After the victory over Birmingham on Stamford Bridge, Chelsea is back on the second spot and will meet West Ham in a London derby.
Chelsea, who have 64 points at the moment in 33 games, are tied with Arsenal who also have 64 points, after two consecutive draws against Liverpool and Arsenal, but a worse goal difference. While the Blues did not seem like they can be a direct competitor for the title, after the Tuesday draw between Newcastle and Manchester United, things have sparkled up. Six points difference and a direct game (a visit on Old Trafford) are giving Chelsea a hope that this season might not be lost after all. With a home record of W12 D2 L2, and 4 consecutive wins at home, this game sure looks like it’s going to bring the Blues 3 points.
West Ham are currently in the danger zone, 19th spot with 32 points in 33 games, an away record of W2 D7 L7 hoping to survive this year in Premiership. After barely making the cut last season, the Hammers are pretty much in the same position. Eight points in the remaining 5 rounds would most likely do it for them, but the team has barely picked up 13 points away from home the whole season. Last away victory for West Ham was on February 2nd 2011, against Blackpool.
In the London derbies so far, West Ham hasn’t been able to score against Bolton (last visit, a loss with 0:3), Tottenham (two rounds ago, a draw 0:0), Arsenal (a loss with 0:1), but has been able to win over Fulham with 3:1. Something more, the Hammers haven’t been able to score an away goal this season, against a team in the upper half of the table, beside Everton (2:2).
Five most recent games on Stamford Bridge:
13/03/2010 Chelsea vs. West Ham 4:1
14/12/2008 Chelsea vs. West Ham 1:1
01/12/2007 Chelsea vs. West Ham 1:0
18/11/2006 Chelsea vs. West Ham 1:0
09/04/2006 Chelsea vs. West Ham 4:1
Due to the low odds for a victory for Chelsea, 1.20, betting on this game might be not worth it at all. Instead you can go against the odds and back Both Teams To Score – Yes. Why?
Ten out of the last 16 games between both teams in Premier League, on Stamford Bridge, have ended with both teams being able to net at least a goal. The odds are very rewarding for statistics with 63% probability to come out right. Good luck betting.
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