Chelsea vs Tottenham Preview, Prediction, Teams, Timings, Lineups, and How to Watch — A Rollercoaster London Derby With Everything Still to Play For

A London derby with a relegation battle on one side and a top-six push on the other. Chelsea host a Tottenham side fighting for their Premier League lives — and…

May 17, 2026
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A London derby with a relegation battle on one side and a top-six push on the other. Chelsea host a Tottenham side fighting for their Premier League lives — and Stamford Bridge on a Tuesday night is never short of drama.

Chelsea vs Tottenham Match Info at a Glance

DetailInfo
MatchChelsea vs Tottenham Hotspur
CompetitionPremier League 2025–26 (Matchday 37)
VenueStamford Bridge, London
Date & TimeTuesday, May 19, 2026
Kick-off8:15 PM BST / 12:45 AM IST (Wed) / 3:15 PM ET

How to Watch Chelsea vs Tottenham

The match will be available live on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Go in the UK at 8:15 PM BST. For live scores, updates, and in-depth match coverage, visit TechnoSports. Check the official Premier League website for confirmed broadcast information in your region.

Chelsea vs Tottenham

The Stakes: Survival vs Top Six

Chelsea sit 9th on 49 points but have been winless in seven Premier League matches, their last victory coming in a 4-1 win at Aston Villa back in March. They are chasing a top-six finish.

Tottenham are 17th on 38 points — just two points clear of the relegation zone — and arrive at Stamford Bridge on a four-game unbeaten run that has kept their survival hopes alive. Every point is gold for Roberto De Zerbi’s side.

Recent Form at a Glance

TeamLast 5 MatchesGoals ScoredGoals Conceded
Chelsea0W 1D 4L8 (last 10)19 (last 10)
Tottenham2W 2D 1L10 (last 10)18 (last 10)

Chelsea have a record of 13 wins, 10 draws and 13 defeats this season, while Tottenham stand at nine wins, 11 draws and 16 defeats.

Team News & Key Absences

Chelsea are without Mykhaylo Mudryk (suspended), Jesse Derry and Jamie Gittens (injured), with Robert Sanchez, Pedro Neto, Tosin Adarabioyo, Alejandro Garnacho and Estevao all listed as doubts. RotoWire

Tottenham are missing Ben Davies, Mohammed Kudus, Dejan Kulusevski and Wilson Odobert through injury, with Guglielmo Vicario and Dominic Solanke also doubtful. Yves Bissouma is suspended. RotoWire

Predicted Lineups

Chelsea (4-2-3-1): Sanchez; James, Fofana, Chalobah, Cucurella; Caicedo, Santos; Estevao, Fernandez, Neto; Joao Pedro.

Tottenham (4-2-3-1): Kinsky; Porro, Danso, Van de Ven, Udogie; Bentancur, Palhinha; Tel, Gallagher, Simons; Richarlison.

Head-to-Head & Prediction

Chelsea have won 8 of the last 10 Premier League meetings with Tottenham, including their last two encounters by 1-0 scorelines on each occasion. easyodds

Despite Chelsea’s dire recent form, home advantage and historical dominance in this fixture tip the scales in their favour.

Prediction: Chelsea 2–1 Tottenham

FAQs

Q: When does Chelsea vs Tottenham kick off and where can I watch it?

The match kicks off at 8:15 PM BST / 12:45 AM IST on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, at Stamford Bridge. UK viewers can watch on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Go.

Q: What is at stake in the Chelsea vs Tottenham Premier League Matchday 37 fixture?

Chelsea are chasing a top-six finish while Tottenham are battling relegation, sitting just two points above the drop zone — making this a genuinely high-stakes London derby with contrasting but equally urgent ambitions.

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