Stamford Bridge will be buzzing for this London derby as Chelsea host West Ham in the English Premier League on Monday, February 3, 2025. The Nerve Africa looks into the upcoming clash.
Chelsea, who have seen their form dip in recent games, currently sit sixth with 40 points from 23 matches. They have dropped out of the UEFA Champions League spots but will look to get back into contention with a victory against their London rivals.
West Ham, on the other hand, continue to struggle and currently occupy 14th place with 27 points from 23 matches. They will be keen to secure maximum points against the Blues to avoid getting dragged into a relegation battle. In their most recent Premier League outings, Chelsea suffered a 3-1 defeat at the hands of Manchester City last Saturday, while West Ham played out a 1-1 draw with Aston Villa at Villa Park.
Chelsea recent form analysis
Chelsea have won twice and drawn twice in their last five games across all competitions, losing the other. They have scored 12 goals and conceded six in that period.
Last five games: 2 wins, 2 draws, 1 loss
Latest result: Manchester City 3-1 Chelsea
West Ham recent form analysis
In their last five games, the Hammers have managed just one victory, drawing once and losing three. Graham Potter’s side has struggled defensively, conceding 11 goals while scoring only six.
Last five games: 1 win, 1 draw, 3 losses
Latest result: Aston Villa 1-1 West Ham
Head-to-head
- West Ham 0-3 Chelsea
- Chelsea 5-0 West Ham
- West Ham 3-1 Chelsea
- West Ham 1-1 Chelsea
- Chelsea 2-1 West Ham
Our prediction for Chelsea vs West Ham
Chelsea will be determined to return to winning ways as they continue their push for a top-four finish this season. With their superior quality and dominance in this fixture, Enzo Maresca’s team will be difficult to stop at home. Punters are advised to back a Chelsea win at odds of 1.37 on 1xBet. A bet on over 2.5 goals also offers good value, with odds of 1.36 on 1xBet.
Player to watch
Mohammed Kudus – The Ghanaian international will need to be at his best if West Ham are to secure a positive result at Stamford Bridge. This season, the 24-year-old attacking midfielder has scored three goals and provided two assists in 21 games for the Hammers.
Related article: Striking Success: Mohammed Kudus’s Meteoric Rise in Salary
Best odds and betting tips
We’ve identified the following as the best tips for this match:
- Chelsea win – odds of 1.37 on 1xBet
- Over 2.5 goals – odds of 1.36 on 1xBet
