As of August 1, 2026, Tottenham Hotspur are set to face Chelsea in a Premier League match. Team news indicates that Tottenham will be without several key players due to injuries, including midfielder James Maddison and defender Micky van de Ven. Chelsea, meanwhile, are expected to be without captain Reece James, who is still recovering from a hamstring issue.
Predicted lineups suggest Tottenham will line up in a 4-3-3 formation, with Guglielmo Vicario in goal, a back four of Pedro Porro, Cristian Romero, Ben Davies, and Destiny Udogie, and a midfield trio of Pape Matar Sarr, Yves Bissouma, and Dejan Kulusevski. Up front, Heung-min Son is expected to lead the attack, supported by Brennan Johnson and Timo Werner.
Chelsea are likely to adopt a 3-4-2-1 formation, with Robert Sánchez in goal, a back three of Axel Disasi, Thiago Silva, and Levi Colwill, and wing-backs Malo Gusto and Marc Cucurella. Enzo Fernández and Moisés Caicedo are expected to anchor the midfield, with Cole Palmer and Raheem Sterling playing behind striker Nicolas Jackson.
Both teams are looking to secure a positive result early in the season, with Tottenham aiming to build on their recent form and Chelsea seeking to bounce back from a disappointing campaign last year. The match is scheduled to kick off at 5:30 PM BST at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
