West Ham vs Chelsea
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Match details
Date: August 22 2025, 20:00 BST
Stadium: London Stadium
Confirmed lineups
West Ham (3-4-1-2)
- Goalkeeper: M. Hermansen
- Defenders: J. Todibo, M. Kilman, N. Aguerd
- Midfielders: A. Wan-Bissaka, J. Ward-Prowse, T. Souček, E. Diouf
- Forwards: Lucas Paquetá, J. Bowen, N. Füllkrug
Chelsea (4-2-3-1)
- Goalkeeper: Robert Sánchez
- Defenders: M. Gusto, T. Chalobah, T. Adarabioyo, Marc Cucurella
- Midfielders: E. Fernández, M. Caicedo
- Forwards: Pedro Neto, C. Palmer, João Pedro, L. Delap
Missing players
West Ham: W. Foderingham is sidelined with an ankle injury, while M. Cornet's status is currently unclear. C. Summerville is recovering from a hamstring injury, Luis Guilherme is also injured, and George Earthy has an ankle injury.
Chelsea: T. Adarabioyo is doubtful due to injury, B. Badiashile is out with a muscle injury, M. Mudryk is dealing with other issues, R. Lavia is injured, and L. Colwill is recovering from a ruptured cruciate ligament.
Match background
This matchup sees West Ham currently struggling at the bottom of the Premier League table, while Chelsea aims to solidify their mid-table position. Both teams will be eager to gain momentum early in the season.
Recent form
West Ham comes into this match looking to bounce back from a disappointing loss in their opening game, having failed to score and conceding three goals. Their defense will need to tighten up if they aim to secure their first points of the season.
Chelsea played to a draw in their recent fixture. Although they haven't conceded any goals yet, they also struggled to find the net. Maintaining their defensive solidity while improving their attacking output will be crucial for them in this match.
Head-to-head record
- February 3, 2025: Chelsea 2 - 1 West Ham
- September 21, 2024: West Ham 0 - 3 Chelsea
- May 5, 2024: Chelsea 5 - 0 West Ham
- August 20, 2023: West Ham 3 - 1 Chelsea
- February 11, 2023: West Ham 1 - 1 Chelsea
Prediction
The match is likely to be competitive, with both teams needing a strong performance. Betting tip: BTTS: No, since West Ham has struggled to score while Chelsea is focused on solidifying their defense.