Henry Roldán
The 23rd round of the highly competitive Premier League will see West Ham United vs Chelsea square off in a crucial London showdown.
Both teams will be looking for a win, as the Hammers come into the match after a hard-fought 1-1 draw against Newcastle and the Blues were held to a goalless draw at Stamford Bridge against Fulham. Join us at JefeBet as we delve into the match preview of the eagerly anticipated West Ham vs Chelsea clash.
Predictions, Odds, and Betting Preview for the West Ham vs Chelsea Premier League Matchday 23 on February 11, 2023
- Where: London Stadium – London, England.
- When: Saturday, February 11, 2023, 7:30 AM E.T.
- Moneyline: West Ham (+240) / Draw (+235) / Chelsea (+130).
- Asian Handicap: West Ham (+0.25, -115) / Chelsea (-0.25, -109).
- Over/Under (2.5): Over (+123) / Under (-155).
- Both teams score: Yes (+100) / No (-125).
All odds shown are courtesy of Unibet.
Betting on West Ham
West Ham’s season has not been a pretty one, with the team one step away from relegation and results that don’t project improvement in the short term. The club managed by David Moyes is 17th in the standings with 19 points, just one more than Everton, which owns the last ticket to the Championship.
The Hammers have just one win in their last nine league games, two weeks ago against Everton; in that time, they have lost on six occasions, five in a row with two draws.
Among West Ham’s problems is their poor performance at home. Before the win against Everton, they had lost four times and in 10 games played they had only 13 points, the fifth-worst record in the Premier.
Possible West Ham lineup (3-4-3): Lukasz Fabianski; Kurt Zouma, Nayef Aguerd, Angelo Ogbonna; Vladimir Coufal, Declan Rice, Lucas Paquetá, Emerson; Jarrod Bowen, Saïd Benrahma, Michail Antonio.
Betting on Chelsea F.C
With the recent winter transfer window spending of over €300 million, the underperformance of Chelsea’s current standing outside of the European spots is justly criticized.
Their form in the Premier League has seen only two wins in their last 11 games, causing the Blues to fall to 9th place with 30 points, 9 points behind Tottenham, who hold the Europa League qualifying position.
The main issue for the team under Graham Potter has been a lack of goals, scoring only 2 goals in their past 5 games, and ranking last among the top 10 teams in the league with just 22 goals.
This disappointing form has resulted in two consecutive scoreless draws and a winless run on the road for 5 games, managing to score only 2 of their 9 away goals in that period.
Probable lineup (4-3-3):Kepa Arrizabalaga; Reece James, Benoit Badiashile, Thiago Silva, Marc Cucurella; Conor Gallagher, Enzo Fernandez, Mason Mount; Hakim Ziyech, Kai Havertz, Mykhailo Mudryk.
JefeBet Prediction
Despite manager David Moyes having a rough record against the Blues, this match presents a good chance for his team to bounce back from recent setbacks.
However, Chelsea’s position is far from secure, despite being the biggest spenders in the winter transfer window. The absence of key players, as well as their poor road record, presents a challenging task for them.
With both teams combining for just seven goals in the last five Premier League matches and with five draws between them, this match at the London Stadium may not be a high-scoring affair.
Prediction: Under (WHA 0 – CHE 1).
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