Will the Blues make the Hammers’ poor start even worse?

West Ham United had actually set their sights high for the new season after a mixed 2024/25 campaign. However, they got off to a disastrous start with a 3-0 defeat at newly promoted Sunderland. If West Ham lose to Chelsea, it would be the ninth time that the Hammers have started a Premier League season with two defeats. Only Southampton FC have ever achieved this feat, meaning that West Ham would set an inglorious record if they lose at home.

However, the Blues, who have just crowned their overall victory in the Conference League with the Club World Cup, have not got off to a successful start either. The 0-0 draw against Crystal Palace was not a false start, but it was not enough considering that the Pensioners had a total of 19 shots on goal.

However, Chelsea have not failed to score in the first two games of a Premier League season since 1995/96. We expect the Blues to shake off their scoring drought against the Hammers and come away with an away win in the London derby. After all, the CFC celebrated a convincing 3-0 win at the London Stadium last season.

Overall, the recent record also speaks against the Blues, who have won five of their last seven Premier League games against West Ham United (one draw, one defeat). The North Londoners’ defensive stability is certainly a major asset. The CFC has not conceded a goal in its last three Premier League games in a row and also kept a clean sheet in both the Club World Cup semi-final against Fluminense (2-0) and the final against Paris Saint-Germain (3-0).

Those who are not afraid to take a risk could therefore bet on the Pensioners achieving a clean sheet victory against the Hammers. At NEO.bet, the odds for West Ham against Chelsea are 2.98.

West Ham – Chelsea Head-to-head / H2H record

Head to head: 57 – 23 – 44

A total of 124 matches have been played between the two teams so far, with West Ham United leading the head-to-head record against their city rivals with 57 wins. Recently, however, the Blues have had the upper hand, losing only one of their last seven Premier League encounters with the Irons (five wins, one draw). Although the Hammers have won four of their last eight PL home games against Chelsea, they were defeated 0-3 in their most recent home game.

West Ham – Chelsea Tip

While West Ham United were in a worrying state in their 3-0 defeat at promoted Sunderland, Chelsea FC’s performance against Crystal Palace was generally appealing. However, despite 19 shots on goal, they were unable to find the back of the net.

However, there are many indications that the Pensioners will finally break their offensive drought at London Stadium and pick up their first three points of the 2025/26 season, which would mean that the Hammers have lost their first two games of the season for the ninth time in Premier League history.

It would also be conceivable to somehow reflect the possibility of another 0-0 draw and go for under goals or, for example, combine the double chance X2 with a bet on under 3.5 goals, which can be done via the handy AdmiralBet app for West Ham vs. Chelsea at odds of 1.70. Ultimately, we find the best value in betting on the Blues to win away at London Stadium.

For our West Ham vs. Chelsea prediction, Bet-at-home is offering odds of 1.70, which we are betting five out of ten units on.