On Wednesday night West Ham host Chelsea at London Stadium. It’s a game that could have huge impact at both ends of the table and I do fancy the over market here.
West Ham
The Hammers hover just above the drop zone with 27 points, the very same tally as Bournemouth and Aston Villa just below.
Statistics
There has been on average 2.87 goals scored in West Ham's league games so far this season, 48% of the games adding up more than 2.5 goals in total.
There has been on average 3.40 goals scored in West Ham's home games in the league so far this season, 60% of the games adding up more than 2.5 goals in total.
There has been on average 3.11 goals scored in West Ham's home games against the top half teams so far this season, 56% of the games adding up more than 2.5 goals in total.
Only 4 teams have a lower save percentage than West Ham in the league this season, Lukasz Fabianski, David Martin and Darren Randolph saving some 66% of the faced shots on target.
Chelsea
The Blues occupy 4th place with 54 points, 2 points clear of Wolverhampton in 5th place (Chelsea with a game in hand though).
Statistics
There has been on average 3.10 goals scored in Chelsea's league games so far this season, 65% of the games adding up more than 2.5 goals in total.
There has been on average 3.73 goals scored in Chelsea's away games in the league so far this season, 80% of the games adding up more than 2.5 goals in total.
There has been on average 3.67 goals scored in Chelsea's away games against the bottom half teams so far this season; 78% of the games adding up more than 2.5 goals in total.
Chelsea have the worst save percentage in the league this season, Kepa Arrizabalaga and Wilfredo Caballero only saving some 56% of the faced shots on target.
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Conclusion & Betting Tips
West Ham have a relatively high total goals average when facing top half teams at home this season.
Chelsea have a relatively high total goals average when facing bottom half teams on the road this season.
Both teams also suffer from a relatively low save percentage.
Betting Tip: Over 2.75 Goals.
Stake at 5/10 units.
