As Chelsea gears up for their next Premier League clash against West Ham on Saturday, September 21, 2024, new head coach Enzo Maresca is preparing for a crucial test. Maresca, who recently took over from Mauricio Pochettino, aims to implement a possession-based style and build on the team’s mixed performance last season.
For the upcoming match, Chelsea is predicted to have a 46.8% chance of winning, while West Ham’s odds stand at 31%, and a 22.2% likelihood of a draw, according to a detailed model that ran 10,000 simulations. The most probable scorelines include a 1-1 draw, a 2-1 victory for Chelsea, or a 2-1 victory for West Ham, suggesting a tight contest.
Maresca will likely rely on key players like Cole Palmer and Christopher Nkunku to deliver a strong attacking performance. Palmer, who finished second in last season’s Premier League Golden Boot race, is expected to lead Chelsea’s scoring efforts again this season, while Nkunku could add more firepower after recovering from injury. The team will also look for more contributions from Raheem Sterling and Nicolas Jackson.
Chelsea will aim to improve their standing after a sixth-place finish last season, as they also prepare for their return to European competition in the UEFA Conference League.
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