BETTING GUIDE: Chelsea vs West Ham United, match preview, team news and betting tip
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Chelsea’s recent form has been impressive across all competitions. The Blues have won five of their last six matches, scoring freely while showing greater attacking cohesion. Across their last five outings, Chelsea have averaged 2.6 goals scored per game, conceding just over one goal per match
Fresh from a dramatic Champions League night in Italy, Chelsea return to domestic action with momentum firmly on their side as they welcome West Ham United at Stamford Bridge for a London derby in Matchday 24 of the Premier League.
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The Blues overturned a deficit to beat Napoli 3-2 on Wednesday, sealing automatic qualification for the Champions League last 16, and confidence is growing rapidly under new head coach Liam Rosenior. With league position, local pride and contrasting ambitions at stake, this clash promises to be a key fixture at both ends of the table.
The hosts currently sit fifth, just one point behind Manchester United, while West Ham arrive 18th, five points adrift of safety after 23 games.
Chelsea’s recent form has been impressive across all competitions. The Blues have won five of their last six matches, scoring freely while showing greater attacking cohesion. Across their last five outings, Chelsea have averaged 2.6 goals scored per game, conceding just over one goal per match.
In the league, back-to-back wins over Brentford (2-0) and Crystal Palace (3-1) have underlined their upward trend, while their Champions League heroics only add to the positive mood. At home, Chelsea have scored two or more goals in four of their last six league games, though Rosenior will still want greater consistency at Stamford Bridge.
Team news for the hosts is mixed. Chelsea remain without Dario Essugo, Tosin Adarabioyo, Levi Colwill and Romeo Lavia, but there is a major boost with Cole Palmer now fully fit and pushing for a start.
Joao Pedro is expected to lead the line after scoring four goals in his last four appearances, while Reece James, Moises Caicedo and Enzo Fernandez provide balance and creativity in midfield.
West Ham, meanwhile, arrive encouraged by a recent upturn in results.
After a long winless run, the Hammers have won three of their last four matches in all competitions, including league victories over Tottenham and Sunderland. However, defensive issues persist - they have failed to keep a clean sheet in their last 20 Premier League games and have conceded 45 league goals, the worst defensive record in the division.
Away from home, West Ham have won just two of 11 league matches, though their recent win at Spurs shows they can still be dangerous. Nuno Espirito Santo is expected to stick with an attacking setup led by Jarrod Bowen and Crysencio Summerville, with new signings Valentin Castellanos and Pablo Fornals providing presence up front. Lukasz Fabianski remains sidelined, while Lucas Paqueta is close to a move away.
Head-to-head history strongly favours Chelsea.
The Blues have won four straight league meetings, including a 5-1 victory in August, and have taken 14 wins from their last 19 home league games against West Ham.
These fixtures are often high-scoring, with over 2.5 goals landing in five of the last six meetings.
Key Betting Pointers;
Chelsea have won four consecutive matches in all competitions
Chelsea have scored 2+ goals in four of their last six home games
West Ham have failed to keep a clean sheet in 20 straight league matches
Chelsea have won their last five home league games against West Ham
Despite West Ham’s recent improvement, this represents a significant step up in class.
Chelsea’s attacking depth, strong recent form and dominance in this fixture point clearly in one direction. Expect goals and sustained pressure from the hosts.
Prediction; Chelsea to win
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