Chelsea vs West Ham United Predictions

• West Ham have scored just twice in five games this term
• The Hammers lost all six trips to the top six last term, including four defeats to nil
• Chelsea haven’t scored more than twice at home since December
• West Ham are Raheem Sterling’s favourite opponent, having been involved in 14 goals against them

Chelsea’s struggles continue

Thomas Tuchel has been handed more power than any modern Chelsea manager, but he’s currently overseeing one of the worst starts in recent memory with the Blues. They’ve lost twice already in the Premier League this season (W2 D1). Only once have the Blues lost three of their first six matches, the dreadful 2015-16 campaign which ended Jose Mourinho’s return.

Tuchel has been backed in this window with some major signings, so he can’t afford to lose touch with the top four. Thankfully for the German, his side have a fantastic record against a West Ham side who have their own issues.

Hammers looking blunt

West Ham have scored just twice in their opening five Premier League matches this season, their fewest at this stage of a league season since 1994-95. They’ve won just once in the league so far this term, while they’ve lost seven of their last 10 away trips.

The Hammers are coming off the back of a season where they struggled on the road. They lost eight of nine trips to the top 10, losing all six at the top six – including four defeats to nil. While the hosts have their issues, it’s hard to see West Ham exposing them.

Hosts to secure low-scoring win

This is a perfect clash for the hosts, as Chelsea have lost just one of their last 16 home league games against West Ham (W11 D4). On top of that, Tuchel has won 11 of his 16 Premier League London derby matches in charge of the Blues.

West Ham manager David Moyes has won none of his 17 Premier League away games against Chelsea (D7 L10), while his record at all the top sides is poor.

The Blues haven’t scored more than twice at home in the league since December, hitting exactly two goals in four of their last five. Back a home win with under 3.5 total goals, while I’m backing a 2-0 correct score.

The hosts should look to Raheem Sterling, who has scored three goals in his last two Premier League games for Chelsea. The England star has been involved in more Premier League goals against the Hammers than he has any other side (14 – 8 goals, 6 assists).

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