lilywhites, who have been plagued by injuries since the start of the season.
The quartet of Dejan Kulusevski, Radu Dragusin, Richarlison, and Kevin Danso are expected to miss the short trip to West London due to their respective injuries. The only good news surrounding players returning from injury could be about Lucas Bergvall, who will be at Postecoglu’s disposal after missing Sweden’s matches during the international break due to illness.
The Playoffs aim to facilitate the safest bets for the game. Have a look at the predictions for the game below.
Total goals Over 3.5 @ +102 (MGM Bet): With two of the top five attacking teams in the league in terms of goal-scoring output coming head to head, it promises to be a goal-fest for the fans. With Son Heung-min, Brennan Johnson, and Dominic Solanke firing for the visitors, James Maddison would be the key in midfield, while Palmer, Jackson, and Jadon Sancho would be entrusted with scoring the goals for the Blues.
Noni Madueke (To Score a Goal @ +155 as per MGM Bet): With 7 goals and 3 assists in the ongoing Premier League campaign, Noni Madueke has also returned from injury and started training in Cobham last week. The 23-year old is having his best season in terms of goal contributions, and the Blues would be happy about the return of the promising forward.
Postecoglu has failed to get the best out of his side in London Derbies in the ongoing league campaign losing five of the nine derbies so far and the Australian manager has also failed to defeat Chelsea in his three previous attempts in the league and could become the first Tottenham head coach to lose his first four matches against the Blues.
Our Final Prediction: The Blues are primed for a UEFA Champions League spot for the 2025-26 season, and a win against their rivals would boost their chances by a huge margin; a 3-1 win for the hosts is on the cards.
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