West Ham United VS Chelsea Match Prediction

Chelsea and West Ham have played their version of a London derby 96 times to date.  It's been very close as well, but at the moment the Hammers still lead the way with 40 wins, 36 losses, and 20 draws.  Here's a look at the last five results:

Apr 8, 2018: Chelsea 1-1 WHU
Dec 9, 2017: WHU 1-0 Chelsea
Mar 6, 2017: WHU 1-2 Chelsea
Oct 26, 2016: WHU 2-1 Chelsea (EFL Cup)
Aug 15, 2016: Chelsea 2-1 WHU

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WHUFC vs CFC Betting Tips and Odds

Bet365 have the following odds available for this match:

West Ham are at 17/4 to win, a draw is at 7/2, and a Chelsea win is at 8/15.

West Ham will come into this very difficult match with a bit of momentum behind them... finally.  The Hammers had no points before last weekend's win at Everton, but now they have three points after scoring three goals away from home.  That saw them not only climb off the foot of the table but also out of the bottom three.  They will start this weekend in 16th as a result, but only have a point more than the relegation zone.  The Hammers are still in big trouble, but that win will give them a much better chance.  Had they lost there, they'd be staring down a change in management after this result in all likelihood...

After a romping win last weekend, Chelsea have now gone top of the table under new Italian manager Maurizio Sarri. The Blues have five wins from five matches, and their goal difference now has taken them over Liverpool for the time being.  They may be behind when they kick off, but they won't be all too concerned about that.  This is an entirely different looking Chelsea team at the moment.  They are trying to be proactive and take the game to opposition sides now, something that has not always been the case under previous managers.  With West Ham's fans frequently turning on their club, this could be the ideal spot to force the home side into severe problems.

Both teams have scored in six of the last seven fixtures, so both teams to score is set at 4/6 at Ladbrokes.

Over 3.5 goals total is at 2.55 goals via Betfair.

West Ham vs Chelsea Prediction

Chelsea have started so well this season that you have to start thinking they are title contenders.  Potential champions win games such as this, and that's what they will do, reversing last season's curse against the Hammers.  

Correct Score Prediction: West Ham 1-3 Chelsea

West Ham Team News

Manuel Pellegrini has a major headache over the fitness of striker Marko Arnautovic.  The Austrian picked up an injury against Everton, so his status is up in the air.  Two players that are ruled out are striker Chicharito Hernandez, due to taking ill, and Jack Wilshere, who has injured his ankle.  Striker Andy Carroll, center back Winston Reid, and attacking mid Manuel Lanzini also will miss out.

West Ham Key Players

Wilf Zaha might be the league's most valuable player currently, but Marko Arnautovic is very close to being that as well.  The Austrian has been directly involved in four of their five goals this Premier League, underlining just how important he is and why it is that he needs to play- and play well.  The other player that announced his arrival in the Prem last weekend was winger Andriy Yarmolenko.  The Ukraine star scored twice, assisted once by Arnautovic, and is now ready to go on a tear for his new side.

West Ham Team Form

West Ham have two wins and three losses in their last five matches:

1-3 win at Everton
0-1 loss at Wolves
1-3 win at AFC Wimbledon (EFL Cup)
3-1 loss at Arsenal
1-2 home loss vs Bournemouth

West Ham Predicted Starting Line up

Expected Line up: 4-5-1

Chelsea Team News

Maurizio Sarri has a very healthy side at the moment, with only young midfielder Marco van Ginkel out injured.  Some rotation may be required here, with the likes of Hazard returning.

Chelsea Key Players

Eden Hazard got a very well deserved rest after his hat trick heroics against Cardiff last weekend, so he will be freshened up and ready to go here.  His boss has stated he could score 40 this season, and that's going to be the expectation if he keeps getting into areas like he did last weekend.  Striker Olivier Giroud is another man to watch. The Frenchman is excellent at occupying defenders, allowing his teammates to ghost in on goal.  He was a huge part of the French World Cup winning squad a result.

Chelsea Team Form

Chelsea have won each of their last five matches:

0-1 win at PAOK (UEL)
4-1 home win vs Cardiff
2-0 home win vs Bournemouth
1-2 win at Newcastle
3-2 home win vs Arsenal

Chelsea Predicted Starting Line up

Expected Line up: 4-3-3

West Ham got a major bonus win, if you will, last weekend in Merseyside when they defeated Everton in a match they were not expected to win. That win will help them here, no doubt, but it's going to be a much bigger task to take on this particular set of Blues. Chelsea have a new look to them under Sarri, and the way they play is going to force the Hammers onto the back foot. That's sure to set nerves jangling inside London Stadium.

West Ham got their first points of the season last weekend when they beat Everton to collect three points at Goodison Park to take them off the bottom of the table.