West Ham United vs Chelsea Preview, Prediction, Odds, Betting Tips 21.09.2024

• Date and Time: 21.09.2024, 12:30 GMT+1
• Venue: London Stadium, London, England

 

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West Ham United vs Chelsea	September 21, 12:30 GMT+1
West Ham United odds	3.3
Chelsea odds	2.02
Draw	3.9
Over\Under	Total 2,5: 1.48/2.36

West Ham United vs Chelsea Preview

West Ham United

West Ham has had a disappointing start to the season, with only one win in four Premier League games, leaving them in 14th place in the standings. 

Despite adding new talents such as Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Max Kilman, and Jean-Clair Todibo, the Hammers still struggle to transition from defense to attack, and their defensive record remains weak, ranking 13th in goals conceded.

The team heavily relies on their attacking players to avoid being at the bottom of the league table. There are concerns about Julen Lopetegui’s ability to improve the team’s quality of play and results, as they are far from being contenders for a top-7 finish.

Similar to last season, West Ham’s main strength lies in quick flank attacks, relying on the individual talent of their attacking players. However, even when facing an inconsistent team like Chelsea, the Hammers would still enter the match as underdogs, highlighting their uphill battle to improve their form.

Recent Form	DLWWL
Key Player to Watch	Jarrod Bowen
Team Strengths	Set-pieces and fast attacks
Team Weaknesses	Poor organisation of positional attacks, unstable play in defence
Key injuries and suspensions.	Emerson Palmieri

Chelsea

Chelsea is currently far from their best form, occupying eighth place in the league table. Under Enzo Maresca, the team’s attacking structure and player roles have been in constant flux, which makes the Blues unpredictable.

While this can be advantageous, as opponents find it difficult to adjust to the ever-changing offensive setups, it also creates challenges for the Chelsea’s players themselves, who struggle to adapt to Maresca’s tactical experiments.

Furthermore, Maresca has such a wide choice of wingers that he can afford to completely refresh the attacking line during a match, as was the case in the previous match against Bournemouth. In the second half, Jadon Sancho, João Félix, and Christopher Nkunku took to the field, while Mykhaylo Mudryk remained on the bench.

Due to the numerous changes in the attack, Chelsea lacked organized maneuvers or combinations, with Chelsea relying more on individual brilliance rather than well-structured attacking combinations.

At the same time, Chelsea’s defense still lacks coordination, leading to occasional mistakes that have cost them.

Nevertheless, the high level of several attacking players immediately makes Chelsea the favorite in the upcoming match against West Ham.

Recent Form	WDLWW
Key Player to Watch	Cole Palmer
Team Strengths	Strong attacking line
Team Weaknesses	Weak defence
Key injuries and suspensions.	Romeo Lavia (doubt), Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall (doubt), Enzo Fernandez (doubt), Reece James (thigh Injury), Malo Gusto (doubt)

West Ham United vs Chelsea Head-to-Head Statistics

In recent years, West Ham and Chelsea have regularly traded victories, making it quite difficult to identify specific trends that could hint at a favorite for this match.

In the previous season, they exchanged home victories, with West Ham winning 3-1 at home in the first part of the season and Chelsea defeating their opponent 5-0 in the second part.

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West Ham United vs Chelsea Player Focus

Cole Palmer continues to be a key player for Chelsea, but it’s worth noting that any of Chelsea’s attacking players can make a difference in the final third by scoring a goal or providing an assist.

This was exactly the case with Christopher Nkunku, who managed to beat three opponents in the penalty area and score the winning goal for the Blues.

At West Ham, Jarrod Bowen is arguably the best player in the current season. Bowen excels in finding space in the opponent’s penalty area and is ready to play with high intensity in both defense and attack throughout the match.

West Ham United vs Chelsea Tactical Analysis

It is extremely difficult to predict how the teams will play tactically, as they lack organization and structure in their attack, leading to chaotic positioning by their players.

Nevertheless, it is likely that West Ham will play in a more counter-attacking style with attacks through the flanks, while Chelsea will have more possession and attempt to break through the opponent’s defense.

However, it is currently very difficult to forecast who will start for Chelsea and what roles the players will have.

West Ham United vs Chelsea Prediction

• Football pick: Both Teams To Score
• Odds: 1.48 (22Bet)
• Score prediction: West Ham United 1-1 Chelsea

Chelsea’s defensive resilience was on display in their match against Bournemouth, where they managed to keep a clean sheet despite the Cherries creating several opportunities, including a missed penalty. 

However, West Ham boasts more potent attackers than Bournemouth, so their chances of scoring are significantly higher.

Chelsea, on the other hand, possesses an array of attacking talent, which gives them the potential to break through West Ham’s inconsistent defense and find the back of the net. 

West Ham United vs Chelsea Betting Tip

• Football Pick: Jarrod Bowen. Total Shots On Target Over 0.5
• Odds: 1.53 (22Bet)

In the last three matches of the current season, Jarrod Bowen has consistently had at least one shot on target. Considering Chelsea’s issues with maintaining a high defensive line, it is quite possible to expect that Bowen will successfully find space behind Marc Cucurella and will manage to have at least one shot on target.

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