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(Picture: ES Composite)Chelsea will look to continue their formidable undefeated streak and move one step closer to a top-four finish in the Premier League when they host struggling West Brom today.
Thomas Tuchel has inspired a revival at Chelsea since replacing Frank Lampard as manager, leading the Blues to the Champions League quarter-finals and with a two-point cushion in fourth place heading into the international break.
Sam Allardyce’s West Brom are in west London as club football resumes following the international break, and Tuchel will have to be wary as the Baggies need to pick up points quickly to avoid relegation.
Date, kick-off time and venue
Chelsea vs West Brom is scheduled for a 12:30pm BST kick-off today - Saturday, April 3, 2021.
The match will be held behind closed doors at Stamford Bridge.
How to watch Chelsea vs West Brom
TV channel: The match will be televised live on BT Sport 1 and BT Sport Ultimate, with coverage beginning at 11:30am.
Live stream: BT Sport subscribers will be able to watch the match online via the website or BT Sport app.
Chelsea vs West Brom team news
Edouard Mendy missed the international break due to a dental procedure, but should be back in goal for Chelsea today. Thiago Silva (thigh) is also closing in on a return to action.
N’Golo Kante (thigh), Callum Hudson-Odoi (shoulder) and Jorginho (knee) are injury doubts, while Tammy Abraham (ankle) is set to miss out.
Predicted Chelsea XI (3-4-2-1): Mendy; Azpilicueta, Thiago, Rudiger; James, Jorginho, Kovacic, Alonso; Havertz, Mount; Werner
Chelsea vs West Brom prediction
Though the Baggies could be dangerous given their worrying position, Tuchel boasts a mean defence and enough attacking talent to collect a comfortable victory.
2-0 Chelsea win.
Chelsea vs West Brom head to head (h2h) results
Chelsea wins: 18
Draws: 4
West Brom wins: 3
Last meeting: West Brom 3-3 Chelsea (26/09/2020)
Chelsea vs West Brom odds and betting tips
Chelsea win: 1/5
Draw: 6/1
West Brom win: 14/1
Chelsea to win 2-0: 9/2
Odds via Betfair (subject to change). Click here to find out more.
