We take a look at Monday’s London clash between Chelsea and West Ham at Stamford Bridge.
With Graham Potter returning to face his former club, this could potentially add extra fuel to a fixture which often produces fierce encounters. In this preview, we’ll offer betting insights and a suggested bet for you to consider.
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CHELSEA v WEST HAM – Click here to bet
Chelsea will be looking to get their season back on track when they host West Ham United at Stamford Bridge on Monday. Enzo Maresca and his side have hit a rough patch, claiming just one win from their last seven Premier League matches. Their latest setback, a 3-1 defeat to Manchester City, has seen them slip to sixth in the league, leaving them on the cusp of falling out of the European spots if their form doesn’t improve.
A return to Stamford Bridge offers Chelsea a prime opportunity to regain momentum, as they have been far more solid at home. The Blues have picked up 10 points from a possible 15 in their last five league outings at Stamford Bridge, losing just once in their last 10 EPL matches on home soil overall. They have also recorded positive results against top-half opposition, including Arsenal, Nottingham Forest, and Newcastle, further underlining their strength at the capital. With a superb record against West Ham, Chelsea should be confident of continuing that trend against a Hammers side that has often failed to deliver on the road, as well as in this particular fixture.
West Ham arrive at Stamford Bridge in poor form, having managed just one win from their last seven Premier League matches. Despite securing a 1-1 draw away to Aston Villa last weekend, their overall struggles have left them languishing in 15th place with 27 points from 23 games. Adding further intrigue to this clash is the return of manager Graham Potter, who faces his former employers. His presence in the opposing dugout could provide West Ham with added motivation, bringing an extra edge to what is already shaping up to be a compelling encounter.
Given their recent form and difficulties on the road, having earned just 5 points from their last five away games, this meeting seems to have come too soon for newly appointed Graham Potter. With an unsavoury record at Stamford Bridge, failing to secure a single point in their last four visits, West Ham appear to be facing an uphill battle. Things could potentially take a turn for the worse again, especially considering they’ve conceded an alarming 8 goals in their last two meetings with Chelsea, failing to score on each occasion.
Head-to-Head
Chelsea have been dominant in recent meetings, winning 5-0 at home last season and 3-0 at the London Stadium earlier this campaign. The Blues have lost just once in their last 19 home matches against West Ham (W14, D4).
Betting
Chelsea 4/11
Draw 5/1
West Ham 13/2
Verdict
Chelsea will be confident of bouncing back this week, given their strong home form this season. With West Ham’s poor record at Stamford Bridge, Enzo Maresca’s side should have more than enough to overcome the Hammers, despite the added spice of Graham Potter’s return.
Suggested Bet: Handicap, Chelsea -1.5 at 10/11
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