West Ham United vs Chelsea: Odds, Lineups, Predictions, Preview

Explore Ladbrokes’ detailed preview for West Ham United vs Chelsea in the Premier League. Stats, odds, predictions, and lineups for the 20:00 BST match.

• Fixture: West Ham United vs Chelsea

• Date: Friday, 22 August 2025

• Kick-off: 20:00 BST

• Venue: London Stadium

West Ham kicked off their campaign in poor fashion by suffering a 3-0 defeat at Sunderland. They'll be looking to get the crowd behind them as they look for their first points of the season. The Irons’ attack, led by the likes of Bowen and Füllkrug, could cause Chelsea some real headaches if they're on form. But they'll need to tighten up at the back after that Sunderland shocker.

Chelsea opened their campaign with a 0-0 home draw against Palace. They've got the quality to control games, but they'll need to be more clinical in front of goal if they want to take all three points here. It's going to be a tight one, with both teams capable of nicking it. It'll be a game of fine margins, with West Ham's home advantage just tipping the scales.

Match Prediction: West Ham United 2-1 Chelsea

West Ham will be looking to bounce back immediately in this London derby after their heavy defeat at Sunderland. That loss to Sunderland will be a wake-up call for them, and they'll be keen to put things right at home. With few injuries to worry about, they should be able to field a strong side. If they can keep their heads and play to their strengths, they've got a real chance here.

Recent Premier League Results:

• Loss: 0-3 vs Sunderland (A)

Chelsea will be slightly disappointed with their underwhelming 0-0 draw against Palace on the opening weekend. They have a solid squad, but the draw against Palace showed they can struggle to break down stubborn defences. With Colwill and potentially Badiashile out injured, they may be vulnerable at the back, but they've still got enough quality to cause problems for West Ham. If they can find their cutting edge, they could come away with the points, but it won't be easy.

Recent Premier League Results:

• Draw: 0-0 vs Crystal Palace (H)

Historically, Chelsea have had the upper hand in recent meetings with West Ham, winning three of their last five encounters and drawing one. However, West Ham did manage a convincing 3-1 home win against Chelsea in August 2023, showing they can be a tough nut to crack on their own turf.

Recent Premier League Results

• Chelsea 2-1 West Ham United (03 Feb 2025)

• West Ham United 0-3 Chelsea (21 Sep 2024)

• Chelsea 5-0 West Ham United (05 May 2024)

• West Ham United 3-1 Chelsea (20 Aug 2023)

• West Ham United 1-1 Chelsea (11 Feb 2023)

• Crysencio Summerville (Hamstring) - Out

• Mykhailo Mudryk (Suspended)

• Benoît Badiashile (Muscle) - Doubt

• Romeo Lavia (Muscle) - Doubt

• Wesley Fofana (Lack of match fitness) - Doubt

• Hermansen, Kilman, Aguerd, Todibo, Wan-Bissaka, Ward-Prowse, Rodríguez, Diouf, Paqueta, Füllkrug, Bowen

West Ham's predicted lineup suggests they'll look to control the midfield with Ward-Prowse and Paquetá, while relying on the pace and power of Bowen and Füllkrug up front to exploit any gaps in Chelsea's defence

• Sánchez, Cucurella, Acheampong, Chalobah, James, Caicedo, Fernández, Neto, Palmer, Gittens, Pedro

Chelsea's predicted lineup suggests they'll aim to dominate possession with Fernández and Caicedo in midfield, while relying on Pedro and Palmer to provide the creativity and goal threat necessary to break down West Ham's defence.

• Jarrod Bowen vs Marc Cucurella: Bowen's pace and directness will be a real test for Cucurella's defensive skills.

• Enzo Fernández vs Lucas Paquetá: This midfield battle could dictate the flow of the game, with both players key to their team's attacking play.

• Mads Hermansen (West Ham United): The young goalkeeper will be crucial in keeping Chelsea's attackers at bay.

• Cole Palmer (Chelsea): His creativity and goal threat could be the difference-maker for Chelsea in this tight contest.

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