Chelsea vs Tottenham Hotspur 19 May 2026 Prediction

There was no surprise: Chelsea predictably lost 1-0 to Man City in the FA Cup final and is now close to a complete failure of a season. The Blues have two matches left to at least secure a place in the Conference League.

Tottenham’s task is more basic. The club is fighting to stay in the top division and starts the round two points ahead of West Ham. Can Roberto De Zerbi become the manager who saves Spurs? 

Chelsea: Better Days Still Feel Far Away

The FA Cup final loss was hardly a surprise. Chelsea has had a poor finish to the season: only 2 wins and 9 losses in its last 12 matches. In the Premier League specifically, the Blues last earned three points at the very start of spring. 

The only positive news in a difficult period was the appointment of Xabi Alonso as manager. However, the Spaniard will start working only in July. Callum McFarlane will finish the season in charge. The priority is to finish in the top eight. Still, it is fair to question how much Chelsea really wants a place in the Conference League or even the Europa League. 

Tottenham: Signs of Life

Roberto De Zerbi is doing a solid job as a crisis manager, at least for now. Tottenham’s unbeaten run has reached four league matches. During that stretch, Spurs have taken 8 points, including a 2-1 win over Aston Villa and competitive draws against in-form Brighton (2-2) and Leeds (1-1). 

It would be too much to say that Tottenham has changed completely. However, De Zerbi has done the most important thing: he has restored belief in the players. The passive Tottenham of the Frank and Tudor periods is now in the past. It is also worth noting that Tottenham has earned 26 away points, trailing only Arsenal (35) and Man City (32) in that category.

What to Know

• Both teams have scored in 14 of Chelsea’s last 19 away matches. 
• Tottenham has conceded 19 goals in the final 15 minutes of the first half, the worst mark in the league. 
• Chelsea has avoided defeat against Tottenham in 17 of the last 18 head-to-head meetings.

Predicted Lineup for Chelsea vs Tottenham

Chelsea (4-2-3-1): Sanchez – Gusto, Fofana, Colwill, Cucurella – James, Caicedo – Palmer, Fernandez, Neto – Delap

Out: Mudryk (suspension), Estevao, Gittens, Derry (all injured), Joao Pedro (questionable)

Manager: interim manager Callum McFarlane 

Tottenham (4-2-3-1): Kinsky – Porro, Danso, Van de Ven, Udogie – Bentancur, Palhinha – Kolo Muani, Gallagher, Tel – Richarlison

Out: Kulusevski, Davies, Odobert, Kudus, Romero, Simons, Vicario (all injured), Solanke (questionable)

Manager: Roberto De Zerbi 

Referee: Stuart Attwell

Attwell is the strictest referee in the current Premier League season. He has shown at least 4 yellow cards in 9 of his last 10 Chelsea matches and 7 of 8 Tottenham matches.

• Has officiated 24 Premier League matches in the 2025/26 season
• Averages 4.58 yellow cards and 21.42 fouls per match
• Has awarded 8 penalties (25%)
• Has sent players off 3 times (13%)

Chelsea vs Tottenham Prediction: Tottenham Double Chance at 1.87

• Main Pick: This should be an interesting matchup between two teams that are far from their best. Which side deserves more trust? On one hand, Chelsea has home support and a strong head-to-head record: 13 regulation-time wins, 1 loss, and 4 draws. On the other hand, current form points more toward Tottenham. Over the last five rounds, Spurs have taken 8 points, while Chelsea has taken only 1. Motivation also looks stronger for the visitors. Potential relegation would be a major failure. Chelsea’s motivation is less clear, as there is no certainty that the Conference League is a real priority for the club. The pick is Tottenham double chance at 1.87.    
• Total Pick: Both teams have unstable defenses, so this match should have chances. At least 3 goals have been scored in 23 of Chelsea’s last 33 matches. Tottenham has almost the same trend, with 23 of its last 34 matches clearing that mark. The pick is Over 2.5 Goals at 1.65. 
• Correct Score Pick: Under De Zerbi, Tottenham has improved and started scoring more consistently, with 6 goals in its last 3 matches. However, the main argument is still not the attack, but the lack of defensive reliability. Chelsea has conceded 19 goals over the last 10 league rounds, while Tottenham has allowed 18. The pick is  correct score 2-2 at 11.00.