West Ham vs Chelsea preview: Best free betting tips, odds and predictions

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James Anderson, Betting & Gaming Writer

Published: 10:26, 19 Sep 2024
Updated: 10:26, 19 Sep 2024

RIVALS West Ham United and Chelsea clash in Saturday's Premier League lunchtime kick-off at the London Stadium.

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West Ham vs Chelsea preview

An intriguing encounter awaits at the London Stadium as lacklustre West Ham entertain rivals Chelsea in Saturday's lunchtime kick off.

And for once, Enzo Maresca isn't the manager under the microscope.

That dubious honour goes to Hammers boss Julen Lopetegui, who's picked up just four points in the opening four matches of his West Ham tenure.

Draw 15/4 with William Hill -

Chelsea 11/10 with William Hill -

Odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.

West Ham vs Chelsea betting tips and predictions

Win and BTTS

West Ham have managed precious few clean sheets in the Premier League recently, so there's good reason to believe that Chelsea can score a couple on Saturday afternoon.

The Hammers have managed just one shut out in their last 20 top-flight matches stretching back to last season, while they've also faced more shots than any other side across the opening four Premier League games this season.

Only Ipswich Town, Everton and Southampton have a higher xGC (expected goals conceded) this season, while Chelsea's xG (expected goals) ranks as the eighth best in the division.

They are still more than capable of scoring goals with their abundance of attacking talent, but it's not really clicked thus far and they've only scored 2+ goals twice in their last nine.

Poacher

If we think Chelsea are going to score a couple, then it stands to reason that striker Nicolas Jackson will be involved.

The 23-year-old has netted twice and provided an assist in his opening four matches of the season. He's also had the most touches in the opposition penalty area (17) and the most attempts inside the box (9).

Nicolas Jackson to score inside the 6-yard box at 6/1 with William Hill -

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