Our West Ham U21 vs Chelsea U21 Prediction: 2-2
West Ham U21 vs Chelsea U21 in the England Premier League 2 is scheduled for an 19:00 GMT kick-off on Friday January 16, 2026. We predict a tightly contested 2-2 draw, with both teams getting on the scoresheet, making BTTS a strong betting option.
This West Ham U21 vs Chelsea U21 prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
West Ham U21's Last Match – Aldershot vs West Ham U21
West Ham U21 must win to build on their momentum after securing a hard-fought 5-1 England National League Cup victory over Aldershot in their last outing.
Chelsea U21's Last Match – Chelsea U21 vs Crystal Palace U21
Chelsea U21 will be eager to build on their previous performance after securing a 4-1 England Premier League 2 victory over Crystal Palace U21 on January 10. In that match, Chelsea U21 controlled 50% of possession and managed 7 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Chelsea U21 | 50% | 0 (7) | - | 56 |
 Crystal Palace U21 | 50% | 0 (2) | - | 18 |
West Ham U21 vs Chelsea U21 Stats
Key Stats
| West Ham U21 | Chelsea U21 | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.06 | Attacking Strength | 1.31 |
| 0.83 | Defence Strength | 0.95 |
| 2 | Points Per Game | 1.3 |
| 6/10 | WIN | 4/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 1/10 |
| 4/10 | Clean Sheets | 2/10 |
| 5/10 | BTTS | 7/10 |
| 7/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 7/10 |
| 2.1 | Average Scored | 1.6 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
West Ham U21 are averaging 2.1 goals scored and 1.3 conceded per match, while Chelsea U21 average 1.6 scored and 1.7 conceded per game.
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