West Ham United host Chelsea at London Stadium on Friday evening in the Premier League, with kick-off scheduled for 22:00 (GMT+3). The Hammers come off a heavy defeat at Sunderland, while Chelsea are looking to turn dominance into goals after a frustrating opener against Crystal Palace. Find the match preview, predictions and betting tips below.
West Ham vs Chelsea Tips
*Odds correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
West Ham United vs Chelsea Odds
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| Draw |
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*Odds correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
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West Ham vs Chelsea Predictions
Chelsea’s attacking depth should find a breakthrough
Chelsea began their league campaign with a 0-0 draw against Crystal Palace, but the numbers told a different story. Enzo Maresca’s side generated an xG of 1.81 and saw late chances fall to Estevao and Andrey Santos, both narrowly missing the target. That finishing issue may not last long, given the quality of their summer signings and the fact that Cole Palmer, their main creative outlet, had a subdued match.
Encouragingly, secondary sources of creativity stepped up. Marc Cucurella and Pedro Neto offered width, while Reece James provided quality on set pieces. With Palmer likely to raise his level and Estevao pushing for a start after leading the side in expected goals per 90 among substitutes, Chelsea look well placed to turn possession into goals this time. Their attacking depth and ability to commit numbers in the box remain key factors.
Tip: Chelsea to Win ( at N/A)
Defensive gaps leave Hammers vulnerable
West Ham’s 3-0 loss at Sunderland exposed major concerns. Graham Potter’s team were beaten to aerial balls, failed to track runners, and looked disjointed at the back. Debutant goalkeeper Mads Hermansen struggled, while only Jarrod Bowen offered resistance in attack. If the same structural problems appear at London Stadium, Chelsea’s forward line could exploit them.
The Hammers’ recent record doesn’t inspire confidence either. They’ve lost their last three meetings with Chelsea, conceding ten goals in that stretch. Facing an opponent who presses with attacking numbers and has consistently created chances, West Ham may again struggle to stay compact for 90 minutes. A narrow defeat looks realistic, especially with Bowen capable of snatching a goal.
Tip: Chelsea 2-1 ( at N/A)
