Julie Blakstad on the key factor that will help Tottenham against Chelsea | OneFootball

Tottenham face Chelsea this weekend in the WSL and Julie Blakstad believes Spurs have something that will give them an edge over their opponents.

Why Spurs have an edge over Chelsea

On a level playing field, Chelsea would be expected to beat Spurs this weekend.

But Tottenham may have an edge over their opponents this weekend as they play their first game in the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium this season.

A packed out crowd is expected in N17 for the London derby and that could push Spurs to a win according to new signing Julie Blakstad.

“I think because we are at home with a big crowd, that will be very helpful for us!” She said. “I’m really looking forward to it and hopefully it will be a good crowd that can cheer for us.

“We’ve played some big games previously at the bigger stadiums. The atmosphere is definitely different. I think because we are home with a big crowd, that will be very helpful for us. I like those big games where there’s a lot of people cheering. Hopefully, that can help us out on the pitch as well.”

Tottenham will be expecting a packed out crowd for the game that could be huge in their race for a Champions League finish.

Can high-flying Tottenham beat Blues?

Not many teams in the WSL have improved as much as Tottenham have this season.

The North London club are just eight points away from matching their tally from last year and there are still eight games to play in the campaign.

A win against Chelsea this weekend would send the team above their rivals and they would be well in contention for a top three finish.

“It’s a big game. It’s a good opponent in Chelsea.” Blakstad said. “I think it’s also a really good time to face them now that we won our last game and they’re probably in a tougher period after their loss last week against (Manchester) City.”

With Chelsea in dire form right now, Spurs could capitalise on the team’s poor form at home.

Three points for Tottenham may also be the final nail in Sonia Bompastor’s coffin. The Chelsea manager is under duress this season and her time as Blues boss could be coming to an end.