Chelsea vs Tottenham Preview – prediction, team news, lineups | Pre-Season Friendly
The Blues gaffer Xabi Alonso is all set to manage his first London derby game in Sydney.
Accor Stadium in Sydney, Australia, gears up to host a club friendly fixture. Two of the biggest clubs in England, Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur, are set for a thrilling contest in the London Derby.
After Enzo Maresca departed mid-season, Chelsea appointed Liam Rosenior, who was eventually sacked after a series of poor performances. Ahead of the new season (2026-27), the Blues have roped in former Real Madrid and Leverkusen gaffer Xabi Alonso. He will be managing his first season in the English top flight.
Chelsea are coming off a 6-4 win over Western Sydney in their last game, with Joao Pedro scoring a hat trick. They have roped in Maxence Lacroix and Morgan Rogers in the transfer window. This will be Alonso’s first-ever London derby. It will be interesting to see how he keeps his composure in such big games.
Not once, but twice, Tottenham finished just a spot above the relegation zone, narrowly escaping relegation. The former Europa League winners have backed Italian gaffer De Zerbi. They have been among the most active teams in the transfer window, making some big signings.
From Sandro Tonali, Mateus Fernandes, Senesi, Van Hecke to Andrew Robertson, Spurs have assembled a serious side that would compete for top English honours next season. They are unbeaten so far in their pre-season campaign. The team has won their last three friendly games against MK Dons, Auckland and Sydney FC.
Kick-off:
- Location: Sydney, Australia
- Stadium: Accor Stadium
- Kick-off time: 10:45 a.m. BST / 3:15 p.m. IST
- Date: Saturday, 1 August
- Referee: TBD
- VAR: Not in use
Form:
Chelsea (in all competitions): W-L-W-L-D
Spurs (in all competitions): D-W-W-W-L
Players to Watch
Cole Palmer (Chelsea)
The Manchester-born midfielder made a move from Man City to Chelsea in 2023. Since then, he has never looked back. After failing to make it to the England national team at the FIFA World Cup under Thomas Tuchel, Palmer would be eager to make an impact and impress in the next season.
The icy cool and hyper-technical midfielder was part of the Chelsea team that won the FIFA Club World Cup in 2025. The undisputed attacking focal point for the Blues, he will be the perfect number 10 for Alonso in the upcoming season. He will be a delight to watch.
Sandro Tonali (Spurs)
Tottenham made a statement in the transfer window after signing a high-profile player like Sandro Tonali for a whopping 100 million transfer move. The Italian midfielder played a pivotal role in helping Newcastle United emerge as a strong force to reckon with in Europe, following his move from AC Milan.
He is excellent in reading transitional phases and combines his strong physical upper-body shielding with precise tackles. A world-class midfielder, Tonali under De Zerbi is expected to play more fearlessly and dominate the midfield.
Match Facts
- The last time Spurs defeated Chelsea was back in 2023.
- The Blues have defeated Spurs in all last six games.
- Jimmy Floyd Hasselbain of Chelsea is the leading goalscorer in this fixture.
Chelsea vs Tottenham: Betting Tips and Odds
- Spurs to win the game – 7/4 with bet365
- Richarlison to score – 5/4 with bet365
- Chelsea 2-3 Tottenham – 20/1 with bet365
Injury and Team News
Morgan Rogers, Maxence Lacroix, Jorgensen, Romeo Lavia and Jorrel Hato are among some big names to miss the next game for the Blues.
Cristian Romero, Pedro Porro, Djed Spence, & Marcos Senesi are some big names who are yet to return post FIFA World Cup 2026. Mateus Fernandes, Kudus, Simmons, and Van de Ven are also expected to miss the next game for Spurs.
Head-to-Head
Total games: 176
Chelsea won: 82
Spurs won: 54
Matches drawn: 40
Predicted Lineups
Chelsea predicted lineup (4-3-3)
Robert Sánchez (GK); Marco Palestra, Levi Colwill, Josh Acheampong, Landon Emenalo; Ben Watson, Reggie Walsh, Cole Palmer; Jamie Gittens, João Pedro, Dastan Satpayev
Tottenham predicted lineup (4-3-3)
Antonín Kinský (GK); Archie Gray, Takai, Ben Davies, Andy Robertson; Sandro Tonali, Conor Gallagher, Manor Solomon; Lucas Bergvall, Richarlison, Mathys Tel
Match Prediction
The London derby promises an exciting clash. Spurs are on a streak of three wins, while Chelsea also won the last game. Spurs’ midfield looks strong.
We expect them to win the game narrowly, with Richarlison finding the back of the net.
Prediction: Chelsea 2-3 Tottenham
Telecast Details
India: FanCode
Worldwide: Spursplay (subscription required)
When and where is the Chelsea vs Tottenham friendly match?
The match will be played at Accor Stadium in Sydney, Australia on Saturday, August 1 at 3:15 pm IST.
Where and how to watch the Chelsea vs Tottenham friendly match?
The match will be available on Spursplay (subscription required). People in India can tune into Fancode.
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