West Ham vs Chelsea Predictions - Goals galore in London derby

Ralph Staniforth

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Last updated: 19 Sep 2024

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Ralph Staniforth 19 Sep 2024

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West Ham lack defensive solidity, tending to concede goals.
Chelsea have a strong attack but inconsistent form, making BTTS and over 2.5 goals likely.
Expect a thrilling match with potential for over 3.5 goals given recent records.

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

West Ham vs Chelsea Predictions

West Ham have not kept a clean sheet much this season while Chelsea tend to have a high XG against them. I am backing BTTS in this game with it possibly going over 3.5 goals.

West Ham vs Chelsea Predictions
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

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