Chelsea vs. West Ham Preview and Betting Odds

Chelsea vs. West Ham Preview and Betting Odds

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Last Updated on January 30, 2026 10:52 am by Erwin Noguera

Matchday 24 of the Premier League brings us a London derby between a Chelsea side coming in with confidence and a West Ham team that is starting to see light at the end of the tunnel.

Chelsea earned an important away victory against Crystal Palace, winning 1–3 and moving closer to the Champions League qualification spots.

On the other hand, West Ham defeated Sunderland 3–1 and remains in the relegation zone, but is now getting closer to climbing out.

At Gambyl Exchange, you can explore all the predictions for the Premier League, the final bets for this matchday, and the odds for each match.

Chelsea vs. West Ham Betting Odds and Info

Chelsea -171 West Ham +494Draw Offs: +362
When?Saturday, January 31 at 12:30 pm ET, 11:30 am CST, 10:30 am MT, and 9:30 am PT
Where?Stamford Bridge
Where Can I Watch it?fuboTVParamount+Disney+, and Peacock

Why Bet on Chelsea?

Chelsea is in a good moment. With 37 points, they sit fifth in the table, just one point behind Manchester United. They have 10 wins, seven draws, and six losses, scoring 39 goals and conceding 25.

They are riding a four-game winning streak across the Premier League and Champions League, two in each competition, with the last two coming away from home. They are coming off a 1–3 win over Crystal Palace and a 2–3 victory against Napoli this Wednesday, finishing sixth in the continental tournament and qualifying directly for the next round.

Enzo Fernández has converted a penalty in each of the last two matches, while João Pedro has scored three goals in the same number of games. The Brazilian is the team’s top scorer with 11 goals this season, eight of them in the league.

Liam Rosenior has recorded five wins and just one loss since taking over at the club. Among the absentees for the weekend are Roméo Lavia, Tosin Adarabioyo, and Levi Colwill.

Why Bet on West Ham?

West Ham are starting to believe. After a dreadful start, they have begun to wake up and are moving closer to escaping the relegation zone. With 20 points, they sit 18th, five points behind Nottingham Forest in 17th place. They have five wins, five draws, and 13 losses, scoring 27 goals and conceding 45, making them the worst defensive team in the league.

After going 10 matches without a win, they have now put together three consecutive victories, although one of them came in extra time in the FA Cup. In the Premier League, they first defeated Tottenham 1–2 and then beat Sunderland 3–1. Crysencio Summerville has scored in each of those three matches.

Defensively, however, they leave a lot to improve, as mentioned earlier. They have conceded a goal in 21 consecutive matches. The only time they have kept a clean sheet all season was on August 31, in their fourth game of the year, when they defeated Forest 0–3.

Jarrod Bowen, who scored and provided an assist in the last match, is the team’s top scorer with seven goals. The key absence for head coach Nuno Espírito Santo is Lucas Paquetá, who was sold to Flamengo for nearly $50 million.

Final Betting Analysis: Chelsea vs. West Ham

It is a London derby between two teams that come into the match on winning streaks. However, Chelsea have the stronger squad and are fighting near the top of the table, and they will not miss the chance to move into the Champions League places.

The numbers at Gambyl Exchange list Chelsea as the favorites, with a moneyline of -171, while West Ham odds are at +494, and the draw sits at +362.

The last time these two teams faced each other was on August 22, 2025, and Chelsea won 1–5. The ‘Blues’ have four consecutive victories overall, while at Stamford Bridge, they have won five matches in a row.

Go for a win for Chelsea. If you bet $100 at -171, you will gain $59 for a total payout of $159.

Chelsea vs. West Ham Betting Pick: Chelsea

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