EPL · October 24, 2026 · 12:30 PM ET
TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR @ CHELSEA
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Matchup Analysis
Chelsea arrive with momentum; Spurs have only just got off the mark
Chelsea have won their last two league matches, beating Bournemouth 5-1 and Everton 2-0. Tottenham’s 3-1 victory over Coventry was their first Premier League win of the season, so Saturday presents a much tougher test of whether that result signals a turnaround.
SourcePenders faces a high-profile first league start
With Emiliano Martínez recovering from jaw surgery, Mike Penders is expected to start in goal for Chelsea after making his Premier League debut off the bench at Everton. The occasion will test a young goalkeeper against the pressure of a London derby.
SourcePorro’s return could reshape Tottenham’s right side
Pedro Porro resumed first-team training after a hamstring injury and is in contention, but his availability is not yet certain. If he is fit to start, his return would give Spurs a more familiar option on the right; otherwise Roberto De Zerbi may need to adjust his defensive setup.
SourceSpurs have a midfield selection problem
Rodrigo Bentancur is suspended and Lucas Bergvall is expected to miss out, leaving Sandro Tonali and Archie Gray among the likely midfield options. That combination may have to cover substantial ground against Chelsea’s attacking midfielders.
SourceChelsea can target the space in front of Spurs’ defence
Chelsea’s projected setup puts its attacking midfielders in the pockets between Tottenham’s midfield and back line, while Tottenham’s potential route forward is to attack the channels behind Chelsea’s advanced wing-backs. Which side exploits those spaces more effectively could shape the match.
SourcePick Ideas
Chelsea to win
A home win is the straightforward result-market lean: Chelsea are priced as clear favorites, with odds around 1.67 in the available market snapshot. Treat the price as a snapshot rather than a guarantee, and check it again closer to kickoff.
Both teams to score — yes
This is an alternative to backing a one-sided Chelsea result: Tottenham have scored in four consecutive matches, while Chelsea have conceded in four straight home games. The risk is that Chelsea’s recent clean sheet against Everton carries over.
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