Preview: Chelsea vs West Ham Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | Premier League 2025-26

The Blues dominated the proceedings when they last faced the Hammers.

Chelsea FC are now going to host West Ham United for their matchweek 24 fixture of the 2025-26 Premier League. This is going to be an entertaining outing between these clubs, which is scheduled to take place at Stamford Bridge.

The Blues have performed really well in their last four matches and will be keen to continue their winning run. They are coming in after securing a 3-2 win against Napoli in their UEFA Champions League confrontation. Chelsea are in fifth place on the league table and a win can get them in top four.

West Ham United have won back-to-back matches in the Premier League, but are still in the relegation zone at the moment. They will have to keep their momentum going if they want to avoid the demotion at the end of the season. The upcoming contest will be a tough one for the Hammers, but are going to put up a strong fight.

Kick-off:

• Location: London, England 
• Stadium: Stamford Bridge
• Date: Saturday, January 31
• Kick-off Time: 11:00 p.m. IST/ 05:30 p.m. GMT/ 12:30 p.m. ET/ 09:30 a.m. PT
• Referee: Anthony Taylor
• VAR: In use

Form:

Chelsea: L-W-W-W-W

West Ham: L-L-W-W-W

Players to Watch

João Pedro (Chelsea)

João Pedro is coming in after scoring a sensational brace for Chelsea in their UCL win against Napoli. He will be yet again gearing up to help his side in the attacking front and is going to be a big addition for the hosts. In 23 league games of the ongoing campaign, Pedro scored eight goals and has three assists.

Two goals and the POTM award! ✨👏#CFC | #UCL pic.twitter.com/yFwFkyJf6b

— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) January 28, 2026

Jarrod Bowen (West Ham)

Jarrod Bowen will be one of the main men in the final third for West Ham United. He converted an important spot kick for his side in the previous fixture and will be keen to find the net yet again. Bowen will lead the attack from the right for the visitors and is going to cause issues for the Blues. He has scored seven goals and has two assists to his name in 23 Premier League appearances this season.

Match Facts

• Chelsea are on a four-match winning streak.
• West Ham United have secured back-to-back wins in their last three fixtures.
• The Blues are on a four-match winning run against the Hammers.

Chelsea vs West Ham: Betting Tips and Odds

• Chelsea to win @8/15 Ladbrokes
• João Pedro to score @8/5 BetMGM
• Goals over 3.5 @11/8 Unibet

Injury and Team News

Levi Colwill, Tosin Adarabioyo, Dario Essugo and Romeo Lavia are not going to be in action for Chelsea due to injuries.

West Ham United will miss out on the services of Lukasz Fabianski as he is injured. While Lucas Paquetá is set to join Flamengo.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 125

Chelsea won: 58

West Ham won: 44

Draws: 23

Predicted Lineups

Chelsea predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)

Sánchez (GK); James, Badiashile, Fofana, Cucurella; Caicedo, Fernández; Estevão, Palmer, Neto; João Pedro

West Ham predicted lineup (4-4-1-1)

Areola (GK); Wan-Bissaka, Mavropanos, Todibo, Scarles; Bowen, Soucek, Fernandes, Summerville; Pablo; Castellanos

Match Prediction

The Blues will be looking to build pressure on the Hammers from the start. Chelsea FC are likely to come out on top and secure three points against West Ham United in their upcoming Premier League battle.

Prediction: Chelsea 3-1 West Ham

Telecast Details

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UK: Sky Sports and TNT Sports

US: NBC Sports

Nigeria: SuperSport

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