{"id":10587,"date":"2026-05-19T12:22:03","date_gmt":"2026-05-19T12:22:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/playball.com.ng\/?p=10587"},"modified":"2026-05-19T12:22:03","modified_gmt":"2026-05-19T12:22:03","slug":"chelsea-fc-vs-tottenham-prediction-kick-off-time-team-news-tv-live-stream-h2h-results-odds-today","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/playball.com.ng\/?p=10587","title":{"rendered":"Chelsea FC vs Tottenham: Prediction, kick-off time, team news, TV, live stream, h2h results, odds today"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"main\">\n<div class=\"sc-kmiJQj dtPtxX\">\n<div data-island-hydrate-component=\"NewsletterSignup\" data-island-hydrate-props=\"{&quot;data&quot;:{&quot;path&quot;:&quot;nl__ChelseaFC&quot;,&quot;isRich&quot;:false,&quot;sectionPath&quot;:&quot;\/sport\/football&quot;}}\">\n<div class=\"sc-eBfVOF botliJ\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.standard.co.uk\/img\/newsletters\/newsletter_chelsea_embed_desktop.png\" alt=\"Chelsea Football Newsletter\" width=\"158px\" height=\"158px\" class=\"sc-eEbqID ecGikU\"\/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"sc-gEvEer kGHzwr\">\n<div class=\"sc-aXZVg iLuLZl\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<p>Chelsea host Tottenham tonight in a match which will prove decisive in both the relegation battle and race to qualify for Europe.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<aside\/>\n<div class=\"sc-gEvEer kGHzwr\">\n<div class=\"sc-aXZVg iLuLZl\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<p>Interim boss Calum McFarlane will remain in the dugout for the Blues\u2019 last two matches of the season, though, and will lead the team out for the penultimate time as Chelsea look to revitalise their push to qualify for European football.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"sc-gEvEer kGHzwr\">\n<div class=\"sc-aXZVg iLuLZl\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<p>Tottenham, meanwhile, will be keen to keep them from doing so, but that is out of more self-interest than spite. Victory for Spurs on Tuesday will confirm their safety in the Premier League, also condemning West Ham to the drop &#8211; while a draw would realistically still be enough for Spurs given their superior goal difference.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"sc-blFMiU dPiCAM\">\n<p><h2><strong>Date, kick-off time and venue<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"sc-gEvEer kGHzwr\">\n<div class=\"sc-aXZVg iLuLZl\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<p>Chelsea vs Tottenham is scheduled for an 8.15pm BST kick-off tonight, May 19, 2026.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"sc-gEvEer kGHzwr\">\n<div class=\"sc-aXZVg iLuLZl\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<p>The match will take place at Stamford Bridge in west London.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"sc-blFMiU dPiCAM\">\n<p><h2><strong>Where to watch Chelsea vs Tottenham<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"sc-gEvEer kGHzwr\">\n<div class=\"sc-aXZVg iLuLZl\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<p><em>TV channel: <\/em>In the UK, the game will be televised live on Sky Sports Premier League, with coverage starting at 7pm BST ahead of the 8.15pm kick-off.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<aside\/>\n<div class=\"sc-gEvEer kGHzwr\">\n<div class=\"sc-aXZVg iLuLZl\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<p>Coverage of this match will dovetail with that of Bournemouth vs Manchester City, which kicks off at 7.30pm on Sky Sports Main Event. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"sc-gEvEer kGHzwr\">\n<div class=\"sc-aXZVg iLuLZl\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<p><em>Live stream: <\/em>Sky Sports subscribers can also catch the contest live online via the Sky Go app and website.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<aside\/>\n<div class=\"sc-gEvEer kGHzwr\">\n<div class=\"sc-aXZVg iLuLZl\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<p><em>Live blog: <\/em>You can follow all the action on matchday via <strong>Standard Sport<\/strong>\u2019s live blog, with expert analysis from Dom Smith and Sam Tabuteau at the ground.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"sc-blFMiU dPiCAM\">\n<p><h2><strong>Chelsea vs Tottenham team news<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"sc-gEvEer kGHzwr\">\n<div class=\"sc-aXZVg iLuLZl\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<p>Chelsea are in relatively good nick coming into this match after Robert Sanchez, Alejandro Garnacho and Pedro Neto returned to feature in the FA Cup final.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<aside\/>\n<div class=\"sc-gEvEer kGHzwr\">\n<div class=\"sc-aXZVg iLuLZl\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<p>Tottenham\u2019s injury headaches, meanwhile, are extensive. There has been some good news recently, with James Maddison coming back into the fold and is fit for further minutes against Chelsea.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"sc-gEvEer kGHzwr\">\n<div class=\"sc-aXZVg iLuLZl\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<p>Among the definite absentees are Xavi Simons, who is out for the season. So too are Cristian Romero, Mohammed Kudus, Dejan Kulusevski, Wilson Odobert and Ben Davies.