Chelsea vs West Ham United Prediction Prediction Match Details
Chelsea will host West Ham at Stamford Bridge on Sunday in the Premier League’s 36th round. Both sides hoping to keep their slim European hopes alive.
Chelsea Preview & Form
Chelsea’s unbeaten run came to an end with a 5-0 defeat to Arsenal away from home, but they have since returned to winning ways. The Blues are unbeaten in their last two matches, having recorded a 2-2 draw against Aston Villa at Villa Park. In their last match, they secured a crucial three points in North London, defeating Tottenham 2-0 at home, as they continue their quest for a European spot next season. Chelsea is currently placed eighth in the Premier League after 33 games with 51 points. The Blues are just three points behind sixth-place Manchester United.
Mauricio Pochettino’s squad in their last ten Premier League matches has delivered an impressive performance, having lost only a single match. During this run, they have recorded four wins, five draws, and one defeat. Scoring goals has not been a problem for the Blues, as they have only failed to score in a single match and have scored a total of 24 goals. However, they have struggled defensively, conceding a total of 19 goals.
West Ham United Preview & Form
West Ham United have been struggling with their form lately, having gone five games without a win in all competitions, with two draws and two losses. Despite this, they showed a wonderful performance in their match against title-chasing Liverpool, holding them to a 2-2 draw at home. The team will be looking to build on this momentum to secure their first Premier League victory in their last three games. As of now, West Ham sits in ninth place in the league standings with 49 points, five points behind the Europa Conference for next season.
However, David Moyes’ side has been struggling when playing on the road. In the Premier League, they have lost four of their last six away league matches. The Hammers suffered a disappointing 5-2 defeat against Crystal Palace in their last away match, and they will be hoping to end their disappointing away form when they play against Chelsea.
Chelsea vs West Ham United Key Points
- Chelsea have won their last three home games against West Ham.
- Chelsea have only lost one of their last ten home league games.
- Chelsea have scored first in each of their past nine home league games.
- Cole Palmer has scored 20 goals in the Premier League.
- Four of Chelsea’s last five home league matches have been won with 17 goals scored.
- West Ham have scored in each of their past four away league games.
- West Ham have gone five games without a win in all competitions.
- West Ham have lost four of their last six away league games.
Chelsea vs West Ham United Predicted Starting Lineups
Chelsea predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Petrovic (GK); Cucurella, Badiashile, Disasi, Chalobah; Gallagher, Caicedo; Mudryk, Palmer, Madueke; Jackson
West Ham predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Areola (GK); Coufal, Zouma, Ogbonna, Emerson; Soucek, Alvarez; Bowen, Paqueta, Kudus; Watkins
Chelsea vs West Ham United Team News
Malo Gusto, Enzo Fernandez, and Ben Chilwell are unavailable for Chelsea, whereas Levi Colwill, Reece James, and Romio Lavia are out of action due to long-term injuries. However, Cole Palmer is fit and available for selection, which is great news for the Blues.
West Ham may have Konstantinos Mavropanos and Nayef Aguerd in their squad for the trip to Stamford Bridge.
Chelsea vs West Ham United H2H Record (Last Five Games)
- West Ham United 3-1 Chelsea
- West Ham United 1-1 Chelsea
- Chelsea 2-1 West Ham United
- Chelsea 1-0 West Ham United
- West Ham United 3-2 Chelsea
Chelsea vs West Ham United Match Stats
- 68% of Chelsea’s matches had over 2.5 goals.
- Chelsea have scored in each of their last 11 home matches.
- Chelsea have scored two goals or more in each of their last six home matches.
- 66% of West Ham United’s matches had over 2.5 goals.
- The Hammers have scored two goals or more in each of their last four away matches.
- The Hammers have failed to keep a clean sheet in each of their last 15 matches.
Chelsea vs West Ham United Prediction Betting Tips
We expect a closely contested match between the two teams, as they have displayed excellent goal-scoring prowess in their last five encounters, with four of the games ending in both teams scoring. Based on this, we predict that both teams will score in the upcoming game.
