West Ham vs Chelsea: Preview, Prediction, Team News, Head-2-Head (h2h), Correct Score Prediction and Current Form
On Friday night, two London rivals, West Ham United and Chelsea, will face off in a match where both teams are desperately seeking their first victory of the new Premier League season.
Chelsea, fresh off a goalless draw at home against Crystal Palace, will be looking to rebound from a frustrating start to their campaign. Despite being the reigning Club World Cup champions, the Blues struggled to break down a resilient Palace defense. This early-season hiccup is not what manager Enzo Maresca had in mind, and he will undoubtedly be demanding a more potent attacking display at the London Stadium.
However, Chelsea’s history at the venue is not promising, with only two wins in their last eight visits. Interestingly, one of those wins came last season when Nicolas Jackson, who is now reportedly seeking a move away from the club and has been left out of the squad, was instrumental with two goals and an assist.
Despite their poor record at West Ham, Chelsea enters the match as strong favorites, particularly given the Hammers’ shocking opening-day performance. West Ham suffered a humiliating 3-0 defeat to newly-promoted Sunderland at the Stadium of Light, raising serious concerns about their form under manager Graham Potter. The unconvincing start to Potter’s tenure at West Ham could be worsened by another loss, as he has yet to defeat his former club in seven previous attempts.
Here is Mainwap’s breakdown of the clash
Match Details
- Date: Friday, August 22
- Kick-off Time: 8 p.m. BST / 3 p.m. ET / Noon PT
- Location: London, England
- Stadium: London Stadium
- Referee: Michael Oliver (ENG)
- VAR: Jarred Gillett
West Ham vs Chelsea H2H Record (Last 5 Games)
- West Ham: 1 win
- Chelsea: 3 wins
- Draws: 1
- Last meeting: Chelsea 2–1 West Ham (February 3, 2025) – Premier League
Current Form – Both Team (All Competitions)
| West Ham | Chelsea |
|---|---|
| Sunderland 3–0 West Ham – 16/08/25 | Chelsea 0–0 Crystal Palace – 17/08/25 |
| West Ham 1–1 Lille – 09/08/25 | Chelsea 4–1 Milan – 10/08/25 |
| Bournemouth 0–2 West Ham – 03/08/25 | Chelsea 2–0 Bayer Leverkusen – 08/08/25 |
| West Ham 2–1 Everton – 30/07/25 | Chelsea 3–0 PSG – 13/07/25 |
| Man Utd 2–1 Everton – 27/07/25 | Fluminense 0–2 Chelsea – 08/07/25 |
West Ham Team News
West Ham’s poor start to the season can’t be blamed on a lengthy injury list, as only Crysencio Summerville and Luis Guilherme are currently sidelined. Summerville has been out since January with a hamstring injury but is reportedly nearing a return to action.
In goal, despite a shaky debut where he conceded three goals against Sunderland, Mads Hermansen is expected to retain his starting spot over Alphonse Areola. There could be a change in midfield, with manager Graham Potter potentially bringing Tomáš Souček back into the starting lineup to play alongside James Ward-Prowse and Lucas Paquetá.
One notable absentee for West Ham will be Edson Álvarez, who is nearing a transfer to Fenerbahçe. The Mexican international won’t be involved in the match against Chelsea. However, another young player, George Earthy, is now available for selection after recently returning to training.
Chelsea Team News
Chelsea is currently facing a significant number of absences, with a number of players unavailable for the match against West Ham. In defense, Levi Colwill continues his long recovery from a serious ACL tear sustained in pre-season training, an injury that will keep him sidelined well into 2026.
He is joined in the medical room by Roméo Lavia, who is out with a muscle issue, and Benoît Badiashile, who is still recovering from an injury picked up during the Club World Cup. Adding to the list of unavailable players is Mykhailo Mudryk, who is currently suspended after a failed drug test for the prohibited substance meldonium.
Despite these defensive setbacks, there is some good news. Tosin Adarabioyo, who missed the season opener against Crystal Palace, has been confirmed by manager Enzo Maresca to be fit and available for the trip to the London Stadium. This will be a welcome relief, especially after Josh Acheampong, a surprise starter in the last match, filled in at center-back.
Further changes are expected in the squad, as a number of key players are not traveling with the team due to ongoing transfer negotiations. Nicolas Jackson is among those seeking a new club, and he is joined by Christopher Nkunku, Ben Chilwell, Raheem Sterling, Carney Chukwuemeka, and Axel Disasi, all of whom are reportedly close to permanent or loan exits.
With these players out, there will be opportunities for others to step up. Estêvão, who had a lively performance off the bench last weekend, is a strong candidate to replace Jamie Gittens in the starting lineup.
West Ham vs Chelsea Correct Score Prediction
After a frustrating goalless draw in their season opener against Crystal Palace, Chelsea will be looking for a much-needed victory when they visit West Ham United on Friday. While the Blues may have been below their best, their underlying statistics from the match were promising.
They generated 1.9 expected goals, created two big chances, and registered 19 shots-all numbers that suggest they were unlucky not to score. If they can replicate that attacking output, they are likely to secure all three points against their London rivals.
West Ham, on the other hand, is reeling from a disastrous 3-0 defeat to newly-promoted Sunderland. The Hammers’ defensive frailties were exposed, and their attack looked toothless, managing only 12 shots with just four on target. This poor showing, combined with their recent history against Chelsea, makes a victory for the visitors seem highly probable.
Chelsea has won seven of their last ten Premier League encounters with West Ham, including a 3-0 victory at the London Stadium last season. Given West Ham’s struggles at both ends of the pitch, Chelsea is the clear favorite for what should be a straightforward win.
Prediction: West Ham 0-2 Chelsea
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