Published Jan 28, 4:41am ET by
Alex Dudley - Betting Preview Analyst and Sports Writer
Last updated Jan 28, 4:41am ET
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Updated Jan 28, 4:41am ET
A significant London derby is set for the Premier League on Jan 31, as Chelsea welcome West Ham to Stamford Bridge. Find our picks for the clash here.
Liam Rosenior has impressed since taking over at Chelsea, with the Blues having won each of their last two in the EPL to move within a point of the Champions League spots.
West Ham have also reignited their hopes of survival in recent weeks, claiming vital back-to-back wins to move within five points of safety.
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| Chelsea | -198 |
| The Draw | +362 |
| West Ham | +545 |
Liam Rosenior’s appointment raised eye brows, but Chelsea’s performances have improved since his arrival. The Blues sit fifth in the current standings after winning each of their last two, and they could move above Man United into fourth on Saturday.
Estevao was excellent in the team’s latest domestic win, scoring twice in a comfortable 3-1 success at Crystal Palace. However, Chelsea must improve their home form if they are to finish in the UCL spots this term.
The Blues have won just five of their eleven at Stamford Bridge, scoring just 1.55 goals per game, which is lower than their average on the road. Cole Palmer could return to the starting eleven after missing last weekend’s win.
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A few weeks ago, West Ham’s prospects of survival looked incredibly bleak. However, back-to-back wins have reignited their hopes of Premier League safety. The Hammers still sit five points adrift, but a better attitude has been shown in their last two matches.
Crysencio Summerville has been a standout player for the team, scoring in the last two games. His character is exactly what is required in a battle to avoid the drop.
However, the Hammers will need to continue the strong defensive performance that was evident last week, as they allowed just two shots on target from Sunderland. Still, only Burnley have allowed more shots on goal this term than West Ham.
| TOTAL | Chelsea | West Ham | DRAWS | |
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| Games | 57 | 32 | 15 | 10 |
| Goals | 161 | 106 | 55 |
West Ham have already achieved London derby success this month after beating Tottenham.
However, wins against Chelsea have been a rarity throughout Premier League history, claiming maximum points in just one of their last 19 at Stamford Bridge. Based on the progress shown by the Blues, a home win looks like the logical angle.
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