The speculation and intrigue over the future of Antonio Conte at Chelsea continues to grow and Alan Pardew’s struggling Baggies will be desperate to cash in on the growing sense of vulnerability around Stamford Bridge. The Blues have suffered 2 emphatic defeats in the Premier League – to Bournemouth and Watford and need a win to ease the growing discontent around the Champions at the moment.
English Premier League – Chelsea v West Bromwich Albion – Stamford Bridge – Monday 12th February 2018 – 20:00 UK Time
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Draw Best Odd of: 4/11 at Ladbrokes |
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Chelsea
West Bromwich AlbionFC Chelsea
The wheels are in danger of falling off for Chelsea this season – thumping’s at Watford and at home to Bournemouth have increased the scrutiny around the club and Antonio Conte looks to be scrapping to save his job. The Blues sit 4th in the Premier League table with 50 points from their opening 26 games and with 12 games to go, have a 19 point deficit to claw back on Manchester City and need to prioritise Champions League football next seson. Eden Hazard has been one of the few bright sparks for the Blues and his 13 goals could prove invaluable as the season progresses.
West Bromwich Albion
Languishing at the bottom of the table and 4 points from safety, Alan Pardew will have to pull off the great escape to ensure the Baggies are a Premier League team next season. West Brom have only won 3 Premier League games this season and have collected 20 points from their opening 26 games – a tally that needs drastic improvement. Jay Rodriguez has scored 5 goals in his last 8 matches in all competitions and will be eager to add to his tally of 8 for the season.
Head to Head
Chelsea lead the head to head by 61 wins to 42 with an additional 35 draws taking place between the two sides. The Blues thumped the Baggies back in November, winning 4-0 at the Hawthorns thanks to goals from Marcos Alonso, Alvaro Morata and an Eden Hazard brace.
Chelsea v West Bromwich Albion – Betting Odds and Predictions
West Brom have struggled to keep clean sheets this term whilst Chelsea look low on confidence.
Both teams to score – NO – looks a strong bet at 4/6 with William Hill.
Eden Hazard scored last time out and has already bagged a brace against West Bromwich Albion this season.
Eden Hazard to score anytime looks a little overpriced at Evens with Unibet.
Neither side will come into this game full of confidence but Chelsea will be keen to put the Baggies to the sword.
Over 2.5 goals in the game looks a great price at 8/11 with Ladbrokes.
West Brom will make life very difficult for the Blues but Chelsea should a good bet to return to winning ways here.
Chelsea to win the match is a logical bet at 3/10 with William Hill.
Score Prediction
Chelsea 3 – 0 West Bromwich Albion – 8/1 with Bet Victor.
Top Betting Tip Chelsea v West Bromwich Albion
Chelsea are in disarray but should bounce back at home against a struggling West Bromwich Albion outfit. Chelsea to win the match to nil is a sensible bet 23/20 with Coral.