Chelsea host Tottenham on Thursday night in what is always an exciting Premier League fixture, with plenty of action expected. One player we’re focusing on for this match is Marc Cucurella, who has shown consistent attacking threat in recent games. He has had one shot in each of his last seven home appearances, accumulating a total of 11 shots during this period. Given our research, we’re tipping Cucurella to register 1+ shot in the game, with odds of 1.66.
Cucurella’s Shot Stats
In Marc Cucurella’s last 15 appearances, he’s only failed to register a shot on three occasions. This demonstrates that he is a regular presence in the final third, especially at home. His attacking contributions have become a key part of Chelsea’s forward play, and he’ll be looking to continue this momentum against Tottenham.
Chelsea’s Attacking Threat
Under manager Enzo Maresca, Chelsea have been encouraged to take more shots, including from their defenders. On average, Chelsea have registered 16.5 shots per home game this season, and they’ve taken a total of 405 shots so far. This attacking approach has certainly paid off, as the Blues have scored the fifth-highest number of goals in the Premier League, with 53 goals to their name. Cucurella’s role in getting forward from left-back will be vital, especially with Tottenham’s defensive vulnerabilities.
Spurs’ Defensive Weaknesses
Tottenham have struggled defensively this season, conceding 43 goals, and their most recent meeting with Chelsea saw them shipping four goals. Spurs’ defensive issues have been a major concern, with right-back Pedro Porro often being more attacking-minded, leaving spaces for Chelsea’s wide players to exploit. Cucurella could capitalise on this, making runs forward and looking to get into dangerous positions. Cucurella also registered a shot in Chelsea’s 4-3 win when they faced Tottenham in December and he’ll be looking to do the same again.
In their last five games, Tottenham have conceded a significant number of chances with 75 shots faced in total. Here’s a breakdown of their shots faced in recent matches:
Fulham: 13 shots conceded
Bournemouth: 17 shots conceded
Manchester City: 12 shots conceded
Ipswich: 17 shots conceded
Manchester United: 16 shots conceded
With Cucurella’s attacking contributions, Chelsea’s aggressive style of play at home and Tottenham’s defensive struggles, there’s a good chance the Spanish defender will register a shot in Thursday night’s game. At odds of 2.10, Cucurella to have 1+ shot is a great value bet for those looking to add some excitement to this Premier League clash.
