West Brom vs Chelsea: Preview, Betting tips and Prediction

West Brom vs Chelsea: Preview, Betting tips and Prediction - London Blues for struggling Baggies

West Brom vs Chelsea
Hawthorns 
5:30 pm

Chelsea aren’t the Baggies’ favorite opponents.

And after losing their first two games, this particular fixture is coming at a very dangerous time.

Another loss will condemn them to the foot of the log depending on what happens with surrounding teams. 

In the loss to Everton, West Brom showed they can score goals, but one moment of madness from Kieran Gibbs and they were reduced to ten men.

Something that ruined their brave script last weekend.

Chelsea lost at home to Liverpool, while it’s highly debatable, the Blues can cite Andreas Christensen’s sending off as the reason they were beaten.

Also compounded by the indiscretions of Kepa Arizabalaga, a player under pressure especially with the arrival of Edouard Mendy from Rennes.

Chelsea played some good football in the opening half-hour against Liverpool.

They showed how devastating they can become when they gel with the hammering of Barnsley in the Carabao Cup on Wednesday.

A day Kai Havertz netted his first career hattrick to announce his arrival into the English league.

How will they line up? 

The Baggies need a replacement for Gibbs who is suspended.

Same as the Blues who might need to call on Antonio Rudiger to replace the suspended Christensen.

They are still in the market for Declan Rice, they hope to be able to seal the transfer before the deadline.

The Baggies won’t see more of the ball but they will be dangerous on the counter.

The key battles will be in the middle where Chelsea is expected to dominate.

Diangana will be there to ruffle some feathers down the left but Chelsea should find ways to neutralize him.

This fixture has Timo Werner’s name written all over it.

No upset is expected, Chelsea should have a filled day, and that only means more pressure on Slaven Bilic.

Betting prediction: Chelsea to win

“You have to be critical, but you can’t be down. We want to make it like last year of course but we can only do it by keeping the positivity in the camp.”

The gaffer's thoughts ahead of #WBACHE 💬

— West Bromwich Albion (@WBA) September 25, 2020

Lampard says Thiago Silva and Ben Chilwell are fit enough to start tomorrow, but the boss has to take into account the busy schedule with the games coming thick and fast, with us playing next Tuesday and Saturday, and then an international break. #WBACHE

— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) September 25, 2020