Chelsea vs West Ham
West Ham vs Chelsea: Premier League Clash
Match details
Match: West Ham United vs Chelsea
Tournament: Premier League - Regular Season - 2
Kick-off: August 22, 2025, 20:00 BST
Stadium: London Stadium
Predicted lineups
West Ham United (3-4-1-2)
- Goalkeeper: M. Hermansen
- Defenders: J. Todibo, M. Kilman, N. Aguerd
- Midfielders: A. Wan-Bissaka, J. Ward-Prowse, G. Rodríguez, E. Diouf
- Forwards: Lucas Paquetá, J. Bowen, N. Füllkrug
Chelsea FC (4-2-3-1)
- Goalkeeper: Robert Sánchez
- Defenders: R. James, Joshua Kofi Acheampong, T. Chalobah, Marc Cucurella
- Midfielders: E. Fernández, M. Caicedo
- Forwards: Pedro Neto, C. Palmer, J. Bynoe-Gittens, João Pedro
Missing players
- West Ham United:
W. Foderingham (Ankle Injury), M. Cornet, C. Summerville (Hamstring Injury), Luis Guilherme (Injured), George Earthy (Ankle Injury) - Chelsea FC:
T. Adarabioyo (Injured, Doubtful), B. Badiashile (Muscle Injury), M. Mudryk (Other), R. Lavia (Injured), L. Colwill (Ruptured Cruciate Ligament)
Match background
West Ham United, under manager Graham Potter, is under pressure after a 3-0 defeat to newly promoted Sunderland. Facing his former club Chelsea, Potter emphasized the need for unity and resilience. Chelsea, fresh off winning the Club World Cup, presents a formidable challenge. Potter acknowledged the strength of Chelsea's squad and the importance of a collective effort to turn things around.
Recent form
West Ham United:
After a promising pre-season, West Ham suffered a 3-0 defeat to Sunderland in their opening Premier League match. The team has shown inconsistency, with recent wins against Bournemouth and Everton, but also losses to Manchester United and Sunderland. The squad is working to improve under Potter's guidance.
Chelsea FC:
Chelsea has demonstrated strong form, securing victories against AC Milan and Paris Saint-Germain. Their recent 0-0 draw with Crystal Palace indicates a solid defensive setup. The team is aiming to maintain their momentum and capitalize on West Ham's vulnerabilities.
Head-to-head record
- February 3, 2025: Chelsea 2-1 West Ham United
- September 21, 2024: West Ham United 0-3 Chelsea
- May 5, 2024: Chelsea 5-0 West Ham United
- August 20, 2023: West Ham United 3-1 Chelsea
- February 11, 2023: West Ham United 1-1 Chelsea
Prediction
Given Chelsea's recent form and West Ham's struggles, Chelsea is favored to secure a victory. A potential betting tip is to consider Chelsea to win. However, with both teams having key players sidelined, the match could be closely contested. Fans can expect an intense London derby at the London Stadium.