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Unexpected league leaders Tottenham host Chelsea in a huge Monday night football clash. Ange Postecoglou’s men have made a stunning start to the season, but this London derby will represent one of their biggest tests to date.
Chelsea’s inconsistent form means that the current sports betting odds for this game have Spurs as strong favourites, but anything can happen in London derbies. So do our experts agree with the bookies' verdict? Read on to find out their exclusive tip for the big game.
Not even the most optimistic Spurs fan would have predicted their team would be top of the table after ten games. But thanks to the new, attacking style of play introduced by Postecoglou, Spurs have looked like a team transformed. Their free flowing play has won lots of admirers, but more importantly, it has given them eight wins from their opening ten games.
Whether they can keep up that form remains to be seen, but another victory on Monday night will raise expectations even further in North London. Could this finally be the season in which Spurs mount a serious title challenge?
Things appeared to be heading in the right direction for Chelsea when they put together back-to-back league wins in mid October. However, last weekend’s turgid 0-2 defeat at home to Brentford was reminiscent of the Blues’ early season performances and will have left boss Mauricio Pochettino scratching his head.
Pochettino needs to find some consistency in order to avoid another wasted season at Stamford Bridge. A big win at their rivals would be the perfect place to start.
Spurs won this fixture 2-0 last season, but that is their only win in the last eight meetings. The last ten home fixtures for Spurs against Chelsea have produced five wins apiece. Overall, the Blues hold a 77-56 lead in the head-to-head.
League leaders Spurs are 23/20 favorites to win the game. The leading betting apps are currently pricing the draw at around 3/1, with Chelsea available at 12/5 for the away win.
Our exclusive betting bonus tip for the game is for a draw. Despite their fantastic start, we’re still not 100% convinced that Spurs are the real deal. They were extremely fortunate to best nine man Liverpool, and have benefited from a relatively soft schedule so far.
Having said that, Chelsea are hardly elite opposition at the minute, but they do have an excellent overall record against Spurs and we expect them to do enough to claim a point here.
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