Chelsea & West Ham – 21/12/`20
Monday night football in the Premier League will witness a cracking London derby as Chelsea host West Ham at the Stamford Bridge on Matchday 14 fixture.
Both teams will be meeting for the first time this season in the league after their last encounter back in July at the Olympic Stadium. West ham defeated Chelsea in that match with a 3:2 win. The win made sure the hammers completed a league double over Chelsea last season.
Taking their H2H into an account in the last 9 meetings, Chelsea has won 3 matches, West Ham won 4 and they have shared 2 draws.
These matches have produced low score lines and it does not take away the entertaining moment from both teams attacking glimpses. Both teams to score were recorded in 5 of their last 9 games and Under 2.5 goals were seen in 5 matches.
Chelsea Form
Chelsea maintains 6th place with 22 points from 13 league matches. They have banged in 26 goals and conceded 14.
Chelsea was punished in their most recent game at Molineux stadium with a 2:1 defeat to Wolverhampton. They got pipped by Everton in their previous game at Goodison Park by a 1:0 loss. Chelsea remains without a win in their last 3 matches.
Chelsea’s impressive run of form has suddenly been clouded with some bitter experience. They have won 2 of their last 6 games, lost 2 and drawn 2. Both teams to score were witnessed in 3 of their last 6 games and Over 2.5 goals were present in 2 matches.
Chelsea has played well enough to clear and snuff out the threat at home. They have won 3 of their last 6 games and also drawn 3 matches. Over 2.5 goals were seen in 3 of these 6 games and both teams to score were registered in 3 matches.
West Ham Form
West ham is in 7th place with 21 points accrued this season. They have scored 21 goals and conceded 16.
West ham was held in their most recent game at home by Crystal Palace in the League by a 1:1 draw. They picked up the maximum points in their previous game on the road over Leeds United in a 2:1 win
West ham has sprung up surprises this season with a refreshing performance. Similarly, they have shown resilience and compactness. They have won 4 of their last 6 games, lost 1 and drawn 1. Both teams to score were witnessed in 4 of their last 6 matches and Over 2.5 goals were present in 3 games.
West ham away form got better recently with consecutive remarkable results. They have won 3 of their last 5 games, lost 1 and drawn 1. Over 2.5 goals were recorded in 4 of these 5 games and both teams to score were seen on 3 occasions.
Tip: 5 Most Important Facts About the Match
1. West ham have scored in every of their last 10 away games.
2. Chelsea have remained unbeaten in their last 9 home games.
3. West ham has lost 1 of their last 6 matches.
4. Chelsea have not recorded a win in their last 3 games.
5. Both teams have recorded Under 2.5 goals in 5 of their last 6 meetings.
Conclusion Tip: Chelsea vs West Ham
Chelsea’s unbeaten run at home could be an advantage coming to this match while West Ham’s goal-scoring ability might be the turning point. Chelsea double chance and both teams to score should be considered. ACCA of Chelsea double chance and both teams to score should come close.
Results of Previous Clashes
- 1st-Chelsea vs West Ham 2:3
- 2nd-Chelsea vs West Ham 0:1
- 3rd-Chelsea vs West Ham 2:0
- 4th-Chelsea vs West Ham 0:0
- 5th-Chelsea vs West Ham 1:1
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