Premier League: Chelsea vs West Ham Prediction & Betting Preview

Chelsea will host West Ham United at Stamford Bridge on Monday night, in a Premier League London derby. Chelsea, currently sixth in the league standings, aim to rebound from a 3-1 defeat to Manchester City. West Ham, under the new management of former Chelsea boss Graham Potter, are in 15th place and seeks to improve upon their recent 1-1 draw with Aston Villa. Below is our prediction and betting preview for this clash.

Betting Preview

Chelsea’s recent form has been inconsistent, with only one win in their last seven matches, leading to a drop from second to sixth place. Manager Enzo Maresca has attributed this slump partly to transfer speculation affecting key players, which may have impacted team focus.

Despite these challenges, Chelsea has a strong home record against West Ham, winning four of their past five Premier League meetings and aiming for a third consecutive league victory over the Hammers for the first time since 2011.

West Ham, under Graham Potter, has shown tactical creativity and resilience despite injury challenges. Potter’s return to Stamford Bridge adds an intriguing narrative, as no former Chelsea manager has won against the Blues at Stamford Bridge in the Premier League across 22 attempts.

Historically, West Ham has struggled at Stamford Bridge, securing only one win in their last 18 away league games against Chelsea.

Recent Form & Stats

Chelsea:

• Last 6 Matches: L-D-W-D-W-L
• Goals Scored: 7
• Goals Conceded: 10

West Ham United:

• Last 6 Matches: L-L-W-L-L-D
• Goals Scored: 5
• Goals Conceded: 12

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Best Bets & Predictions

Prediction: Chelsea to win at 1.35.

Best Bet: Chelsea to score first at 1.37.
Chelsea has scored the opening goal in five of their last six Premier League matches, while West Ham has conceded early goals frequently.

Alternative Bet: Both Teams to Score (BTTS) – Yes at 1.59.