Tottenham vs Chelsea Prediction & Betting Tips (8 December)

5th in the Premier League last year, Tottenham aims to qualify for the next Champions League this season. Everything hasn't really gone as planned so far. Indeed, Ange Postecoglou's men are currently 10th in the Premier League and are 6 points behind 4th place. Too irregular, they have conceded 4 losses in the last 8 days, for 3 victories and 1 draw. After a resounding success acquired in the den of Manchester City 0-4, the Spurs failed to continue. Held in a draw at home by Fulham 1-1, they then lost at Bournemouth this week 1-0. 9th in the Europa League, Tottenham intends to advance directly to the round of 16.

Outside the Big 4 during the two previous years, Chelsea are once again playing the leading roles under the leadership of Enzo Maresca this season. The Blues are certainly out of the title race 7 points behind the leader but are on the other hand comfortably installed in the Big 4 2nd with 5 lengths ahead of 5th. Beaten in the lair of Liverpool on October 20 2-1, they have not lost since 4 victories and 2 draws. After holding off Arsenal 1-1, Cole Palmer's teammates won in turn against Leicester 1-2, Aston Villa 3-0 and bottom side Southampton this week 1-5. Uncompromising in the Conference League, 4 wins, Chelsea are at the top of the standings.

Several elements are missing for Tottenham this Sunday. This is the case of goalkeeper No. 1 Vicario as well as starting defenders van de Ven and Romero. They fill the ranks of the infirmary alongside the interesting winger Odobert and the replacement striker Richarlison. In addition, midfielder Bentancur has not finished serving his suspension while young Moore is ill. Substitute this week, captain Son (3 goals and 4 assists in PL) should return to the starting 11. The other offensive players Johnson (6 goals in PL), Kulusevski (2 goals and 3 assists in PL) and Solanke (4 goals and 2 assists in PL) are available as is playmaker Maddison (5 goals and 3 assists in PL) .

On the Chelsea side, the defensive sector is weakened by the defections of executives Reece James and Fofana. Additionally, long-time absent striker Kellyman is also injured. Starting this week, French international Nkunku took the opportunity to shake the net. He could still return to the bench this weekend and leave the forefront of the attack to Jackson (8 goals and 3 assists in the PL). Attackers Palmer (9 goals and 6 assists in PL) and Madueke (5 goals and 2 assists in PL) also scored against Southampton. The midfield could still be made up of Caicedo and Enzo Fernandez.