Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea renew their 117-year rivalry in Sydney on Saturday, with the London rivals meeting outside the capital for the first time as they continue their preparations for the new Premier League campaign.
Xabi Alonso enjoyed a winning start to life in charge of the Blues as his side edged Western Sydney Wanderers 6-4 in an entertaining contest earlier this week.
Chelsea's attacking quality was on full display, particularly after the introduction of Joao Pedro, who scored a hat-trick, but defensive issues remain an area Alonso will be eager to address after conceding four times.
Tottenham have also made an unbeaten start to pre-season under Roberto De Zerbi, recording victories over MK Dons and Auckland FC before overcoming Sydney FC on penalties after a 1-1 draw.
Spurs have looked organised defensively and are further along in their preparations, but this represents their toughest test of pre-season.
Chelsea v Tottenham Hotspur Tips Summary
Best Bet - Chelsea to win @ 11/10
Alternative Bet - Over 1.5 Tottenham goals @ 11/10
Bet Builder - Joao Pedro to score anytime, Over 3 goals & Both teams to score in the second half @ 5/1
Chelsea v Tottenham Hotspur Prediction
Best Bet: Chelsea to win @ 11/10
Chelsea look well placed to continue their recent dominance over Tottenham when the London rivals meet in Sydney.
The Blues have won 12 of the last 16 meetings between these two sides, including both Premier League clashes last season and they should have too much attacking quality for a weakened Spurs defence.
Alonso's side made an eye-catching start to their Australian tour with a thrilling 6-4 victory over Western Sydney.
Joao Pedro stole the show with a nine-minute second-half hat-trick and is pushing for his first start after scoring 15 goals in all competitions last season.
The Lilywhites remain unbeaten under De Zerbi this summer, but several key players have not travelled to Australia, including Pedro Porro, Cristian Romero, Djed Spence, Marcos Senesi, Rodrigo Bentancur and Pape Matar Sarr.
That leaves Spurs short of experience, particularly at the back, against a Chelsea attack full of depth, so another entertaining, high-scoring contest could be on the cards, with the Blues fancied to come out on top.
Alternative Bet: Over 1.5 Tottenham goals @ 11/10
Tottenham can still make their mark in attack even if Chelsea extend their dominance in this fixture.
De Zerbi's side have scored in each of their three pre-season matches, with Mathys Tel finding the net against Sydney FC, while the Italian's attacking philosophy should create opportunities despite several key players missing the tour.
Chelsea showed plenty of promise going forward in their 6-4 win over Western Sydney, but they also exposed familiar defensive vulnerabilities by conceding four goals.
Alonso is still experimenting with his side and defensive partnerships remain a work in progress.
Spurs may be without several experienced defenders, making victory difficult, but they still possess enough quality in forward areas to trouble Chelsea.
With the Blues' opening friendly producing 10 goals, another open contest looks likely and Spurs can contribute at least twice, even if they ultimately come up short.
Chelsea v Tottenham Hotspur Bet Builder Tip
Joao Pedro to score anytime
Over 3 goals
Both teams to score in the second half
Pays 5/1
Joao Pedro reminded everyone why he was so unfortunate not to make the Brazil World Cup squad with a nine-minute hat-trick against Western Sydney and is likely to be named in the starting XI for this clash.
The Brazilian also scored against Tottenham last season and can punish a Spurs defence missing several experienced international defenders.
Both managers are still refining their systems, defensive partnerships remain unsettled and wholesale substitutions should create more chances, making four or more goals an achievable target.
The second half appeals for goals from both sides as tired legs and numerous substitutions disrupt defensive organisation.
Chelsea netted five times after the break against Western Sydney, while the Lilywhites have scored in every pre-season outing under De Zerbi.
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Key Match Stats
Chelsea have won 12 of the last 16 meetings with Tottenham, who have managed just one victory in that run
The Blues have won the last four Premier League meetings with Spurs and beat their London rivals in both league clashes last season
Saturday's game in Sydney will be the first meeting between Chelsea and Tottenham outside the UK in the rivalry's 117-year history
Tottenham scored in 82% of their matches last season
Chelsea have scored at least twice in four of their last six victories over Tottenham
Both teams scored in 63% of the Blues' matches last season
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