West Ham v Chelsea Betting Odds and Match Preview
It is a tough start to the Premier League for West Ham with defending champions Chelsea slated for Saturday at the Boleyn Ground. Bad news for Hammers fans with nine wins for Chelsea in the last 10 matches between the two clubs. In fact, West ham’s best result was a draw at home last season. The last meeting between the two clubs gave a 4-1 victory to Chelsea at Stamford Bridge. We may experience a similar result this weekend.
West Ham’s form hasn’t been anything to brag about. They have three losses in the Premier League and only two wins from lower tier English football clubs in the last five matches. The strikers have put in four goals, but the club has allowed 10 goals in that last five matches.
It is the opposite case for Chelsea. They are coming off three straight wins after two early losses. Most importantly, they are unbeaten in their quest so far to defend their Premiership title, so they won’t want that getting spoiled over West Ham. The Blues are easily the form team of the season thus far. The strikers have scored 16 goals in five matches, while the defence has conceded only two goals in that span, none of which in the Premier League.
The strong favourite is Chelsea in this one. Some tempting value is available with a back bet on West Ham, but the draw is much more likely. The Hammers have been dominated by Chelsea in the past, so look for more of the same on Saturday. Given the form and recent history, there is no getting around a Blues win in this match.