Tottenham Hotspur vs Chelsea — match preview

Premier LeagueSaturday, 8 May 2027Tottenham Hotspur Stadium

Tottenham Hotspur

15:00

Kick-off
Chelsea
DLDWW
DLWWL

Last five results, oldest on the left, newest on the right.

Tottenham at homeChelsea awayFull head-to-head

Card outlook

Card Volatility Rating
  • Tottenham54.5High

    Based on 7 matches with card data.

  • Chelsea56.6High

    Based on 7 matches with card data.

Combined 111 of 200average 55.5High

In 2025/26, of the 330 matches where both sides had played five or more, the 52 whose two teams averaged 54 or more before kick-off produced 4.5 cards a game, with 4+ cards in two of three (65%); the other 278 averaged 3.9, with 4+ in 56%.

  • Tottenham

    Not rated in this range yet.

  • Chelsea

    Not rated in this range yet.

  • Tottenham46.9Medium

    Based on 155 matches with card data.

  • Chelsea61.4High

    Based on 155 matches with card data.

Combined 108 of 200average 54.1High

  • Tottenham41.7Low

    Based on 652 matches with card data.

  • Chelsea48.9Medium

    Based on 653 matches with card data.

Combined 91 of 200average 45.3Medium

Card Volatility Rating scores how card-heavy a team’s Premier League matches have been, 0 to 100, from its cards per game, its share of 4+ card matches, its away form and its late cards. Bands: High 54–100 · Medium 43–53.9 · Low 0–42.9.

Every team’s rating
  • 4+ cards were shown in 7 of Chelsea's 8 league matches this season
  • 6 of Tottenham Hotspur's 13 cards this season came after the 70th minute
  • 8 of Chelsea's 18 cards this season came after the 70th minute

Key trends

From past matches
Goals
Over 2.5 goals in 8 of Chelsea's last 10 away league games
Both teams to score
Both teams scored in 6 of Chelsea's last 10 away league games
Cards
Combined Card Volatility: 111 of 200 (average 55.5, High), from 7 matches each with card data. In 2025/26, the 52 matches whose two teams averaged 54+ before kick-off had 4.5 cards a game, 4+ in 65%; the other 278 had 3.9, 4+ in 56%
Form & context
Chelsea scored first in 6 of their 8 league matches this season
Head-to-head
Chelsea won 7 of the last 10 meetings

One line per topic, the one that stands out most against a typical Premier League side; each line names the matches behind it.

Season comparison

Premier League
Season comparison, 2026/27Scored per game: Tottenham 1.0, Chelsea 2.1. Conceded per game: Tottenham 1.3, Chelsea 1.9. Clean sheets: Tottenham 38%, Chelsea 13%. Both teams scored: Tottenham 38%, Chelsea 63%. Corners per game: Tottenham 6.5, Chelsea 5.6. Yellows per game: Tottenham 1.5, Chelsea 2.1.1.0Scored per game2.11.3Conceded per game1.938%Clean sheets13%38%Both teams scored63%6.5Corners per game5.61.5Yellows per game2.1

Based on 8 Tottenham Hotspur and 8 Chelsea matches, Premier League, this season.

Season comparison, Last 3 seasonsScored per game: Tottenham 1.4, Chelsea 1.7. Conceded per game: Tottenham 1.6, Chelsea 1.3. Clean sheets: Tottenham 21%, Chelsea 25%. Both teams scored: Tottenham 58%, Chelsea 61%. Corners per game: Tottenham 5.7, Chelsea 5.9. Yellows per game: Tottenham 2.2, Chelsea 2.7.1.4Scored per game1.71.6Conceded per game1.321%Clean sheets25%58%Both teams scored61%5.7Corners per game5.92.2Yellows per game2.7

Based on 84 Tottenham Hotspur and 84 Chelsea matches, Premier League, last 3 seasons.

Based on 46 of 84 Tottenham Hotspur and 46 of 84 Chelsea matches with corner data.

