West Brom vs Chelsea: Match Preview and Predictions

West Brom vs Chelsea: Match Preview and Predictions

Chelsea travel to the Hawthorns this weekend to take on a West Brom side under huge pressure. Tony Pulis has found himself as one of the front runners to get sacked next as a Premier League manager, after winning just two of their last 20 matches in the league.

Chelsea on the other hand sit 4th in the table having won their last three games, but remain nine points off the leaders Manchester City.

Eden Hazard is expected to be fit for the game despite picking up a knock on international duty, Victor Moses faces a late fitness battle and is a doubt. Bakayoko and David Luiz are expected to be fit for the clash.

James Morrison and Craig Dawson remain West Brom’s only injury concerns.

West Brom have lost 16 games against Chelsea in the Premier League, their joint-highest total against an opponent alongside Arsenal and Manchester City.

Chelsea have won nine of their last 11 away games in the Premier League, and the Baggies have lost all 11 of their previous Premier League home matches against reigning champions, with an aggregate score of 8-28.

Predicted XI

Courtois

Azpilicueta, Christensen, Cahill

Zappacosta, Fabregas, Kante, Alonso

Pedro, Morata, Hazard

Predicted score: West Brom 0-3 Chelsea