Betting suggestions for Chelsea vs West Ham: Premier League preview and odds

Read what our expert is backing in his betting suggestions for Saturday’s Premier League clash between Chelsea and West Ham United

There is one other London derby to look forward to on Saturday afternoon as Chelsea look to kick-start their campaign on house soil against West Ham United (kick-off, 3pm).

The Blues have solely received two of their first five league games and are 10th, while West Ham are three factors worse off in 14th and a win for the Hammers in what promises to be a captivating derby within the capital would leave the sides degree on seven points.

Chelsea vs West Ham betting tips

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Stalemate in store at the Bridge

Chelsea confirmed indicators of desperation on Thursday evening as they tried to thrash out several transfers on the eleventh hour.

Coach Thomas Tuchel has not been in a place to get the most effective out of his squad just yet, however he’ll hope the arrival of Denis Zakaria on loan and the everlasting seize of Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang will ease their present woes.

For now, Aubameyang will watch from the stands due to a broken jaw, and it might be a couple of weeks before Chelsea finally find their groove.

West Ham coach David Moyes has had comparable woes, but the Hammers board have backed him in the switch window.

Since shedding 2-0 to Brighton at home on August 21, the Hammers have enjoyed a three-match unbeaten run in all competitions.

They will journey to south-west London with the aim of not shedding, and with Chelsea struggling for momentum, these two sides may cancel each other out.

Tip: Full-time draw @

Defences to rule the day

With so many new faces in both camps, it could probably be a while earlier than we start seeing one of the best of Chelsea or West Ham.

The Blues have lost two of their previous three, and with numerous changes to their defensive ranks, there are sure to be teething points underneath Tuchel.

West Ham boss Moyes will need to resolve on his formation, with the Hammers boss capable of choose a again three or 4. Former Blues defender Emerson Palmieri is in line to function against his former club, but fellow defenders Ben Johnson, Craig Dawson and Nayef Aguerd are all sidelined.

With both managers hoping to build some momentum within the coming weeks, there could be the sensation that these two might cancel each other out and we see a low-scoring draw on Saturday.

The historical past books counsel this could also be the case, with two of the previous three meetings containing beneath 1.5 targets.

Tip: Under 2.5 goals @

Sterling leading from the front

Raheem Sterling’s start to the season is certainly one of only a few plus points for Chelsea after the primary five video games of the season.

He has netted three goals since his transfer from Manchester City, and Tuchel is using him as the senior determine within the last third. That could change when Aubameyang is match but, for now, Sterling remains the principle man up front.

Sterling additionally has historical past towards West Ham – the England striker has been concerned in additional Premier League objectives towards West Ham than some other opponent.

He might become solely the fourth player to attain in opposition to the Hammers in five completely different venues after doing so at Anfield, Upton Park, the Etihad Stadium and the London Stadium.

Tip: Raheem Sterling to score at any time @

Chelsea vs West Ham odds

Chelsea are 8/15 to win on Saturday, with West Ham at 5/1 and the draw is priced at 7/2. 

Odds are right on the time of publication and are subject to alter.