Chelsea vs. Tottenham Picks – Betting Preview, Team News, and Predictions (May 19)
- When: Tuesday, May 19, 2026. 3:15 PM ET
- Where: Stamford Bridge, London, England
- How to Watch: NBC
Chelsea vs. Tottenham Preview
A huge London derby in the English Premier League is set for May 19, as Tottenham bid to pick up the point that they require against Chelsea to almost certainly ensure their top-flight status. The Blues will be looking for a response following an FA Cup final loss against Man City on Saturday.
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Chelsea Stats & Team News
- Overall Record: 13-10-13
- Home Record: 6-5-7
- Road Record: 7-5-6
A new era will get underway at Chelsea in the summer when Xabi Alonso begins life at Stamford Bridge. However, before then, the Blues will be aiming to snap a seven-game winless run and enhance their outside chance of finishing in a European spot.
The trends support their chances, as Chelsea have avoided defeat in their final home match of the season in each of the last 23 campaigns. However, they have lost their last four at Stamford Bridge, and are currently enduring their longest winless run in the EPL since February 1995.
Likely Line-Up:
(4-2-3-1): Sanchez (GK); James, Fofana, Colwill, Hato; Caicedo, Lavia; Palmer, Fernandez, Garnacho; Delap
Tottenham Stats & Team News
- Overall Record: 9-11-16
- Home Record: 2-6-10
- Road Record: 7-5-6
Tottenham require just a point to almost certainly ensure that they will be playing in the Premier League again next season. Roberto De Zerbi’s arrival has led to an improvement in performance levels, as Spurs have gone four without defeat in the EPL.
In fact, Tottenham have won their last two on the road, and they could win their most on the road in succession for the first time since November 2020. James Maddison could start on Tuesday after returning from injury, while Richarlison will lead the line in the absence of Dominic Solanke.
Likely Line-Up:
(4-2-3-1): Kinsky (GK); Porro, Danso, van de Ven, Spence; Gallagher, Bentancur; Tel, Maddison, Muani; Richarlison
Head-to-Head Trends
- Tottenham have won just one of their last 35 away league matches against Chelsea.
- Chelsea have won five EPL fixtures on the bounce against Spurs.
Chelsea vs. Tottenham Picks
Chelsea’s performances have been well below the standard required in recent weeks, failing to win in seven and scoring in just two fixtures. Therefore, a rejuvenated Spurs could be the logical angle to follow when making picks on Tuesday.
