West Ham vs Chelsea: Premier League Prediction Match Details
West Ham will host Chelsea in a Premier League matchday five London derby on Saturday in an early kickoff at the London Stadium. Can the Blues get their first win at the London Stadium since 2021?
West Ham Preview & Form
West Ham has struggled to get the right result in the new season, as they have gathered only four points from a possible 12 points. The Hammers had to settle for a draw in their last match thanks to Danny Ings, who gave them a stoppage-time equalizer against Fulham in their trip to the Craven Cottage. Julen Lopetegui will hope his side can improve their home record, as they have suffered back-to-back home defeats since the start of the new season. They lost 2-1 to Aston Villa at home on matchday one, and their most recent home match was against defending champions Manchester City, where they were defeated 3-0 with Erling Haaland scoring a hatrick in the match. The Hammers currently sit 14th in the league table, with only four points.
One major issue with the Hammers has been their defense, as they have only kept one clean sheet so far in the new season.
Chelsea Preview & Form
Chelsea have made a positive start to their new season, having remained unbeaten since their opening 2-0 defeat to the defending Champions at home. The Blues, since the defeat, have sparked to good form, winning two while playing a draw. Chelsea, in their last match, narrowly defeated Bournemouth 1-0 at the Vitality Stadium thanks to a late strike from substitute Christopher Nkunku. Cole Palmer has been a standout player for the Blues both in the new campaign and last season, as the young lad has picked up where he left off last season with one goal and four assists so far.
Enzo Maresca has been good when playing away games, as they have recorded two consecutive away wins against Wolves 6-2 and Bournemouth 1-0. Their away record in the new season should boost their confidence in getting positive results against a side they have failed to defeat at the London Stadium since 2021. However, during that run, Chelsea scored at least a goal in each of the games.
West Ham vs Chelsea: Predicted Lineups
West Ham Predicted Lineup (4-2-3-1): Areola; Wan-Bissaka, Mavropanos, Kilman, Emerson; Rodriguez, Alvarez; Bowen, Soucek, Kudus; Antonio;
Chelsea Predicted Lineup (4-2-3-1): Sanchez; Disasi, Fofana, Colwill, Cucurella; Caicedo, Veiga; Madueke, Palmer, Neto; Jackson;
West Ham vs Chelsea H2H Record (Last Five Games)
- Chelsea 5-0 West Ham
- West Ham 3-1 Chelsea
- West Ham 1-1 Chelsea
- Chelsea 2-1 West Ham
- Chelsea 1-0 West Ham
West Ham vs Chelsea: Prediction Betting Tips
The last three meetings between these two London clubs at the London Stadium have seen both teams scoring, so we believe both teams scoring is the best option to bet on.
