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

The Blues came out on top as the winning team when these sides last met.

West Ham United are all set to host Chelsea in the matchweek 2 fixture of the English Premier League 2025-26 season. The interesting contest between these clubs will take place at the London Stadium.

West Ham United failed to start their season on a positive note. They fell prey to Sunderland in their opening game of the 2025-26 Premier League. Despite being away from home, the upcoming game might not be an easy one for West Ham.

Chelsea were held to a draw in their previous league game against Crystal Palace. The Blues looked strong with the ball possession, but failed to score a goal. They do have a positive record against the Hammers and the Enzo Maresca-led side will be looking for their first win of the new season.

Sights set on West Ham. ⚡️ pic.twitter.com/2HnfnlOi2J

— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) August 19, 2025

Kick-off:

• Location: London, England
• Stadium: London Stadium
• Date: Saturday, August 23
• Kick-off Time: 12:30 a.m. IST (Friday, August 22; 07:00 p.m. GMT/ 03:00 p.m. ET/ 12:00 p.m. PT)
• Referee: Michael Oliver
• VAR: In use

Form:

West Ham: L

Chelsea: D

Players to Watch

Niclas Füllkrug (West Ham United)

Niclas Füllkrug will have to come up with a top performance here if West Ham United want to stand a chance in their upcoming game against the Blues. The 32-year-old German forward will have a crucial part to play in the attacking front as he is one of the important players for the Hammers.

Liam Delap (Chelsea)

Liam Delap will have an important role to play in the attacking front for Chelsea. Even though he failed to score a goal for the Blues in the last game, he was pretty impactful for them in the final third. The 22-year-old will be looking to start the game this time around and help his side by scoring a goal or two.

Match Facts

• Chelsea are on a three-match winning run against West Ham.
• West Ham have only won one of their last five games against Chelsea.
• The Blues have scored 10 goals in their last three matches against the Hammers.

West Ham vs Chelsea: Betting Tips and Odds

• Chelsea to win @4/6 William Hill
• Liam Delap to score @5/1 bet365
• Goals over 3.5 @37/20 BetMGM

Injury and Team News

West Ham United will be without the services of Crysencio Summerville and Luis Guilherme as they are injured. George Earthy might also miss out due to a lack of fitness.

Chelsea will be without the services of Levi Colwill, Benoit Badiashile, Omari Kellyman and Romeo Lavia as they are injured. Tosin Adarabioyo might also miss out due to fitness issues.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 124

West Ham won: 44

Chelsea won: 57

Draws: 23

Predicted Lineups

West Ham predicted lineup (3-4-1-2)

Hermansen (GK); Todibo, Kilman, Aguerd; Wan-Bissaka, Ward-Prowse, Rodríguez, Diouf; Paquetá; Bowen, Füllkrug

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

Sánchez (GK); James, Acheampong, Chalobah, Cucurella; Fernández, Caicedo; Neto, Palmer, Estevao; Delap

Match Prediction

Both of these clubs failed to win their opening matches of the new season, but they have a chance now to grab those three points. Chelsea are likely to come up with a win over West Ham United in their upcoming Premier League fixture.

Prediction: West Ham 1-3 Chelsea

Telecast Details

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