Chelsea vs. Tottenham: Preview, team news, prediction for Premier League match

A pair of London teams square off for a midweek derby as Chelsea host Tottenham Hotspur on Thursday.

Neither side were lighting up the Premier League before the international break, with both only winning two of their five most recent league matches.

Chelsea return from the break in sixth place and looking to climb back into the Champions League places, and while they've struggled of late they are far better off than Spurs, who sit 14th on the table and can hope for a top 10 finish at best.

Here's what you need to know about Chelsea and Tottenham ahead of their match.

Chelsea vs. Tottenham: Head-to-head and recent statistics

• All-time meetings: 178
• Chelsea wins: 80
• Draws: 43
• Tottenham wins: 55

Chelsea hold the advantage in all-time meetings between these sides, winning 80 of 178 total matches.

The Blues have won their last three Premier League matches against Spurs.

Chelsea vs. Tottenham: Team news

(Sources: Injuries ,  suspensions )

Chelsea

• Injured: Kellyman, Jackson, Guiu, Madueke, Palmer, Lavia
• Suspended: None

Tottenham

• Injured: Dragusin, Richarlison, Kulusevski, Danso
• Suspended:  None

Chelsea vs. Tottenham: What the managers are saying

Enzo Maresca, Chelsea

(via Chelsea)

"Spurs have many important and good players. First of all it’s a derby, so it will be tough, and it’s a Premier League game and you can struggle in any Premier League game because they are all difficult.

"Since day one, our players are giving everything. The attitude and behaviour has always been top, every game and every day. Now we have nine games to go, and hopefully we can finish where we are [in the Champions League places]."

Ange Postecoglou, Tottenham

(via Tottenham)

"They’re a talented squad, good manager. I still think they've had a positive season in terms of what they're trying to build. They've got some real talent, particularly in that attacking third. They obviously got hit by injuries as well and have had some key players missing, which affects all clubs, and that affected their consistency and results, but they're tough to beat at their place and it'll be a good challenge for us."

Chelsea vs. Tottenham: Prediction

With both sides coming out of the international break in poor form, Chelsea's recent history of winning this derby could spell more heartache for Spurs.

Prediction: Chelsea 2-1 Tottenham

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