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
Newcastle UnitedManchester CitySep. 287:30 a.m.St. James' Park
ArsenalLeicester CitySep. 2810 a.m.Emirates Stadium
BrentfordWest Ham UnitedSep. 2810 a.m.GTech Community Stadium
ChelseaBrighton & Hove AlbionSep. 2810 a.m.Stamford Bridge
EvertonCrystal PalaceSep. 2810 a.m.Goodison Park
Nottingham ForestFulhamSep. 2810 a.m.The City Ground
WolvesLiverpoolSep. 2812:30 p.m.Molineux
Ipswich TownAston VillaSep. 299 a.m.Portman Road
Manchester UnitedTottenhamSep. 2911:30 a.m.Old Trafford
BournemouthSouthamptonSep. 303 p.m. Vitality Stadium

EPL Standings

TeamRecord (Wins-Draws-Losses)PointsGoal Differential
Manchester City4-1-0138
Liverpool4-0-1129
Aston Villa4-0-1123
Arsenal3-2-0115
Chelsea3-1-1106
Newcastle United3-1-1101
Brighton & Hove Albion2-3-094
Nottingham Forest2-3-092
Fulham2-2-182
Tottenham Hotspur2-1-274
Manchester United2-1-270
Brentford2-0-36-2
Bournemouth1-2-25-3
West Ham United1-1-34-4
Leicester City0-3-23-2
Crystal Palace0-3-23-3
Ipswich Town0-3-23-5
Southampton0-1-41-7
Everton0-1-41-9
Wolverhampton Wanderers0-1-41-9

EPL ATS Records

TeamATS RecordATS Win Pct.Home ATS RecordHome ATS Win Pct.Road ATS RecordRoad ATS Win Pct.
Arsenal3-2-0.6000-2-0.0003-0-01.000
Aston Villa4-1-0.8002-1-0.6672-0-01.000
Bournemouth3-2-0.6001-1-0.5002-1-0.667
Brentford3-2-0.6002-0-01.0001-2-0.333
Brighton & Hove Albion3-2-0.6001-2-0.3332-0-01.000
Chelsea3-2-0.6000-2-0.0003-0-01.000
Crystal Palace2-3-0.4001-2-0.3331-1-0.500
Everton1-4-0.2000-2-0.0001-2-0.333
Fulham2-3-0.4002-1-0.6670-2-0.000
Ipswich Town3-2-0.6001-1-0.5002-1-0.667
Leicester City2-3-0.4001-2-0.3331-1-0.500
Liverpool4-1-0.8002-1-0.6672-0-01.000
Manchester City3-2-0.6001-2-0.3332-0-01.000
Manchester United2-3-0.4001-1-0.5001-2-0.333
Newcastle United2-3-0.4001-1-0.5001-2-0.333
Nottingham Forest3-2-0.6000-2-0.0003-0-01.000
Southampton1-4-0.2000-3-0.0001-1-0.500
Tottenham Hotspur2-3-0.4002-1-0.5000-2-0.000
West Ham United2-3-0.4000-3-0.0002-0-01.000
Wolverhampton Wanderers2-3-0.4000-2-0.0002-1-0.667
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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.