The London giants, under Maresca, returned to the Premier League’s top four and won the Conference League and the FIFA Club World Cup. Even in the new season, while not always consistent, they certainly did not collapse.
However, at New Year, a conflict between Enzo and the management led to his dismissal. Without him, Chelsea suffered defeats to Fulham and, at home in the League Cup semi-final, to Arsenal. But then, under Rosenior, they recorded back-to-back victories over Brentford and Crystal Palace. In the Champions League, they managed to reach the playoffs, finishing with an away win against Napoli.
Their neighbors struggled last season under Lopetegui but secured survival with Potter. In the autumn, Graham was also dismissed amid poor results – but the switch to Nuno Espírito Santo had only a limited effect – plunging towards the relegation zone in the EPL, they knocked out QPR in the cup (albeit on penalties). After that, however, they defeated both Tottenham and Sunderland in succession.
Fernandez and company score an average of 1.7 goals per game, but also concede quite a bit, at 1.09. The capital side, meanwhile, manage 1.17 goals per game but concede almost double that – 1.96.
Chelsea vs West Ham: Key Stats and Trends
Chelsea have won their last two Premier League matches
61% of Chelsea’s matches end with goals from both sides and the average total goals per match is 2.78
West Ham have won three matches in a row
61% of West Ham United’s matches end with goals from both teams and the average total goals per match is 3.13
Chelsea vs West Ham: Probable Starting Lineups
Chelsea (probable lineup): Sanchez – Cucurella, Badiashile, Chalobah, James – Caicedo, Santos, Neto, Fernandez, Estevao – Joao Pedro
West Ham (probable lineup): Areola – Scarles, Todibo, Mavropanos, Walker-Peters – Fernandes, Soucek, Summerville, Lucas Paqueta, Bowen – Castellanos
Previous Matches: Chelsea vs West Ham
All four of the last meetings were won by Palmer and company.
Free Prediction for Chelsea vs West Ham
The hosts are expected to win, but their neighbors have finally found form as well. Our pick: “total over 2.5 goals” (odds – 1.6).
