Insight and Analysis: West Ham vs Chelsea Premier League 2021 Match Prediction
West Ham vs Chelsea Premier League 2021 Match Preview, Injuries/Suspension, Match Facts, Team News, Prediction and Where to Watch.
West Ham United have dropped seven points behind the Premier League’s top three after failing to take their chances against Brighton & Hove Albion on Wednesday night (1-1).
However, the midweek draw ended a two-match losing streak in the league, and every point is crucial in the race for fourth, which appears poised to last the entire season.
The ‘Hammers’ should be pleased to be playing in familiar surroundings, since they haven’t lost a league game here since October (W2, D1), so they should be satisfied.
They’ve had a mixed record in home London derbies over the last year (W2, D3, L2).
They’ve scored first in six of their seven home Premier League matches this season (W3, D2, L2).And could add to their recent defeat of Liverpool by springing another surprise.
Chelsea, on the other hand, won both Premier League head-to-heads last season ‘to nil’ and haven’t lost a competitive match since September (W9, D3 – 90-minute outcomes), despite not being at their best against Watford (W 2-1) in midweek.
Despite this, they’ve scored in both halves in three of their past four games and three of their last five head-to-heads.
This rivalry stretches back to 1923, when the two sides played to a 0-0 tie.And recent head-to-heads hosted by West Ham have been equally tight.
Chelsea hasn’t won by more than one goal in any of their last eight visits (Chelsea: W3, D1, L4).And by winning here last season, the ‘Blues’ done so for the first time since March 2017.So they won’t take anything for granted.
Players to Watch
West Ham haven’t lost in any of Tomá Souek’s last nine goalscoring appearances, which is a promising sign (W6, D3).
Meanwhile, all three of Romelu Lukaku’s goalscoring appearances for Chelsea this season have come in the first half.
Hot Stat
In four of their last five home league games. West Ham has conceded after the 80th minute, dropping four points as a result.
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West Ham United
Aaron Cresswell was unable to recover from a back injury in time to play against Brighton in midweek.But David Moyes hopes to have him back soon.
Vladimir Coufal would almost certainly be relegated to the bench if he returned.
Chelsea
Jorginho was only fit enough to play against Watford on Wednesday, but he should be fit enough to start here.
Mason Mount may be expected to play deeper this weekend with N’Golo Kante and Mateo Kovacic sidelined. Other options include Ruben Loftus-Cheek and Ross Barkley.
With a hamstring injury suffered against Watford, Thomas Tuchel believes Trevoh Chalobah will be out for a lengthy time. Thiago Silva will make his comeback to the starting lineup.
Reece James was unavailable in midweek, but is now available.
If Tuchel decides not to hurry James back into action, Cesar Azpilicueta could be called upon again at right wing-back.
Tuchel intimated earlier this week that Callum Hudson-Odoi may fill in for Marcos Alonso at left wing-back.
Romelu Lukaku is regaining match fitness and aiming to make his first appearance for Chelsea in six weeks.
Match Facts
Chelsea has won five of their past six away games (Premier League).
In Chelsea’s last three away games, there have been more than 2.5 goals scored (Premier League).
Chelsea has netted at least two goals in each of their last three road games (Premier League).
Prediction
After a 1-1 draw with Brighton on Wednesday, West Ham are now winless in three league games.
Chelsea were not at their best in midweek, but they came away with a 2-1 win at Watford to maintain their lead in the Premier League.
Chelsea has won five consecutive Premier League games away from home and appears to be catching West Ham at the right time.
Where To Watch
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