Premier League: West Ham United vs. Chelsea: Both Team’s After First Victory (Aug 22)
Club World Cup Champions, Chelsea head across London to take on West Ham United in the pairs second Premier League game of the season.
The hosts had an abysmal start the campaign, losing 3-0 to newly promoted Sunderland, whilst the travelling side failed to impress in a 0-0 draw with Crystal Palace.
Both clubs go into this game chasing their first points on the table.
Odds
| Match Result | Odds |
| West Ham United | 4/1 |
| Chelsea | 2/3 |
| Draw | 26/9 |
Three Wins in Four for Chelsea vs. West Ham
| Total | West Ham | Chelsea | Draw | |
| Games | 29 | 8 | 16 | 5 |
| Goals | 76 | 27 | 49 |
Chelsea have won the last three straight against West Ham, scoring more than three goals twice in those victories.
The Hammers last win over Chelsea came back in 2023, when they beat the Blues 3-1 at home.
In the pairs last matchup, Chelsea scraped past West Ham with Aaron Wan-Bissaka scored an own goal to gift them a 2-1 win.
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Key Stats
- Chelsea have scored 12 goals in their last five games vs. West Ham United.
- West Ham United have scored six goals in their last five games but none this season.
- Chelsea have only lost once in their list five fixtures vs. West Ham United.
West Ham United Team News
West Ham United will likely make changes to their starting XI following last weekend’s loss but have no new injury woes.
Crysencio Summerville and George Earthy remain out for this game.
Possible Lineup
Mads Hermansen (GK), Nayef Aguerd, Max Kilman, Jean-Clair Todibo, Malick Diouf, Guido Rodriguez, Edson Alvarez, Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Lucas Paqueta, Callum Wilson, Jarrod Bowen
Chelsea Team News
Chelsea is in need of a spark after a lacklustre opening day performance, unfortunately for them they will not be welcoming anyone back from their lengthy injury list for this game.
Levi Colwill remains out for the season, whilst Benoit Badiashile, Romeo Lavia and Tosin Adarabioyo will be out for at least this game.
Possible Lineup
Robert Sanchez (GK), Reece James, Josh Acheampong, Wesley Fofana, Marc Cucurella, Enzo Fernandez, Moises Caicedo, Pedro Neto, Cole Palmer, Estevao, Joao Pedro
West Ham United vs. Chelsea Picks
Both these sides had disappointing first games for different reasons.
West Ham were swept aside by Sunderland and seem to be continuing on the same path as last year. A worrying slope to be on.
For Chelsea, it’s about making it click, they created minimal chances against Crystal Palace and that has to change quick if they want to push for a title.
In this game, I have the Blues making to most of the Hammer dodgy defence. A close one but Chelsea takes three points here.
Other markets include, Joao Pedro to have two or more shots on target, Cole Palmer to take a free kick and Jarrod Bowen to get an assist.
