Two sides who famously don’t care too much for each other meet here, as West Ham host Chelsea to kick off yet another weekend of EPL action. West Ham are still finding their feet under Julen Lopategui but have shown glimpses of potential, whilst Chelsea’s start under new manager Enzo Maresca has been all too familiarly inconsistent. This should be a whopper at the London Olympic Stadium, and it will be generating plenty of traction with both punters and EPL betting apps.
West Ham United vs Chelsea Best Odds
This should be a very good game at the London Olympic Stadium, between two sides who look to play on the front foot.
| West Ham United – 11/5 (+220) | Draw – 3/1 (+300) | Chelsea – 23/20 (+115) |
| Over – 10/21 (-210) | 2.5 Goals | Under – 7/4 (+175) |
| Yes – 11/20 (-182) | BTTS | No – 6/4 (+150) |
West Ham United vs Chelsea Analysis
This should be a super contest in East London, with no quarter given.
West Ham United
Two home defeats to Aston Villa and Manchester City paints a picture of indifference about the start of the Julen Lopatgeui era at West Ham but they will be hoping that they can lay down the gauntlet to old foes Chelsea here. The Hammers have played their best stuff on the road for the past couple of seasons but they need to begin to play with freedom in front of their home fans and London derbies such as this always create a stir with punters and Premier League betting sites.
Team news: Aaron Cresswell has picked up a knock for the Hammers and will miss out here.
West Ham Predicted Lineup:
Areola, Coufal, Kilman, Mavropanos, Emerson, Soucek, Rodriguez, Bowen, Paqueta, Kudus & Antonio.
Chelsea
Inconsistency has blighted Chelsea’s start to the season once again and there are plenty of question marks surrounding squad size and personnel. That said, Enzo Maresca is still settling into his role at Stamford Bridge and what better way to endear himself to his new fans than a win on the road at West Ham. He will be all too aware though of the challenge that lies ahead at the Olympic Stadium.
Team news: Reece James, Romeo Lavia and Malo Gusto are all strong doubts here for Chelsea.
Chelsea Predicted Lineup:
Sanchez, Fofana, Colwill, Disasi, Cucurella, Fernandez, Caicedo, Dewsbury-Hall, Felix, Palmer & Nkunku.
West Ham United vs Chelsea Prediction
This will be a very stern test for Chelsea, as the blues look to build some consistency into their results. West Ham love upsetting the bigger boys and Chelsea should feel the wrath of the West Ham faithful from the outset. With the atmosphere cranked up and both sides sure to be up for the fight from the outset, this one could end up as an entertaining draw.
Prediction: The match to finish as a draw – 3/1 (+300) – Rhino Bet.
West Ham United vs Chelsea – The Ultimate Bet
Draw & BTTS – 9/2 (+450) – Fitzdares
Both sides will be full of belief that they can win this one, which should make it a very open contest and whilst Chelsea have plenty of attacking power, West Ham have some tools themselves that could really hurt them.
