On Sunday afternoon, Chelsea host London rivals West Ham at Stamford Bridge, as the visitors look to move clear of the relegation zone.
Fifth-place Chelsea are now eight points behind fourth-place Tottenham in the table after the Blues suffered a 3-1 home defeat by their London rivals last time out.
The defeat against Spurs means that Antonio Conte’s team have now lost three of their last four games in the Premier League. However, those games were against top-four sides Manchester City and Manchester United as well the defeat against Spurs.
Chelsea’s recent games in the English top-flight have been high scoring, with over 2.5 goals scored in seven of their last eight league games.
The Blues usual formidable home record has not been as good of late in the Premier League, as the reigning champions have won two, drawn one and lost two of their last five games on home soil.
West Ham are five points clear of the relegation zone. However, the Hammers recent form has not been great. A 3-0 home win over Southampton last time out ended a three-game losing run for the Irons in the Premier League.
The visitor’s recent Premier League games have been high scoring, with over 2.5 goals scored in their last four league games.
David Moyes’ team have won just one of their last six away games in the Premier League. The Irons have also suffered three straight away defeats in the league, having conceded 11 goals in the process.
The visitor’s away games have been high scoring of late, with eight of their last nine games on their travels producing over 2.5 goals. The Irons have failed to win at Chelsea in 12 visits in all competitions.
Forebet predicts that the home side will record a victory in a high scoring London derby.