Chelsea vs West Ham United: Match Preview and Head-to-Head Record
Match Preview
Chelsea will host West Ham United at Stamford Bridge on May 5, 2024, at 1300 UTC in a highly anticipated Premier League match. Both teams have been in impressive form this season and will be looking to secure a valuable victory. Chelsea is currently third in the league standings and will be eager to close the gap on the top two teams. The Blues have won their last three matches and will be confident of extending their winning streak against West Ham. West Ham, on the other hand, is fifth in the table and has also been in excellent form. The Hammers have lost just one of their last five matches and will be looking to upset Chelsea and boost their chances of securing European football next season.
Head-to-Head Record
Chelsea and West Ham have met 194 times in all competitions, with Chelsea holding a clear edge in the head-to-head record. The Blues have won 93 matches, while West Ham has won 56. The remaining 45 matches have ended in draws. In recent meetings, Chelsea has had the upper hand, winning the last three matches between the two sides. The Blues won 2-1 at the London Stadium in the reverse fixture earlier this season, and they also defeated West Ham in the EFL Cup quarterfinals.
Goalscoring Stats
Chelsea has scored an average of 1.94 goals per match in the Premier League this season, while West Ham has averaged 1.57 goals per match. Chelsea has also been in impressive form at home, scoring a total of 31 goals in 15 matches. West Ham, meanwhile, has scored 20 goals in 14 away matches.
Key Players
Chelsea will be relying on the likes of Eden Hazard, Willian, and N'Golo Kante to make the difference against West Ham. Hazard has been in particularly good form this season, scoring 12 goals in the Premier League. West Ham will be looking to Marko Arnautovic, Felipe Anderson, and Manuel Lanzini to provide the attacking threat. Arnautovic is the Hammers' leading goalscorer this season with 10 goals in the Premier League.
Prediction
Chelsea will be the favorites to win the match, but West Ham is capable of causing an upset. The Blues have a better head-to-head record and are in better form at the moment. However, West Ham has a few dangerous players who can hurt Chelsea on the counterattack. Overall, Chelsea is expected to win the match, but West Ham should not be underestimated.
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