LiontipsWest Ham vs Chelsea. Prediction and Betting Tips for English Premier League (April 24, 2021).
Command Analysis
The Hammers are faced with a serious challenge this season: the team is trying to get to the Champions League for the first time in a very long time. That being said, the defeat in the last round from Newcastle really happened at the wrong time. The London club lost 2:3 away. We must say that in the last League games, David Moyes' team showed quite exciting football with many goals scored. Before their loss to Newcastle, West Ham beat Leicester and Wolverhampton (3:2) and drew Arsenal in a high-scoring game (3:3).
The Hammers are currently in the fifth position in the table. They have 55 points in the asset and are below their closest rival only on goal difference. Liverpool and Tottenham are also extremely close, just two points behind - this really is a close battle. Everton is catching up, too: although the Toffees are six points behind, they have a game in hand.
When it comes to home games, West Ham is one of the best teams this season: at the moment, the Hammers are showing the second-best result in the Premier League. They won nine out of the sixteen home games, moreover, David Moyes's men have six victories in eight previous home matches.
The hosts have some serious losses in their squad. Striker Michail Antonio and midfielder Declan Rice are injured. Craig Dawson is suspended from the game. Two more players of the main lineup have minor injuries and might also miss the game - those are main defenders Aaron Cresswell and Arthur Masuaku.
The London club has a very busy schedule right now. The game against West Ham will be the fifth for Thomas Tuchel's men in two weeks. During this busy period, although the Pensioners lost to Porto (0:1) in the Champions League, they made it to the semifinals of the cup on aggregate. Chelsea also had a successful game against Manchester City in the FA Cup semifinal, in which they beat the opponents 1:0 and became the finalist. In the Premier League, the Pensioners beat Crystal Palace (4:1) and last week drew Brighton (0:0).
Chelsea's standings have been described above. Tomas Tuchel's team has also good chances for third place, which it is now only one point away, however, the Blues played more games.
If we look at the results of away games, the London club is now fifth in the Premier League. Of the 16 away matches, Chelsea have won eight. The Blues also have lost four games and drew the same number of times.
Luckily for them, Chelsea have practically no squad losses. Due to injury, only midfielder Mateo Kovacic will not play in the upcoming game.
Trends
СтавкаFirst goal scored between 1' and 30'
In seven of the previous nine head-to-head matches in the Premier League at West Ham, the first goal was scored before the 30th minute.
СтавкаDraw in 2nd half
In five of the previous six head-to-head matches at West Ham, the second half was a draw.
СтавкаExact score: 2:1
West Ham have scored at least twice in seven of their last eight home games.
Tip and bets
Chelsea are hardly in optimal form right now. Their tight schedule will definitely affect the performance. In addition, West Ham rarely allow anyone to beat them at home, and the motivation to climb up in the standings will only add them confidence.
Our prediction is West Ham to win or draw.
The Hammers are normally scoring multiple goals per game at home. But while no one can doubt their scoring abilities, they also quite often make mistakes in defense. This is why we expect an entertaining game.
The second bet - total over 2.5 goals.
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