This London derby brings West Ham and Chelsea face-to-face tonight at the London Stadium, each desperate for a first win of the season. West Ham stumbled in the first game with a humiliating 3-0 defeat at Sunderland, while Chelsea could only manage a goalless draw with Crystal Palace. Let’s look at the betting preview and prediction for this encounter.
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Betting Preview
West Ham’s season opener was a nightmare, with Graham Potter’s side thrashed 3-0 by Sunderland and relegation odds already tightening. Potter, who has yet to win over fans, is under pressure to spark improvement after a flat preseason and a poor run of results at home.
4.70
West Ham vs Chelsea
West Ham
Match Result
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Chelsea weren’t much better, drawing 0–0 with Crystal Palace and looking toothless in attack, managing just one tame shot on target in the 89th minute. Enzo Maresca’s men will be desperate to avoid back-to-back blanks at the start of a league season for the first time since 1995, but they’ve won only two of their last 11 away league games.
3.95
West Ham vs Chelsea
Draw
Match result
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The Blues have beaten West Ham in the last three meetings, though they’ve managed just three wins in their last 11 trips to the London Stadium. Both sides need a response, making this derby as much about pressure as points.
1.68
West Ham vs Chelsea
Chelsea
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Recent Form & Stats
- Chelsea dominate the historical head-to-head, winning 20 of the last 35 meetings at an average of 2.74 goals per match; West Ham have averaged only 8 wins.
- Both clubs remain winless after Matchday 1, making this a vital game. The forecast suggests a tight, low-scoring affair, with Under 2.5 goals as a popular play.
Best Bets & Prediction
Prediction: Chelsea to win at 1.69.
Best Bet: Over 2.5 total goals at 1.71.
Value Bet: Chelsea to win & over 2.5 total goals at 2.30.
