West Ham vs Chelsea prediction 21/09/2024 | EPL

• Date: 21/09/2024
• Competition: Premier League
• KO: 18:30 CEST
• Venue: London Stadium (London)

Premier League action returns to London Stadium on Saturday as West Ham take on city rivals Chelsea. 

West Ham vs Chelsea Betting Tips - BTTS

An intriguing contest can be expected when West Ham and Chelsea meet in Saturday's Premier LEAGUE tea-time kick-off in London. 

Both teams come into this fixture having endured a mixed start to their EPL campaigns. The Hammers have picked up just four points from four games played with Chelsea collecting seven from the same amount of matches. 

West Ham are now winless in two games after a 1:1 draw at Fulham following a 3:1 home defeat against Manchester City. Julen Lopetgui′s side have now seen BTTS in five of their six most recent EPL matches and in eight of their last nine games at London Stadium.

Chelsea make the short trip to East London after picking up a narrow 1:0 win at Bournemouth in their most recent EPL contest. The Blues also claimed a 6:2 road win at Wolves but have failed to win both of their two home matches against Man City (2:0) and Crystal Palace (1:1). 

On the road, goals can usually be expected when Chelsea are in action. The Blues have seen BTTS in 11 of their last 13 away EPL matches while an average of 3.9 goals were scored in their last 18 EPL away fixtures. 

Recent encounters between these London rivals also deliver in the goal markets. Four of their last six meetings saw BTTS while five of their last six at this venue saw the same outcome. 

Considering all of the above, a BTTS play looks the safest bet, while I wouldn't be surprised to see at least three goals scored in this London derby.