West Ham United head to Chelsea as massive underdogs, and that’s not good considering how much they need a win. Manuel Pellegrini, a highly esteemed manager leading a club that has spent some money in recent transfer windows, is hovering just above the drop zone in 17th place right now.
Only three points above the relegation area, some shakeups will be needed. One idea is to drop under-performing goalkeeper Roberto, and insert David Martin in his place. You could also see Michail Antonio get his first starting XI assignment since August. Will it be enough?
Chelsea is undefeated in their last three league meetings against the Hammers, so the visitors will definitely be looking to buck recent trends here in this one.
West Ham United Starting XI Prediction at Chelsea FC
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Anderson Snodgrass Antonio
Rice Noble
Cresswell Balbuena Ogbonna Fredericks
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Chelsea FC vs West Ham United FYIs
Kickoff: Stamford Bridge, Saturday November 30, 3pm
Team News for both sides: go to this link
Starting XI Predictions: Chelsea FC West Ham United
Google Result Probability: Chelsea win 74%, Draw 16%, West Ham win 10%
Form Guide- Chelsea LWWWW West Ham United LLLDL
Odds via BetFair Exchange: Chelsea win 2/7, Draw 5/1, Valencia win 19/2
Prediction: Chelsea 3, West Ham 1
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