West Ham vs. Chelsea Prediction, Odds & Match Preview

Nick Hennion @nickhennion Sep 18, 2024, 2:42 PM
  • West Ham is predicted to be a +0.5-goal underdog against Chelsea.
  • The home team won both of the head-to-head meetings last season.
  • I predict West Ham United will earn all three points on Saturday.

Two teams off positive results meet in Saturdayโ€™s London Derby with West Ham United hosting Chelsea.ย 

The Blues continued their positive momentum with a 1-0 road win over Bournemouth last Saturday. As for West Ham, a 95th-minute strike earned them a point against Fulham.ย 

Last season, West Ham earned a 3-1 home win over Chelsea. However, they followed it up with 5-0 thrashing at Stamford Bridge.ย 

Hereโ€™s a look at the Premier League odds and my West Ham vs. Chelsea prediction.ย 

West Ham vs. Chelsea Odds, Premier League

  • West Ham Moneyline:+210
  • Chelsea Moneyline: +105
  • Draw Moneyline: +290
  • Over/Under: 3.5 Goals (+110/-155)
  • Both Teams to Score: Yes (-225), No (+160)

West Ham vs. Chelsea Prediction: Moneyline

My prediction for West Ham vs. Chelsea is the West Ham United Moneyline (+210).ย 

At some point, Chelseaโ€™s massive road luck has to catch up with them.ย 

Through two league road matches, Chelsea has a +5 goal differential against a -1.3 expected goal differential, per fbref.com.ย 

Thatโ€™s the biggest overperformance away from home by any EPL team.ย 

On Saturday, they get a West Ham side that bossed them in the last meeting at the London Stadium.ย 

Wash out both penalty kicks, and bettors will still find the Hammers earned a 1.68-0.56 post-shot xG result in the match.ย 

Chelsea also find themselves in a historically perilous spot.ย 

Home dogs between +205 and +855 with between three and seven days between games are 78-221 SU (26.1%) since 2012, assuming two factors:

  • The favoriteโ€™s previous game margin is between +0 and +2
  • The underdogโ€™s previous game margin is between -1 and +1

When those dogs fell by three or more goals in the previous meeting โ€” West Ham lost by five โ€” they improve to 19-36 SU (34.5%), including 10-13 between +205 and +400.ย 

One added layer โ€” when those dogs are playing Chelsea, theyโ€™re 10-20 SU since 2017.ย 

Take a shot with the Hammers on the moneyline against an overperforming Blues side.ย 

West Ham Record, Last 5 Matches

  • Sept. 14 at Fulham: 1-1, D
  • Aug. 31 vs. Manchester City: 1-3, L
  • Aug. 28 vs. Bournemouth: 1-0, W (EFL Cup)
  • Aug. 24 at Crystal Palace: 2-0, W
  • Aug. 17 vs. Aston Villa: 1-2, L

Chelsea Record, Last 5 Matches

  • Sept. 14 at Bournemouth: 1-0, W
  • Sept. 1 vs. Crystal Palace: 1-1, D
  • Aug. 29 at Servette: 1-2, L (Europa Conference League)
  • Aug. 25 at Wolves: 6-2, W
  • Aug. 22 vs. Servette: 2-0, W (Europa Conference League)

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EPL Match Schedule This Weekend

HomeAwayDateTime (ET)Location
West Ham UnitedChelseaSep. 217:30 a.m.London Stadium
Aston VillaWolvesSep. 2110 a.m.Villa Park
FulhamNewcastle UnitedSep. 2110 a.m.Craven Cottage
Leicester CityEvertonSep. 2110 a.m.King Power Stadium
LiverpoolBournemouthSep. 2110 a.m.Anfield
SouthamptonIpswich TownSep. 2110 a.m.St. Mary's Stadium
TottenhamBrentfordSep. 2110 a.m.Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
Crystal PalaceManchester UnitedSep. 2112:30 p.m.Selhurst Park
BrightonNottingham ForestSep. 229 a.m.Amex Stadium
Manchester CityArsenalSep. 2211 a.m.Etihad Stadium

EPL Standings

TeamRecord (Wins-Draws-Losses)PointsGoal Differential
Manchester City4-0-0128
Arsenal3-1-0105
Newcastle United3-1-0103
Liverpool3-0-196
Aston Villa3-0-191
Brighton & Hove Albion2-2-084
Nottingham Forest2-2-082
Chelsea2-1-173
Brentford2-0-260
Manchester United2-0-260
Bournemouth1-2-150
Fulham1-2-150
Tottenham Hotspur1-1-242
West Ham United1-1-24-1
Leicester City0-2-22-2
Crystal Palace0-2-22-3
Ipswich Town0-2-22-5
Wolverhampton Wanderers0-1-31-7
Southampton0-0-40-7
Everton0-0-40-9

EPL ATS Records

TeamATS RecordATS Win Pct.Home ATS RecordHome ATS Win Pct.Road ATS RecordRoad ATS Win Pct.
Arsenal2-2-0.5000-2-0.0002-0-01.000
Aston Villa3-1-0.7501-1-0.5002-0-01.000
Bournemouth3-1-0.7501-1-0.5002-0-01.000
Brentford3-1-0.7502-0-01.0001-1-0.500
Brighton & Hove Albion3-1-0.7501-1-0.5002-0-01.000
Chelsea2-2-0.5000-2-0.0002-0-01.000
Crystal Palace1-3-0.2500-2-0.0001-1-0.500
Everton0-4-0.0000-2-0.0000-2-0.000
Fulham1-3-0.2501-1-01.0000-2-0.000
Ipswich Town2-2-0.5001-1-0.5001-1-0.500
Leicester City2-2-0.5001-1-0.5001-1-0.500
Liverpool3-1-0.7501-1-0.5002-0-01.000
Manchester City3-1-0.7501-1-0.5002-0-01.000
Manchester United2-2-0.5001-1-0.5001-1-0.500
Newcastle United2-2-0.5001-1-0.5001-1-0.500
Nottingham Forest2-2-0.5000-2-0.0002-0-01.000
Southampton1-3-0.2500-2-0.0001-1-0.500
Tottenham Hotspur1-3-0.2501-1-0.5000-2-0.000
West Ham United2-2-0.5000-2-0.0002-0-01.000
Wolverhampton Wanderers2-2-0.5000-2-0.0002-0-01.000
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Nick Hennion

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Nick Hennion is a senior content writer for BetMGM. His previous stops include VSiN, NBC Sports, The Action Network and Forbes Betting. He owns a bachelor's degree from Syracuse University and a master's degree from Northwestern University.

Nick Hennion is a senior content writer for BetMGM. His previous stops include VSiN, NBC Sports, The Action Network and Forbes Betting. He owns a bachelor's degree from Syracuse University and a master's degree from Northwestern University.