Tottenham Hotspur (18-9-6) travel to face off against Chelsea (13-11-9) on Thursday, May 2nd. This match will be played at Stamford Bridge in London. Tottenham Hotspur will be looking to bounce back from a loss in their last match, while Chelsea is coming off a draw. The match will get started at 2:30 PM ET.

Tottenham Hotspur vs Chelsea

Tottenham Hotspur Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

Tottenham Hotspur will be looking to bounce back from a close 3-2 loss to Arsenal. Heading into the match, they were the heavy underdog at +330, and the five combined goals just barely surpassed the line of 3.5 goals.

On offense, Tottenham took a total of 14 shots and eight corners, and they scored on a penalty kick while having just two shots on goal. Cristian Romero and Son Heungmin were the only two players to convert on their penalty kick chances.

Defensively, things were tough for Tottenham, as they allowed three goals on just three shots on target for Arsenal. Guglielmo Vicario finished with just one save on the match, and his club also had an own goal.

Through 33 matches, Tottenham Hotspur has a record of 18-9-6, putting them in 5th place in the EPL. They have dropped two straight matches, including a loss to 17th-ranked Nottingham Forest. Overall, they have been favored in 23 matches, going 15-6-2 in those contests. On the road, Tottenham is just 6-4-6. Their next match will be on May 5th against Liverpool FC.

Chelsea Is Coming Off A Draw

Chelsea will be looking to get back on the winning track after picking up a draw vs. Aston Villa. Going into that match, they were the +233 underdog, and the four combined goals just exceeded the over/under goal line of 3.5 goals.

On offense, Chelsea was led by Noni Madueke and Conor Gallagher, who each scored one time. Madueke also picked up the assist on Gallagher’s score. Overall, Chelsea’s offense took 21 shots and five shots on goal.

Đorđe Petrović finished with three saves for Chelsea’s defense, but they allowed two goals on Aston Villa’s four total shots on goal. One of their defensive own goals, which came on a corner kick, ended up being the difference in the match.

Chelsea will be looking to improve their record of 13-11-9 as they take on Tottenham Hotspur. So far this season, Chelsea has been favored in 24 of their 33 matches, going 12-8-4 in those contests. Overall, they sit 9th in the EPL, just one point behind West Ham United. Over their last three matches, Chelsea has gone 1-1-1, including a 2-2 draw with Aston Villa on April 27th.

Tottenham Hotspur Offense Breakdown

So far this season, Tottenham Hotspur has been one of the more efficient teams in the EPL, ranking 7th in goals scored and 5th in shots on goal. They have also been successful in the passing game, ranking 3rd in the league in passing percentage. Son Heungmin has been their top offensive weapon, leading the team in goals scored and shots on goal. His 16 goals are 9th in the EPL, and his 34 shots on goal are 12th in the league.

Chelsea Offense Breakdown

Chelsea is currently 6th in the EPL in goals scored this season, averaging 1.9 goals per match. Cole Palmer is their top scorer, with 20 goals on the season, which is also 2nd in the EPL. Palmer is also 5th in the EPL in shots on goal and leads Chelsea in that category. Overall, Chelsea is 6th in the EPL in shots on goal and 11th in corners. They have had fewer corners than their opponents in 45.5% of their matches. Their passing percentage of 85.6% is 7th in the EPL.

Tottenham Hotspur Defense Breakdown

Heading into their match against Chelsea, Tottenham’s defense is 9th in the EPL, allowing 1.6 goals per match. Over their last five matches, they have given up an average of 1.8 goals. Guglielmo Vicario is 11th in the EPL with six clean sheets, and he is 11th in saves with 94. Overall, Tottenham’s defense is 5th in blocked shots and interceptions, but they are last in the league in fouls per match. Over their last five matches, they have given up three goals to Arsenal and four goals to Newcastle United.

Chelsea Defense Breakdown

Chelsea’s defense has struggled of late, allowing 15 goals over their last seven matches (2.1 per match). This includes giving up five goals to Arsenal and two goals to both Aston Villa and Sheffield United. On the season, they are 16th in goals allowed per match (1.8). Đorđe Petrović is 18th in clean sheets (3) and 15th in saves (61). Overall, Chelsea is 10th in blocked shots and 13th in interceptions.

Tottenham Hotspur vs Chelsea Prediction

When Tottenham and Chelsea meet up, we are predicting a 2-2 draw, which is listed at +300. This matchup features two of the EPL’s top offenses, with Chelsea coming in 6th in goals scored and shots on goal. On the other side, Tottenham is 7th in both categories. Our projections have Richarlison as the top projected goal scorer for Tottenham, while Raheem Sterling has the best odds to score for Chelsea.

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