Season comparison, Last 5 seasonsScored per game: Tottenham 1.6, Chelsea 1.6. Conceded per game: Tottenham 1.6, Chelsea 1.4. Clean sheets: Tottenham 22%, Chelsea 24%. Both teams scored: Tottenham 63%, Chelsea 59%. Corners per game: Tottenham 5.7, Chelsea 5.9. Yellows per game: Tottenham 2.2, Chelsea 2.6.1.6Scored per game1.61.6Conceded per game1.422%Clean sheets24%63%Both teams scored59%5.7Corners per game5.92.2Yellows per game2.6

Based on 160 Tottenham Hotspur and 160 Chelsea matches, Premier League, last 5 seasons.

Based on 46 of 160 Tottenham Hotspur and 46 of 160 Chelsea matches with corner data.

Based on 156 of 160 Tottenham Hotspur and 156 of 160 Chelsea matches with card data.

Season comparison, All timeScored per game: Tottenham 1.6, Chelsea 1.8. Conceded per game: Tottenham 1.3, Chelsea 1.0. Clean sheets: Tottenham 28%, Chelsea 40%. Both teams scored: Tottenham 55%, Chelsea 49%. Corners per game: Tottenham 5.1, Chelsea 5.6. Yellows per game: Tottenham 1.8, Chelsea 1.9.1.6Scored per game1.81.3Conceded per game1.028%Clean sheets40%55%Both teams scored49%5.1Corners per game5.61.8Yellows per game1.9

Based on 996 Tottenham Hotspur and 996 Chelsea matches, Premier League, all time.

Based on 63 of 996 Tottenham Hotspur and 61 of 996 Chelsea matches with corner data.

Based on 653 of 996 Tottenham Hotspur and 654 of 996 Chelsea matches with card data.

Last 10 results

League, this season and last
TottenhamW3 D3 L4 · 10 scored, 12 conceded
Tottenham, last 10 league resultsOldest first. W3 D3 L4 · 10 scored, 12 conceded. 19 May 2026, away at Chelsea: lost 1–2; 24 May 2026, home to Everton: won 1–0; 22 Aug 2026, away at Brentford: lost 0–3; 29 Aug 2026, home to Newcastle: lost 0–2; 5 Sept 2026, away at Nott'm Forest: drew 0–0; 12 Sept 2026, home to Everton: drew 0–0; 19 Sept 2026, home to Aston Villa: lost 2–3; 10 Oct 2026, away at Man Utd: drew 1–1; 19 Oct 2026, home to Coventry: won 3–1; 24 Oct 2026, away at Chelsea: won 2–0.19 May 2026 · at Chelsea · lost 1–2L1–224 May 2026 · v Everton · won 1–0W1–022 Aug 2026 · at Brentford · lost 0–3L0–329 Aug 2026 · v Newcastle · lost 0–2L0–25 Sept 2026 · at Nott'm Forest · drew 0–0D0–012 Sept 2026 · v Everton · drew 0–0D0–019 Sept 2026 · v Aston Villa · lost 2–3L2–310 Oct 2026 · at Man Utd · drew 1–1D1–119 Oct 2026 · v Coventry · won 3–1W3–124 Oct 2026 · at Chelsea · won 2–0W2–0

The line marks the start of 2026/27.