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"sc-blFMiU dPiCAM full-bleed-1000\">\n<div class=\"sc-cWSHoV itDuQe\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/static.standard.co.uk\/2026\/04\/29\/10\/01KQ2HW2FHFEB83441HJF7N7D3.jpg?trim=1218,768,37,878&amp;quality=75&amp;auto=webp&amp;width=320 320w,&#10;https:\/\/static.standard.co.uk\/2026\/04\/29\/10\/01KQ2HW2FHFEB83441HJF7N7D3.jpg?trim=1218,768,37,878&amp;quality=75&amp;auto=webp&amp;width=640 640w,&#10;https:\/\/static.standard.co.uk\/2026\/04\/29\/10\/01KQ2HW2FHFEB83441HJF7N7D3.jpg?trim=1218,768,37,878&amp;quality=75&amp;auto=webp&amp;width=960 960w\" media=\"(max-width: 1000px)\" width=\"3500\" height=\"2414\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.standard.co.uk\/2026\/04\/29\/10\/01KQ2HW2FHFEB83441HJF7N7D3.jpg?trim=1218,768,37,878&amp;quality=75&amp;auto=webp&amp;width=960\" width=\"3500\" height=\"2414\" alt=\"\n\n<\/p>\n<p>&#8221; loading=&#8221;lazy&#8221; class=&#8221;sc-eqUAAy kgsspP&#8221;\/><\/picture>\n<p>Still sidelined: Dominic Solanke<\/p>\n<p>PA<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"sc-blFMiU dPiCAM\">\n<p><h2><strong>Chelsea vs Tottenham prediction<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"sc-gEvEer kGHzwr\">\n<div class=\"sc-aXZVg iLuLZl\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<p>A derby clash between Chelsea and Tottenham will never fail to deliver fireworks, and, with safety in the top-flight on the line, this should be no different.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"sc-gEvEer kGHzwr\">\n<div class=\"sc-aXZVg iLuLZl\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<p>The Blues are wounded after a dismal run of form and their defeat in the FA Cup final, but will love nothing more than to beat Spurs and keep the relegation battle alive.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"sc-gEvEer kGHzwr\">\n<div class=\"sc-aXZVg iLuLZl\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<p>Whether they can do so is another question entirely. Tottenham are in rejuvenated form and will surely rally for this match.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"sc-gEvEer kGHzwr\">\n<div class=\"sc-aXZVg iLuLZl\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<p>We expect an all-guns-blazing, action-packed affair, but home advantage might just help Chelsea edge it.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"sc-blFMiU dPiCAM\">\n<p><h2><strong>Head to head (h2h) history and results<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"sc-gEvEer kGHzwr\">\n<div class=\"sc-aXZVg iLuLZl\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<p>Chelsea have won each of their last five meetings with Tottenham, by an aggregate score of 10-4.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"sc-gEvEer kGHzwr\">\n<div class=\"sc-aXZVg iLuLZl\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<p>Spurs come into this match desperate for a win, but have won at Stamford Bridge only once in their last 35 attempts in the league.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"sc-blFMiU dPiCAM full-bleed-1000\">\n<div class=\"sc-cWSHoV itDuQe\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/static.standard.co.uk\/2026\/05\/17\/21\/2244491956..?quality=75&amp;auto=webp&amp;width=320 320w,&#10;https:\/\/static.standard.co.uk\/2026\/05\/17\/21\/2244491956..?quality=75&amp;auto=webp&amp;width=640 640w,&#10;https:\/\/static.standard.co.uk\/2026\/05\/17\/21\/2244491956..?quality=75&amp;auto=webp&amp;width=960 960w\" media=\"(max-width: 1000px)\" width=\"4735\" height=\"3157\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.standard.co.uk\/2026\/05\/17\/21\/2244491956..?quality=75&amp;auto=webp&amp;width=960\" width=\"4735\" height=\"3157\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"sc-eqUAAy kRUyJB\"\/><\/picture>\n<p>Joao Pedro scored the only goal as Chelsea beat Tottenham in N17 in November<\/p>\n<p>Getty<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"sc-blFMiU dPiCAM\">\n<p><h2><strong>Chelsea vs Tottenham match odds<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"sc-gEvEer kGHzwr\">\n<div class=\"sc-aXZVg iLuLZl\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<p><em>Odds via Betfair (subject to change).<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Chelsea host Tottenham tonight in a match which will prove decisive in both the relegation&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":10588,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"pagelayer_contact_templates":[],"_pagelayer_content":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[4],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-10587","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-chelsea"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/playball.com.ng\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/10587","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/playball.com.ng\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/playball.com.ng\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/playball.com.ng\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/playball.com.ng\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=10587"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/playball.com.ng\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/10587\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/playball.com.ng\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/10588"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/playball.com.ng\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=10587"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/playball.com.ng\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=10587"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/playball.com.ng\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=10587"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}