After a disappointing last minute defeat against Wolverhampton Wanderers, Chelsea welcome London rivals, West Ham United to Stamford Park on Monday night. West Ham sit on eight place and are just one point behind seventh place Chelsea, who have lost their last two league matches after their superb run of form.
Our betting predictions for Chelsea FC vs West Ham United match are:
Chelsea FC vs West Ham United Betting Tips
Safe Bets
• West Ham have scored in each of their league games this season after missing out in the first gameweek are in contention for the Europa league this season. Chelsea on the other hand have been the second highest scoring team in the league with one of the best attacks in the league. Therefore at odds of 1.75 (betway) we suggest betting on both teams to score.
• With Timo Werner out of form, the scoring responsibility falls to Olivier Giroud who will be leading the attack. After two consecutive losses, Chelsea will be looking for inspiration from one of their most experienced players and hence betting on him to score at odds of 2.15 (betway) is a safe way to double your investment.
• West Ham and Chelsea have been the amongst the greatest aerial goal threats in the league with them being third and fourth highest respectively in headed goals scored. With players like Zouma, Giroud, Antonio, Ogbonna, Thiago Silva, Balbuena and Abraham on the pitch, you can bet on a header being scored at odds of 1.95 (WilliamHill).
Quick Rich
• Chelsea have taken a total of 70 corners in thirteen games averaging more than five a game, while West Ham have taken 63 corners this season at an average of almost five per game. With both teams having a relatively weaker defence betting on each team taking over one corner in each half at odds of 4.00 (WilliamHill) gives high returns at minimal risk.
• With both teams looking to get into the top six positions of the table, we expect the match to be intense, however with three games in seven days, Chelsea will have an advantage over West Ham due to their deep squad strength and hence we expect the scoreline to be Chelsea 2-1 West Ham at odds of 8.00 (betway) or Chelsea 3-2 West Ham at odds of 19.00 (WilliamHill).
Win/Lose/Draw
Chelsea will be desperately looking for a win as a loss could see them out of the title race and make it challenging to even finish in the Champions league spots. The winner of the match could jump two positions on the table to fifth place and therefore we expect it to be a close match even though Chelsea are favourites to win the game at odds of 1.45 (betway).
Bet During the Match
Pulisic was impressive against Wolves and if he starts the match in place of an out of form Werner, betting on him to assist 1+ goals at odds of 3.50 (betway) gives good returns.
West Ham United Overall Form: WWLWD
Chelsea Overall Form: WWDLL
