The Tottenham vs Chelsea London derby is set for Saturday as the two clubs meet in what promises to be a high-stakes Premier League clash.
And if Matchweek 10’s fixture of the 2025/26 Premier League season is anything like 4-3 Chelsea win in December 2024, football fans are in for a treat.
Tottenham currently sit third in the Premier League table, while Chelsea are still trying to find consistency. Both form and key absences mean this game is far from straightforward.
Match Details
Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
London, England
Saturday, November 1
17:30 GMT
The Absence of Cole Palmer & Levi Colwill Too Obvious – And Chelsea’s up and Down Form
Midfielder Cole Palmer remains sidelined due to a groin injury and won’t return until approximately late November or early December. Defender Levi Colwill is also out for most of the season.
These absences impact Chelsea both creatively and defensively. On top of that, Chelsea’s form this season has been inconsistent. They have shown moments of good attacking play, but too often moments of chaos creep in. One moment they look dangerous, the next they look vulnerable.
For Tottenham, this is a chance – facing a Chelsea side missing big pieces and not fully balanced. But they must avoid complacency because the Tottenham vs Chelsea London derby intensity will still be high.
Chelsea’s Disciplinary Issue
Chelsea’s problems are not only injuries and form – discipline is a real concern too. The Blues have been penalised often for red and yellow cards. Manager Enzo Maresca has admitted the young squad must “grow up” and make fewer mistakes.
For one, Liam Delap, coming back from injury, was brought on as a substitute in Chelsea’s 4-3 victory over Wolves in the fourth round of the FA Cup. While his return was much welcomed, it was cut short after the striker received two yellow cards within 10 minutes. He will not be available for selection domestically until Chelsea’s Premier League fixture against Wolves, on November 8.
In big games, especially derbies, losing a player or giving away a sloppy foul can swing the result. Tottenham will look to exploit any lapse in focus from Chelsea. If Chelsea give away cheap set-pieces or second-balls because of indiscipline, Tottenham will punish them.
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H2H History of the Clash
The Totteham vs Chelsea fixture has a rich history and a clear edge for Chelsea. Looking at direct meetings, Chelsea have won significantly more often than Tottenham.
In recent seasons, especially, Chelsea have largely held the upper hand in the London derby. In their last eight games against each other, Chelsea have won six, and Spurs just one.
Tottenham know this and will be determined to shift the narrative – but they face a psychological hurdle. For Tottenham, beating Chelsea outright at home would send a strong message.
Tottenham vs Chelsea Injuries, Doubts and Suspensions
Tottenham injuries: Dejan Kulesevski, James Maddison, Radu Dragusin, Ben Davies, Destiny Udogie, Yves Bissouma, Archie Gray, Cristian Romero (doubtful), Dominic Solanke (doubtful), Kota Takai (doubtful)
Chelsea injuries: Dario Essugo, Cole Palmer, Benoit Badiashile, Levi Colwill, Liam Delap (suspension)
Tottenham vs Chelsea Predicted Lineups
This London derby is bound to be an entertaining fixture, and both Thomas Frank and Enzo Maresca will be looking to put out their best possible teams, all factors considered. Here, we look at the Tottenham vs Chelsea predicted lineups:
Tottenham predicted XI: Guglielmo Vicario, Pedro Porro, Kevin Danso, Micky van de Ven, Djed Spence, Joao Palhinha, Rodrigo Bentacur, Brennan Johnson, Xavi Simons, Mohamed Kudus, Kolo Muani
Chelsea predicted XI: Robert Sanchez, Malo Gusto, Trevoh Chalobah, Josh Acheampong, Marc Cucurella, Reece James, Enzo Fernandez, Pedro Neto, Alejandro Garnacho, Andrey Santos, Joao Pedro
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Recording Date: 29.10.2025