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Two managers under pressure will aim to earn some credit when Ange Postecoglou and Enzo Maresca lead out Tottenham and Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on Thursday. Here are predictions, team news, betting tips, and possible line-ups for the game.
Chelsea aim to return to the Champions League next season and are currently occupying the final spot in the Premier League table, but their 1-0 loss to Arsenal before the break leaves them in a tight spot.
The Blues are just one point ahead of fifth-placed Manchester City and are just two points ahead of Brighton and Newcastle United.
If Maresca was under pressure, Postecoglou is even in a worse place, as his Spurs side currently sit 14th in the table and have the Europa League as their only route back to Europe next season.
They did beat AZ Alkmaar 3-2 on aggregate in their Europa League last-16 tie, which was a huge relief, but a three-match winless streak in the league has seen rumours about a potential dismissal gain grounds.
Chelsea vs Tottenham Head to Head
If Spurs lose on Thursday, Postecoglou will become the first Tottenham manager to lose his first four league games against the Blues.
Chelsea have also dominated this fixture, having won more Premier League games against Tottenham (36) than any other opposition and scoring more goals against them (120) than against any other team in the league.
No team has picked up fewer points in London derbies than Tottenham this season, picking up just 10 points against fellow cross-capital rivals (W3, D1, L5).
Chelsea vs Tottenham Team News and Possible Lineups
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Cole Palmer is doubtful, but Noni Madueke and Nicolas Jackson returned to training during the international break and will be available for selection on Thursday.
For Tottenham, Dejan Kulusevski, Radu Dragusin, Kevin Danso, and Richarlison are all sidelined with injuries.
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Chelsea Predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)
Sanchez (GK); James, Colwill, Badiashile, Cucurella; Caicedo, Fernandez, Lavia; Palmer, Neto, Nkunku
Tottenham Predicted lineup (4-3-3)
Vicario (GK); Porro, Romero, Van de Ven, Spence; Bentancur, Bergvall, Maddison; Odobert, Solanke, Son
Chelsea vs Tottenham Predictions & Betting Tips
The Blues have struggled in recent weeks, but a game against Spurs will always present an opportunity to bounce back. The hosts have the superior firepower, and the visitors will approach this without caution, as they have previously always done under Postecoglou.
Chelsea to win
Both teams to score
Over 3.5 goals
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