The Saturday lunchtime kickoff in the Premier League promises to be a fiery one as West Ham host Chelsea in a London derby.
Both sides have been slightly disappointing so far, as West Ham are in 14th, while Chelsea are in eighth.
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West Ham Recent Form
West Ham are yet to hit a good run of form under new manager Julen Lopetegui, with one win, two losses and a draw in four matches in the Premier League. Their solitary win came against Crystal Palace away in the middle of August.
They do have another victory to their name in the League Cup as they knocked out Bournemouth.
West Ham Injury News
The only injury concerns West Ham have currently surround Niclas Fullkrug and Emerson Palmieri.
Fullkrug has been struggling with a calf problem, but will be assessed before kick-off for this one.
Last West Ham Lineup
Here's how West Ham lined up against Fulham.
Chelsea Recent Form
Chelsea had the hardest possible start to the new season as they had to contend with a game against Man City on Matchday One. They lost 2-0 at Stamford Bridge.
They have gone unbeaten since then, beating Wolves 6-2, drawing 1-1 with Crystal Palace and then beating Bournemouth 1-0 last weekend.
Chelsea Injury News
Unfortunately for Reece James, he suffered another setback in his return from a hamstring injury, so he won't be rushed back anytime soon.
Malo Gusto and Romeo Lavia are training with the team again and are probably aren't match fit, but they could potentially feature on the bench.
Enzo Fernandez and Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall both missed the Bournemouth game due to illness, but trained this week so they'll be fine.
Last Chelsea Lineup
Here's how Chelsea lined up against Bournemouth.
West Ham - Player To Watch
West Ham may have signed plenty of new players this summer but their most important player remains Jarrod Bowen. He is the only West Ham player with two or more goal contributions so far in the new campaign.
Chelsea - Player To Watch
Nobody in the league has made more assists than Cole Palmer so he is certainly continuing his magical form from the previous campaign for the Blues.
West Ham vs Chelsea - Prediction
Neither side are firing on all cylinders under new management, but Chelsea are probably further along in that process under Enzo Maresca. They have quality in key areas with players like Cole Palmer.
Scoreline prediction - West Ham 1-2 Chelsea
West Ham vs Chelsea - Betting Tips
Chelsea to Win and Over 2.5 Goals Scored
- Chelsea have won their last four away games, while West Ham United have lost their last two home games
- In four of West Ham United's last six home games there has been over two goals scored.
- In five of Chelsea's last six away games there has been over two goals scored
Cole Palmer to Score or Assist
- Cole Palmer has five goal contributions in four games for Chelsea this season
