Tottenham take on the visitors Chelsea in the round 10 match of English Premier League. The match will be played on Saturday, November 1st at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium (London).
Tottenham won the Europa League six months ago — their first major trophy in many years. However, in the Premier League they managed just 38 points and finished 17th, which inevitably led to Postecoglou’s dismissal. His replacement, Thomas Frank, arrived from nearby Brentford and was seen as an intriguing choice. He could have started triumphantly, but in the UEFA Super Cup, Tottenham let a comfortable lead slip and eventually lost to PSG on penalties. In the Champions League, after opening with a fortunate win against Villarreal, they were held to draws by Bodø/Glimt and Monaco. Domestically, their performances have improved, though they recently suffered a home defeat to Aston Villa. They bounced back with a confident 3-0 win over Everton, but in the League Cup this week, they failed to respond to two early goals from Newcastle and were knocked out. Tottenham are showing flashes of promise under their new coach, but stability and consistency remain elusive. Their attacking play is strong, yet defensive lapses continue to cost them points at crucial moments.
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Chelsea are now dealing with issues rooted in the summer. The Blues have, in many ways, become victims of their own recent success. Last season they finished fourth in the Premier League and also lifted the Europa Conference League trophy — a run driven largely by their squad depth. The busy summer didn’t help recovery either: they spent over a month in the United States competing at the Club World Cup, where they also claimed the title. Now, with numerous injuries and a tight schedule, manager Enzo Maresca has struggled to maintain consistency. Fatigue and fitness problems have led to setbacks, such as a 1-3 Champions League loss to Bayern. Still, Chelsea managed to bounce back in Europe and showed improvement in league play through mid-autumn. Their last Premier League match ended in a draw with Sunderland, but they followed it up with a thrilling 4-3 League Cup victory over Wolves, even after going down to ten men. Chelsea remain dangerous going forward but fragile defensively, which often makes their matches unpredictable. Their form has been erratic, yet their offensive potential ensures they can challenge any opponent on their day.
Chelsea have dominated recent London derbies, winning the last four meetings in a row. This looks like an evenly matched fixture, but one that should produce plenty of excitement. The best bet here is on over 2.5 total goals.
Prediction for the match: Over 2.5 scored goals.
