West Ham vs Chelsea Predictions & Tips - EPL London Derby Shootout

Alex Waite

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Last updated: 19 Sep 2024

Alex Waite 19 Sep 2024

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West Ham have seen BTTS in 2 EPL home games this season
Chelsea have seen over 2.5 goals in 6 of their last 7 away matches
Will the London rivals produce more Premier League goals on Saturday?

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West Ham have seen over 3.5 goals in their last 2 games against Chelsea (Getty Images)

West Ham vs Chelsea Preview

West Ham have seen BTTS in most matches this season and Chelsea give up loads of chances. The Hammers will want to go at their rivals at home and more Premier League goals can arrive in London.

West Ham vs Chelsea Preview
Head to Head
West Ham Form
West Ham Injuries
Chelsea Form
Chelsea Injuries

West Ham have seen BTTS in 4 consecutive Premier League home games.
West Ham have seen over 3.5 goals in 3 of their previous 4 home league matches.
West Ham have seen over 3.5 goals in their last 2 games against Chelsea.
Chelsea have seen BTTS in 5 of their previous 6 away fixtures.
Chelsea have seen over 2.5 goals in 6 of their last 7 away matches.

Head to Head

Chelsea have a 55-44 advantage against West Ham in 122 meetings with 23 draws. The sides have produced 14 total goals in the last four encounters.

West Ham Form

West Ham’s long-term form in the Premier League is unconvincing. The Hammers are winless in eight of their last 10 and conceded 24.

Under new manager Julen Lopetegui, West Ham lost 2-1 to Aston Villa and beat Crystal Palace 2-0. The East Londoners then lost 3-1 at home to Man City.

The Hammers left it late to claim a comeback 1-1 draw at Fulham on Saturday. West Ham conceded on 23 minutes, allowed 2.89 XG before Danny Ings levelled in the 94th minute.

West Ham Injuries

Striker Niclas Fullkrug could return to action following his recent leg injury.

Defender Emerson Palmieri remains an injury doubt for this encounter.

Chelsea Form

Chelsea have been inconsistent in the new season, winning three, losing two and drawing one in all competitions. The West Londoners have already scored 11 goals and conceded seven.

The Blues beat Servette 2-0 and Wolves 6-2 before a two-match winless run. A 2-1 defeat away against Servette and a 1-1 home draw with Crystal Palace followed.

Enzo Maresca’s team hit back with a 1-0 win at Bournemouth - a result which came against the run of play. Chelsea faced 19 shots and seven on target before Christopher Nkunku’s late goal notched a smash-and-grab road win.

Chelsea Injuries

Defenders Reece James and Malo Gusto and midfielder Omari Kellyman are unavailable with respective injuries.

Verdict

West Ham v Chelsea

West Ham and Chelsea don’t look the best in defence but both sides know how to score goals. Sticking with BTTS and over 2.5 goals in this London derby are the best bets on Saturday.

BTTS Yes

BTTS

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