West Ham United vs Chelsea Prediction, analysis & Match Preview – August 20

West Ham United

L L D L W

9th place in English Premier League

3-1

20/08/2023 11:30

Chelsea

D W W W W

6th place in English Premier League

English Premier League

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for West Ham United vs Chelsea on August 20, 2023 (kick-off: 11:30) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full West Ham United vs Chelsea preview before placing for you.

West Ham United are currently 9th with 52 points after 38 matches.
Chelsea sit 6th with 63 points from 38 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: Chelsea to win with probability 49%.
Head-to-head history favors Chelsea, who have won 4 of the last 6 meetings. West Ham United have one win, while one match ended in a draw.

Predictions 1x2 Under/Over 2.5 1X2 Live Half Time Half Time / Full Time Both To Score Double chance Handicap Scorers Corners Cards

Home team Away team

Probability %

Pred

Correct

Avg.g

Coef.

Score.

Live coef.

Weather

11:30

2023-08-20

West Ham United vs Chelsea - Prediction & Odds

West Ham United

Chelsea

2023-08-20 11:30

STANDINGS UP TO 20/08/2023

Overall Table	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Manchester City	91	38	28	7	3	96	34	62
02 Arsenal	89	38	28	5	5	91	29	62
03 Liverpool	82	38	24	10	4	86	41	45
04 Aston Villa	68	38	20	8	10	76	61	15
05 Tottenham Hotspur	66	38	20	6	12	74	61	13
06 Chelsea	63	38	18	9	11	77	63	14
07 Newcastle United	60	38	18	6	14	85	62	23
08 Manchester United	60	38	18	6	14	57	58	-1
09 West Ham United	52	38	14	10	14	60	74	-14
10 Crystal Palace	49	38	13	10	15	57	58	-1
11 Brighton Hove Albion	48	38	12	12	14	55	62	-7
12 AFC Bournemouth	48	38	13	9	16	54	67	-13
13 Fulham	47	38	13	8	17	55	61	-6
14 Wolves	46	38	13	7	18	50	65	-15
15 Everton	40	38	13	9	16	40	51	-11
16 Brentford	39	38	10	9	19	56	65	-9
17 Nottingham Forest	32	38	9	9	20	49	67	-18
18 Luton Town	26	38	6	8	24	52	85	-33
19 Burnley	24	38	5	9	24	41	78	-37
20 Sheffield United	16	38	3	7	28	35	104	-69

Head To Head

11/02/2023 08:30

West Ham United

1 - 1

Chelsea

ENG PR

03/09/2022 10:00

Chelsea

2 - 1

West Ham United

ENG PR

24/04/2022 09:00

Chelsea

1 - 0

West Ham United

ENG PR

04/12/2021 08:30

West Ham United

3 - 2

Chelsea

ENG PR

24/04/2021 12:30

West Ham United

0 - 1

Chelsea

ENG PR

21/12/2020 16:00

Chelsea

3 - 0

West Ham United

ENG PR

West Ham United

17%

Draw

17%

Chelsea

67%

West Ham United Last 6 matches

12/08/2023 10:00

AFC Bournemouth 1 - 1 West Ham United ENG PR

05/08/2023 07:30

Bayer Leverkusen 4 - 0 West Ham United INT CF

29/07/2023 11:59

Rennes 3 - 1 West Ham United INT CF

22/07/2023 10:00

Dagenham Redbridge 2 - 2 West Ham United INT CF

18/07/2023 06:00

Tottenham Hotspur 2 - 3 West Ham United INT CF

15/07/2023 06:00

Perth Glory 2 - 6 West Ham United INT CF

Win

33%

Draw

33%

Lost

33%

Last 6 matches Chelsea

13/08/2023 11:30

Chelsea 1 - 1 Liverpool ENG PR

02/08/2023 20:30

Chelsea 1 - 1 Borussia Dortmund INT CF

30/07/2023 14:45

Chelsea 2 - 0 Fulham INT CF

26/07/2023 20:15

Newcastle United 1 - 1 Chelsea INT CF

22/07/2023 19:00

Chelsea 4 - 3 Brighton Hove Albion INT CF

19/07/2023 20:00

Chelsea 5 - 0 Wrexham INT CF

Win

50%

Draw

50%

Lost

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues English Premier League

Played games

West Ham United

Chelsea

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

1.63

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.47

Scored

Avg. per game

2.32

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.37

Scored a goal

In last 6 home matches

YesNo

5 (83%)1 (17%)

In last 6 home matches

NoYes

6 (100%)0 (0%)

In last 19 home matches

YesNo

15 (79%)4 (21%)

In last 19 home matches

NoYes

16 (84%)3 (16%)

West Ham United

Recent matches

Chelsea

Under /Over

(89%)17 2(11%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(84%)16 3(16%)

Under /Over

(42%)8 11(58%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(47%)9 10(53%)

Under /Over

(53%)10 9(47%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(68%)13 6(32%)

/Yes

(63%)12 7(37%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(53%)10 9(47%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

West Ham United

Chelsea

Shots

West Ham United

Total shots

12.58 avg / game

Blocked

52 total

Avg. 2.89

Chelsea

Total shots

16.47 avg / game

Blocked

87 total

Avg. 4.58

West Ham United Pass Chelsea

Total passes

7576

Avg. 399 / game

Accurate

79%

Ball possession

42%

Total passes

10770

Avg. 567 / game

Accurate

86%

Ball possession

58%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

West Ham United

Played games

Chelsea

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.21

Clean sheets

0.32

4.63

Corners

115

6.05

18.89

359

Throw-ins

327

17.21

2.00

Offsides

2.26

3.95

GK saves

3.00

West Ham United

DISCIPLINARY

Chelsea

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

2.05

2.53

0.05

0.11

10.16

193

Fouls

201

10.58

16.89

321

Tackles

323

17.00

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How We Build the West Ham United vs Chelsea Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for West Ham United vs Chelsea on 20 August 2023 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this English Premier League fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

West Ham United vs Chelsea Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess West Ham United's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Chelsea's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

English Premier League Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live English Premier League standings and the English Premier League form table to understand exactly where West Ham United and Chelsea sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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