Form and Line-up Chelsea
Over the last two months, Chelsea supporters have seen their favourites win either in person or on screen only twice, and to be honest, that victory over Port Vale can almost be discounted. Against top-flight opposition, the team have only beaten Leeds United 1:0 on 26 April. On top of that, it was in the FA Cup rather than the Premier League. Their winless run in the league already stretches to seven rounds, although at least a six-match losing streak has come to an end. If they drop points again, there is about an 80% chance they will also be left without the Europa League.
Key numbers:
In the FA Cup final, Chelsea generated chances worth only 0.49 xG, and even their sole shot on target was kept out not by the Manchester City goalkeeper.
Chelsea have scored in only two of their last seven Premier League matches.
Four of their last six Premier League opponents have scored three goals.
In the Premier League home table, the team are only 13th, seven points adrift of the side immediately above them.
Probable Chelsea line-up (4-2-3-1): Robert Sanchez — Marc Cucurella, Tosin Adarabioyo, Wesley Fofana, Malo Gusto — Moises Caicedo, Reece James — Pedro Neto, Enzo Fernandez, Cole Palmer — Liam Delap.
Absentees: Jesse Derry, Estevao, Jamie Gittens (injuries), Joao Pedro (doubtful).
Form and Line-up Tottenham Hotspur
Tottenham Hotspur currently sit 17th, but dropping points in the home game against Leeds United (1:1) has delayed securing safety. As West Ham United lost last Sunday, that potential four-point cushion would already have guaranteed the team coached by Roberto De Zerbi their Premier League status. Of course, they can hope the rival's poor run continues, but the visitors are not delivering a 100% return either: they have taken 8 points from the last 12 available.
Key numbers:
Tottenham Hotspur are strong from set pieces: 39% of their goals (18 in total) have come from dead-ball situations, which puts them joint-second in the league by this metric.
In each of their last four matches, the team have created at least two clear-cut chances and taken at least 10 shots.
Only one of their last five opponents has scored more than once, and even that happened in the 95th minute (Brighton & Hove Albion).
All six goals across the last four rounds have been scored by different players.
Probable Tottenham Hotspur line-up (4-2-3-1): Antonin Kinsky — Destiny Udogie, Micky van de Ven, Kevin Danso, Pedro Porro — Joao Palhinha, Rodrigo Bentancur — Mathys Tel, Conor Gallagher, Randal Kolo Muani — Richarlison.
Absentees: Dominic Solanke, Xavi Simons, Guglielmo Vicario, Cristian Romero, Mohammed Kudus, Wilson Odobert, Dejan Kulusevski, Ben Davies (injuries).
