Chelsea will be hosting Tottenham Hotspur in the first leg of the League Cup semi-finals at Stamford Bridge on Wednesday night.
While Spurs have been in a good run in the Premier League, their London rivals have been inconsistent, which puts the team in a desperate situation to get a vital win in the first meeting.
Chelsea vs Spurs Latest Odds
Despite the Blues winning one and drawing four of their last five home matches, they have been backed to get a win at (1.96) with BlackBet.
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Their rivals have won two, lost one and drawn once in their last five away matches. Chances of winning today are tipped at (4.00).
A draw is priced at (3.45).
Chelsea vs Spurs Team News
The hosts might welcome striker Romelu Lukaku who apologised for an interview in which he stated he was not happy at the club. Timo Werner might also make a return after several weeks out. Defender Andreas Christensen is doubtful but Trevoh Chalobah is out injured.
Manager Antonio Conte is making a return to his former team without the services of Ryan Sessegnon, Cristian Romero, and Steven Bergwijn who are out injured. The Italian will also miss several unnamed players owing to Covid-19.
Chelsea vs Spurs Match Preview
The hosts have had to rely on post-match penalties to advance in three of their last five League Cup matches, winning the remaining two. Of the three games, one was against Spurs after the two teams had settled to a 1-1 draw in 2020.
The North Londoners have eliminated Premier League sides in their last three matches. They won two matches in regulation time with one being decided by post-match penalties after a 2-2 draw with Wolves.
Chelsea vs Spurs Tips and Predictions
The initial meeting between the two teams was on September 19, 2021, when the Blues claimed a 3-0 win away. In the league, the visitors are unbeaten in seven outings.
Pundits can take an offer of over 2.5 goals at (2.00) with BlackBet.
Over 2.5 goals at (2.00) with BlackBet
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