Chelsea will host Tottenham Hotspur in a Premier League game this Thursday, marking their second encounter this season. Chelsea have been inconsistent recently in the league, losing three out of their last five matches before the international break. Playing at home, they are aiming to improve their form and solidify their position in the top four of the league table. Tottenham, on the other hand, will be looking to overcome their poor away form, having lost four of their last five games played away from home.

The match is scheduled to kick off at 3 p.m. ET at Stamford Bridge in London, England. Chelsea are considered favorites for this match, while Tottenham are seen as underdogs. Odds for a draw are also available, and the expected total goals in the match are set at over/under 3.5.

Football expert Jon `Buckets` Eimer suggests focusing on defensive play for this match. He highlights Chelsea`s recent defensive improvement, noting they have kept a clean sheet in their last three away games across all competitions.

Eimer predicts under 1.5 goals in the first half and under 3.5 goals for the entire match. He points out that Chelsea`s manager, Enzo Maresca, has prioritized defense, resulting in eight of their last ten matches having fewer than 3.5 goals. Their recent matches have been low-scoring, with the last three ending 1-0. Eimer anticipates Chelsea will continue their defensive approach in this game.