With Graham Potter aiming to get his new squad firing West Ham vs Chelsea has taken on a new level of importance. Not only is this a London derby but it is a winnable test for this new Blues lineup. Let’s try to come up with a prediction for the match while looking at some of the best betting odds available.
West Ham vs Chelsea Predictions and Best Betting Odds
West Ham Run of Form
The Hammers find themselves fending off relegation with a run of just one win in their last five league games. Of those five matches, two ended in draws with only two ending in defeat. While wins are hard to come by, this isn’t a team that’s rolling over for their opposition.
While they are at the wrong end of the table, they won’t be easy to beat.
Chelsea Run of Form
Much like the home side, the visitors also have just one victory in their last five. That also includes two ties and two defeats. This is a team that is finding it difficult to get results on the pitch, but the on-field performances are improving and optimism is seeping back into the fanbase.
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With all of the new signings, this is essentially a new team, one that hasn’t lost in three games. Things are finally looking up after a horrid run of form that saw this side slip to tenth in the table.
Recent Head to Head
Chelse have won four of their last five games against the Irons. In years past, West Ham were a bit of a bogey team for the former two-time Champions League winners but the past five contests have been fairly one-sided.
West Ham vs Chelsea Prediction
Potter should finally have something to celebrate after this one. While the opposition are a tough team there should be enough quality and improvements to get his side a win. Our prediction is a 2-0 win for the visitors.
West Ham vs Chelsea Betting Odds
SkyBet has this one on a knife edge with neither team being the major favourite. The Blues are currently edging it with odds of 6/5 while the Irons are slightly behind at 12/5 odds of victory.
