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Spurs can confirm survival with a win - while a point may prove enough - as Blues push for European qualification

Chelsea host Tottenham tonight in a match which will prove decisive in both the relegation battle and race to qualify for Europe.

There is never a dull day at Chelsea, and they have endured a characteristically busy weekend. The Blues were beaten in the FA Cup final by Manchester City on Saturday, and confirmed the hire of new manager Xabi Alonso on Sunday morning.

Champions League qualification remains the slimmest of possibilities, but they could take themselves as high as eighth in the table with a win.

Tottenham, meanwhile, will be keen to keep them from doing so, but that is out of more self-interest than spite. Victory for Spurs on Tuesday will confirm their safety in the Premier League, also condemning West Ham to the drop - while a draw would realistically still be enough for Spurs given their superior goal difference.

Chelsea vs Tottenham is scheduled for an 8.15pm BST kick-off tonight, May 19, 2026.

The match will take place at Stamford Bridge in west London.

Where to watch Chelsea vs Tottenham

TV channel: In the UK, the game will be televised live on Sky Sports Premier League, with coverage starting at 7pm BST ahead of the 8.15pm kick-off.

Coverage of this match will dovetail with that of Bournemouth vs Manchester City, which kicks off at 7.30pm on Sky Sports Main Event.

Live blog: You can follow all the action on matchday via Standard Sport’s live blog, with expert analysis from Dom Smith and Sam Tabuteau at the ground.

Chelsea vs Tottenham team news

Chelsea are in relatively good nick coming into this match after Robert Sanchez, Alejandro Garnacho and Pedro Neto returned to feature in the FA Cup final.

Estevao and Jamie Gittens are both nursing long-term hamstring injuries though and will miss out once again, along with youngster Jesse Derry.

Benoit Badiashile and Mamadou Sarr are not injured despite failing to make recent matchday squads, but Romeo Lavia is a major doubt after picking up a knock in training which saw him miss the cup final.

Tottenham’s injury headaches, meanwhile, are extensive. There has been some good news recently, with James Maddison coming back into the fold and is fit for further minutes against Chelsea.

Guglielmo Vicario is back in contention, meaning Roberto De Zerbi has a decision to make over his goalkeeper following a string of impressive display from Antonin Kinsky. Dominic Solanke, though, remains out with a hamstring injury.

Among the definite absentees are Xavi Simons, who is out for the season. So too are Cristian Romero, Mohammed Kudus, Dejan Kulusevski, Wilson Odobert and Ben Davies.

Still sidelined: Dominic Solanke

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Chelsea vs Tottenham prediction

A derby clash between Chelsea and Tottenham will never fail to deliver fireworks, and, with safety in the top-flight on the line, this should be no different.

The Blues are wounded after a dismal run of form and their defeat in the FA Cup final, but will love nothing more than to beat Spurs and keep the relegation battle alive.

Whether they can do so is another question entirely. Tottenham are in rejuvenated form and will surely rally for this match.

We expect an all-guns-blazing, action-packed affair, but home advantage might just help Chelsea edge it.

Chelsea to win, 2-1.

Head to head (h2h) history and results

Chelsea have won each of their last five meetings with Tottenham, by an aggregate score of 10-4.

Spurs come into this match desperate for a win, but have won at Stamford Bridge only once in their last 35 attempts in the league.

Chelsea wins: 81

Tottenham wins: 54

Draws: 40

Joao Pedro scored the only goal as Chelsea beat Tottenham in N17 in November

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Chelsea to win: 10/11

Tottenham to win: 11/5

Draw: 11/5