Chelsea vs West Ham Prediction & Betting Tips (5 May)

Far from the expected level this season, Chelsea are now only 8th in the Premier League. With 3 points behind 6th place, the Blues can still hope to secure European qualification for the next year. They also show a more attractive face to finish the championship, as evidenced by the only setback suffered during the last 11 days, for 5 victories and 5 draws. After taking a point at Aston Villa last weekend 2-2, Chelsea got the better of Tottenham this week 2-0. West Ham is currently 9th in the Premier League and counting, with one game more , 2 units of disbursement on his opponent of the day.

The London team is thus playing one of its last cards this weekend to win a European folding seat. Slowly these days, the Hammers have only won one of their last 8 championship matches, for 4 draws and 3 defeats. After a heavy setback suffered at Crystal Palace 5-2, they reacted last weekend by holding off Liverpool 2-2 at home.

Many elements are missing for Chelsea this weekend. This is the case of the now replacement goalkeeper Sanchez, the defenders James, Thiago Silva, Disasi, Malo Gusto, Fofana, Colwill and Chilwell, the midfielders Chukuemeka, Enzo Fernandez, Lavia and Ugochukwu, and the attackers Sterling (6 goals in the Premier League ) and Nkunku (2 goals in 7 matches). Scorer this week against Tottenham, Senegalese international Nicolas Jackson (11 goals and 4 assists in the PL) should be brought back up front.

The dominant Cole Palmer (20 goals and 9 assists in PL) is also available.