Chelsea vs west ham news and h2h
Here's the latest news and head-to-head (H2H) statistics for the upcoming Premier League match between Chelsea and West Ham United:
News:
- Chelsea are looking to bounce back from a disappointing 1-0 loss to Manchester City in their previous match, while West Ham are seeking to build on their 2-0 win over Aston Villa.
- Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel has confirmed that Thiago Silva is available for selection after recovering from a minor injury, while West Ham's Michail Antonio is a doubt due to a hamstring issue.
- The Blues are expected to start with a strong lineup, with Romelu Lukaku and Timo Werner leading the attack, while West Ham may opt for a more defensive approach, with Jarrod Bowen and Said Benrahma providing width.
H2H Statistics:
- Chelsea and West Ham have played each other 124 times in all competitions, with Chelsea winning 63 matches, West Ham winning 34, and 27 draws.
- In their last 10 meetings, Chelsea have won 6 matches, West Ham have won 2, and 2 matches have ended in draws.
- Chelsea have scored 24 goals in their last 10 matches against West Ham, while West Ham have scored 11 goals.
- The Blues have kept 7 clean sheets in their last 10 matches against West Ham, while West Ham have kept 2 clean sheets.
Recent Form:
- Chelsea: L-W-W-L-W
- West Ham: W-W-L-W-L
Predicted Lineups:
- Chelsea: Mendy; Azpilicueta, Silva, Rudiger; James, Kante, Jorginho, Alonso; Lukaku, Werner
- West Ham: Fabianski; Coufal, Dawson, Ogbonna, Cresswell; Rice, Soucek, Bowen; Benrahma, Fornals, Antonio
Match Odds:
- Chelsea: 1.50 (4/7)
- West Ham: 6.00 (11/2)
- Draw: 4.50 (9/2)
Prediction:
Chelsea are expected to win this match, given their strong squad and recent form. However, West Ham have shown resilience in their recent matches, and a tight contest is likely. I predict a 2-1 win for Chelsea.