When Chelsea FC host West Ham United tomorrow night they’ll enter the match well aware of the opportunity to surpass arch-rival Arsenal in the standings. Through 33 matches, the fourth place Gunners have 63 points and a +25 goal differential.
Having continued their away game woes this season, by falling 1-0 at Everton today, Chelsea needs just a draw tomorrow night to usurp them for the final UEFA Champions League qualification slot in the table. A win would give them more breathing room. Yes, it’s a very heated race between four teams for just two slots and it’s going to go down to the wire.
Let’s take a look at who Chelsea boss Maurizio Sarri may select in his first team on Monday night. It looks like Sarri has finally taken a clue in regards to Callum Hudson-Odoi, or maybe it is Bayern Munich’s interest that has given him a wake-up call here. It’s totally understandable that CHO will want out, if he doesn’t get regular playing time, and he’s shown that first team team football is very much deserved.
The Bank Chelsea FC Starting XI Prediction vs West Ham United
Attack: Eden Hazard, Gonzalo Higuain, Callum Hudson-Odoi
Midfield: Ross Barkley, Jorginho, N’Golo Kante
Defense: Emerson Palmieri, David Luiz, Antonio Rudiger, Cesar Azpilicueta
Goalkeeper: Kepa
Chelsea FC vs West Ham United FYIs
Kick-off: Monday April 8, Stamford Bridge 8pm
Injury report for both teams: go to this link
Google Result Probability: Chelsea FC win 74% Draw 17% West Ham win 9%
Form Guide: Chelsea WWDLWW West Ham WLWLWL
Betting Odds: Chelsea FC 1/3 Draw 23/5, West Ham 9/1
Final Score Prediction: Chelsea 0, West Ham 0
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