Chelsea 1–0 Tottenham Hotspur: Fast xG, xT & Player Ratings
Score: Chelsea 1–0 Tottenham Hotspur
Date: April 3, 2025
Competition: Premier League
Formations: Chelsea 4–2–3–1 | Tottenham 4–3–3
Match Time: 108 mins
Active Play: 55 mins
xG: Chelsea 1.1 – 0.6 Tottenham
xT: Chelsea 1.1 – 1.1 Tottenham
Chelsea vs Tottenham Hotspur: Game Summary
The player is awarded a rating for each game based on how good the player's performance was compared to other players in the same position, with data from a magnitude of historical games.
Key Takeaways
An evenly matched game in terms of territory and build-up threat — but Chelsea were slightly sharper in attack and more efficient in front of goal.
Chelsea maintained defensive shape well, limiting Tottenham to just 2 shots on target.
Tottenham had more possession but struggled to progress into dangerous areas.
xG Timeline: Slow build-up for both sides — Chelsea’s spike came after halftime, while Spurs had late momentum but no conversion.
xT Timeline: xT was nearly even, but Chelsea had more efficient touches in high-value areas.
Three Stars of the Game
Enzo Fernández - Chelsea - 8.3
Cole Palmer - Chelsea - 7.7
Rodrigo Bentancur - Tottenham - 6.8
Final Thoughts
Chelsea edged a tight, cagey derby with structure and precision. Tottenham had the ball, but Chelsea had the goal. The numbers show how fine the margins were — but Chelsea’s superior quality in key zones earned them the win.
