This article contains affiliate links to advertisers. The analysis is our own. Gamble Aware 18+.
Enzo Maresca’s side probed in the game without finding the net, and he’ll expect his forwards to be sharper this time around.
West Ham are under pressure early after a 3-0 defeat to Sunderland on matchday one, continuing a worrying trend under Graham Potter at the London Stadium where wins have been scarce.
With Mads Hermansen struggling for clean sheets and Chelsea looking compact defensively, this already feels like a big test for the Hammers.
West Ham v Chelsea tips
• Chelsea to win (most booking points) – 33/50 with Bet365
• João Pedro to play 2+ shots – 33/100 with Bet365
• Over 1.5 goals – 11/50 with Bet365
Odds courtesy of bet365. Correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Chelsea to win
Chelsea have won five of their last seven meetings with West Ham (D1 L1), including a 3-0 win at the London Stadium last season.
Given West Ham’s opening-day collapse and their poor home form under Potter (just two wins in nine), the 33/50 odds on Bet365 for Chelsea to win looks justified.
Maresca’s side were unlucky against Palace, playing 19 shots which accumulated an Expected Goals (xG) tally of 1.61. You’d expect the Blues to eventually get back to their best as they get sharper during the season.
Tip: Chelsea to win@33/50
Bet explanation: This bet wins if Chelsea beat West Ham regardless of the score
João Pedro to play 2+ shots
João Pedro has already shown he isn’t afraid to pull the trigger, attempting two shots on his Chelsea Premier League debut against Crystal Palace despite only playing 54 minutes.
Across his last seven Premier League appearances (including his Brighton days), he’s hit 2+ shots in four of them.
With Chelsea expected to dominate possession against West Ham, Pedro who will be central to their attack and will get into scoring positions.
Tip: João Pedro to play 2+ shots@33/100
Bet explanation: This bet wins if João Pedro records at least two shots in the match.
Over 1.5 goals
Chelsea games rarely stay quiet for long, and West Ham’s defensive issues make this market look almost the over 1.5 goals at 11/50 odds on Bet365 look straightforward.
Mads Hermansen conceded three goals on his West Ham debut and has kept just one clean sheet in 28 Premier League appearances, while Chelsea’s attack generated enough chances on MD1 to score two or three on another day.
Bar the goalless draw in the opening day, Chelsea‘s last 10 games have seen at least two goals scored. So there is a high likelihood of at least two goals being scored in this match, whether Chelsea dominate or West Ham respond with a derby goal of their own.
Bet explanation: This bet wins if at least two goals are scored in the match, regardless of which team scores them.
West Ham v Chelsea odds
• West Ham – 4/1 with Bet365
• Draw – 29/10 with Bet365
• Chelsea – 33/50 with Bet365
Odds, correct at the time of publication, are subject to change.
Discover the Best Betting Bonuses
If you’re looking to take advantage of the Premier League matches for your bets, Flashscore is here to help. On our betting bonuses page, you’ll find some of the best promotions and bonus codes on the market.
The odds, correct at the time of publication, are subject to change.