[(West Ham United F.C.) Neutral]:
1. West Ham United F.C. recently expressed their desire to sign their upcoming opponents Chelsea's player Andrey Santos, but their offer was rejected. Chelsea informed West Ham that they have no intention of selling the player.
2. West Ham United F.C. scored 46 goals in 38 league games last season, averaging over 1 goal per game. However, their offense is still considered lower-half tier in the league compared to other attacking powerhouses.
3. West Ham United F.C. ended only 3 of the last 10 home games with OVERs in O/U, showing conservative performances at home.

[(West Ham United F.C.) Weakness]:
1. In the first round of the league, West Ham United F.C. suffered a crushing 3-0 defeat away from home to newly promoted team Sunderland A.F.C., which undoubtedly delivered a heavy blow to their new season. The team's sudden collapse in the second half further highlighted that they have not yet reached their best form.
2. West Ham United F.C. ultimately finished 14th in the league last season, placing them in the lower-half tier overall. Moreover, the team's most critical issue in midfield saw little improvement during the off-season, which could become a significant weakness against Chelsea's strong offensive capabilities.
3. West Ham United F.C. conceded 62 goals in 38 league games last season, boasting poor defense, which is one of the main reasons for their winless record.
4. West Ham United F.C. won only 5 and lost 9 in their 19 home games last season, failing to show home advantages.
5. West Ham United F.C. suffered a crushing 3-0 defeat to newly promoted Sunderland A.F.C., starting the new season with a loss. Following the match, a large number of West Ham fans expressed their dissatisfaction with manager Graham Potter online.

[(Chelsea F.C.) Strength]:
1. According to British media reports, Alejandro Garnacho has informed his close friends that he will join Chelsea F.C. After losing the Europa League final last season, Alejandro Garnacho had a public fallout with manager Ruben Amorim, meaning his future no longer lies at Manchester United F.C. It is understood that Chelsea F.C.'s hierarchy has told Alejandro Garnacho to be patient and wait for the right moment, after which they will sign him. Negotiations between the clubs are expected to accelerate in the coming days.
2. According to statistics from the first round of the new Premier League season, Chelsea F.C. goalkeeper Robert Sanchez made 4 saves, while Arsenal goalkeeper David Raya made 7 saves, the most in this round.
3. Chelsea F.C. had an away record of 8 wins, 4 draws, and 7 losses last season. They won four and lost one in the last 5 away matches, with a win rate of 80%.
4. Chelsea F.C. conceded only 1 goal in the last 5 games, boasting remarkable and solid defense.
5. Chelsea F.C. received 27 wins, 8 draws, and 10 losses in 45 encounters between both sides, giving them a better mentality.
6. Chelsea F.C. won 5 of the last 6 games in AH smoothly, revealing outstanding winning strength and a satisfactory trend.

[(Chelsea F.C.) Neutral]:
1. Despite dominating possession in their last match, Chelsea F.C. were held to a 0-0 draw by Crystal Palace F.C., failing to secure their first win of the new season. This was Chelsea's first 0-0 draw at home in the Premier League in nearly two and a half years. The last time this occurred was in April 2023, in a match against Liverpool.
2. Chelsea F.C.'s match against Crystal Palace F.C. ended 0-0 despite a total of 31 shots. This is the highest number of shots without a goal in a Premier League opening match since Burnley F.C. vs. Southampton F.C. (34 shots) in the 2018-19 season.

[Tips]:
In the first round of the league, West Ham United F.C. suffered a crushing 3-0 defeat away from home to newly promoted team Sunderland A.F.C., which undoubtedly delivered a heavy blow to their new season. The team's sudden collapse in the second half further highlighted that they have not yet reached their best form.

Chelsea F.C., one of the Premier League Big 6, despite dominating possession in their last match, were held to a 0-0 draw by Crystal Palace F.C., failing to secure their first win of the new season.

Besides, Chelsea F.C. won the last 3 encounters between the two teams smoothly, including two commanding victories, which showed a gap between them in strength.

Moreover, West Ham United F.C.'s ability to capitalize on their home advantage is limited.

Thus, Chelsea are expected to win on the road smoothly, securing their first victory of the new season.

[Recommended]:
Chelsea F.C. (-0.5/1)