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Tottenham, last 10 league results
DateOpponentScoreResult
24 Oct 2026Chelsea (A)2–0W
19 Oct 2026Coventry (H)3–1W
10 Oct 2026Man Utd (A)1–1D
19 Sept 2026Aston Villa (H)2–3L
12 Sept 2026Everton (H)0–0D
5 Sept 2026Nott'm Forest (A)0–0D
29 Aug 2026Newcastle (H)0–2L
22 Aug 2026Brentford (A)0–3L
24 May 2026Everton (H)1–0W
19 May 2026Chelsea (A)1–2L
ChelseaW5 D1 L4 · 20 scored, 18 conceded
Chelsea, last 10 league resultsOldest first. W5 D1 L4 · 20 scored, 18 conceded. 19 May 2026, home to Tottenham: won 2–1; 24 May 2026, away at Sunderland: lost 1–2; 24 Aug 2026, away at Fulham: won 3–2; 30 Aug 2026, home to Brighton: won 4–3; 6 Sept 2026, away at Arsenal: lost 1–2; 12 Sept 2026, home to Hull City: drew 2–2; 18 Sept 2026, away at Brentford: lost 0–3; 10 Oct 2026, home to Bournemouth: won 5–1; 17 Oct 2026, away at Everton: won 2–0; 24 Oct 2026, home to Tottenham: lost 0–2.19 May 2026 · v Tottenham · won 2–1W2–124 May 2026 · at Sunderland · lost 1–2L1–224 Aug 2026 · at Fulham · won 3–2W3–230 Aug 2026 · v Brighton · won 4–3W4–36 Sept 2026 · at Arsenal · lost 1–2L1–212 Sept 2026 · v Hull City · drew 2–2D2–218 Sept 2026 · at Brentford · lost 0–3L0–310 Oct 2026 · v Bournemouth · won 5–1W5–117 Oct 2026 · at Everton · won 2–0W2–024 Oct 2026 · v Tottenham · lost 0–2L0–2

The line marks the start of 2026/27.

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Chelsea, last 10 league results
DateOpponentScoreResult
24 Oct 2026Tottenham (H)0–2L
17 Oct 2026Everton (A)2–0W
10 Oct 2026Bournemouth (H)5–1W
18 Sept 2026Brentford (A)0–3L
12 Sept 2026Hull City (H)2–2D
6 Sept 2026Arsenal (A)1–2L
30 Aug 2026Brighton (H)4–3W
24 Aug 2026Fulham (A)3–2W
24 May 2026Sunderland (A)1–2L
19 May 2026Tottenham (H)2–1W

Goal timing

By 15-minute band
Tottenham10 scored, 12 conceded
Tottenham: goals scored and conceded by 15-minute band1–15 minutes: scored 1, conceded 1; 16–30 minutes: scored 0, conceded 1; 31–45 minutes: scored 1, conceded 2; 46–60 minutes: scored 1, conceded 2; 61–75 minutes: scored 1, conceded 5; 76–90 minutes: scored 6, conceded 1.44881–15 min · scored 1, conceded 116–30 min · scored 0, conceded 131–45 min · scored 1, conceded 246–60 min · scored 1, conceded 261–75 min · scored 1, conceded 576–90 min · scored 6, conceded 10153045607590
Chelsea20 scored, 18 conceded
Chelsea: goals scored and conceded by 15-minute band1–15 minutes: scored 7, conceded 0; 16–30 minutes: scored 1, conceded 4; 31–45 minutes: scored 2, conceded 2; 46–60 minutes: scored 4, conceded 4; 61–75 minutes: scored 5, conceded 3; 76–90 minutes: scored 1, conceded 5.44881–15 min · scored 7, conceded 016–30 min · scored 1, conceded 431–45 min · scored 2, conceded 246–60 min · scored 4, conceded 461–75 min · scored 5, conceded 376–90 min · scored 1, conceded 50153045607590

From the matches in Last 10 results: 10 Tottenham and 10 Chelsea.

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Goals by 15-minute band: Tottenham and Chelsea
MinutesTottenham scoredTottenham concededChelsea scoredChelsea conceded
1–151170
16–300114
31–451222
46–601244
61–751553
76–906115

Head-to-head

Last 5 meetings
Tottenham wins
1
Draws
0
Chelsea wins
4

Wins, draws and losses are read from Tottenham Hotspur’s side, as are the result badges on each meeting.

Based on 5 Premier League meetings, the most recent before this fixture.

Head-to-head results; result column from Tottenham Hotspur's side
HomeScoreAwayResult
Chelsea0–2TottenhamW
Chelsea2–1TottenhamL
Tottenham0–1ChelseaL
Chelsea1–0TottenhamL
Tottenham3–4ChelseaL

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