Chelsea (Home)
- Chelsea will be full of confidence when they host West Ham at Stamford Bridge on Saturday as they enter the weekend off the back of a three-game winning streak in all competitions.
- Rosenior’s Blues, who beat Pafos FC 1-0 at home in the Champions League on Tuesday, also saw off Crystal Palace 3-1 away in the Premier League last weekend and have won three and lost two of their last five matches.
- Liam Rosenior took over as Chelsea’s head coach in January 2026 and has done a fantastic job to create a sense of continuity and urgency around the club.
- The Blues’ style of play remains the same, but there is now a greater urgency to progress the ball quickly and press their opponents when out of possession.
- Enzo Fernandez is the fulcrum of everything they do, dictating the tempo in big games while also providing excellent defensive cover and the platform for Joao Pedro to do his thing.
- The Brazilian striker is Chelsea’s main goal threat with eight Premier League goals in 23 appearances this term.
West Ham (Away)
- The visitors, by contrast, are more reactive and prefer to set up to counter-attack after establishing a compact and disciplined shape.
- Nuno Espirito Santo’s side have improved since his appointment last September and are on a two-game winning run following their gutsy 2-1 away win over Tottenham and 3-1 home success against Sunderland.
- Their problems tend to arise when the opposition has possession and they are trying to disrupt the play without overcommitting.
- Nuno has certainly improved their structure, organisation and set-piece play, which have all contributed to tightening their defensive shape.
- But James Ward-Prowse is their danger man at the moment as he can be a constant threat from dead ball situations while Lucas Paquetá adds a touch of flair and vision to a side that don’t often play at a high tempo.
- Jarrod Bowen is another threat, scoring seven Premier League goals in 23 appearances, but the Londoners average only 1.00 goal per game on their travels in the top-flight.
Head-to-Head
- West Ham have won just two of their 11 away matches in the Premier League this term (D4, L5).
- Chelsea have won four of the last five meetings of these clubs, including a 5-1 rout at the London Stadium five months ago.
Key Players
- Enzo Fernandez is the fulcrum of everything they do, dictating the tempo in big games while also providing excellent defensive cover and the platform for Joao Pedro to do his thing.
- The Brazilian striker is Chelsea’s main goal threat with eight Premier League goals in 23 appearances this term.
- Jarrod Bowen is another threat, scoring seven Premier League goals in 23 appearances.
Betting Insights
- The hosts are the clear favorites for this clash at 1.49 with the Hammers set as outsiders at 5.9.
- Chelsea’s attacking options and record in this fixture over the past couple of years suggest the ‘Over 2.5 goals’ market at 1.53 is worth a gamble.
Prediction
- West Ham have improved under Nuno, winning two, drawing one and losing two of their last five, but Chelsea are on a winning streak and will come out on top here.
- There is a psychological advantage to be had for Chelsea, who beat West Ham 5-1 at the London Stadium in the Premier League five months ago.
